Knitting Goodies and FO

I've been looking at Knitting Lingerie Style every time I go to the bookstore lately, so I finally bought a copy. It is a beautifully produced book with some lovely patterns (beyond just underwear). I especially like the racer back top, square neck top, and the slip. I'm hoping to learn some shaping techniques I can apply to any pattern.

I also bought the latest Simply Knitting UK.

For Project Spectrum, I got to work on a red and gold Christmas stocking using a pattern from a past issue of Simply Knitting UK. It knitted up very quickly and I think I will make a few more for gift giving this December. I felt the pattern needed some interpretation (corrections!), but I made some adjustments and things turned out well. Isn't it weird to see pictures of a Christmas stocking in June? It was even weirder to knit it this time of year! Here's a pic taken straight on.

And one with a mug for scale. It seems like a good size for filling with an assortment of little gifts.

After finishing the back of Tea Time, I cast on for the sleeves and am now beginning the armhole decreases.