I've been added to the Knitting Bloggers Ring!!!

I was excited to be added to the Knitting Bloggers Web Ring yesterday! It is wonderful that so many members of the ring have stopped by my site. I'm having fun working my way around the ring and hope to spend time reading each blog. I can't believe how many other knitting bloggers are out there!

My third socks are coming along nicely in Knit Picks Simple Stripes, storm. One sock is done except for the kitchener stitch at the toe, but as there are only eight stitches remaining, it won't take long. This pair of socks is simple, just some ribbing for a cuff and the rest is in stocking stitch. I am making them for me!

Speaking of Knit Picks, I received the May 2006 catalog today. As I didn't even know they did a print catalog it was a nice surprise! I'm definitely going to try more of their sock yarns. I also plan to try their 'Main Line' yarn for some sweaters in The Knitting Experience 3: Color, a book already in my knitting library. I think the 'Shine' worsted yarn sounds interesting, too. Does anyone have experience with it?

I'll be sure to post a picture of my latest socks soon. Happy knitting everyone!

Secret Gift Project Revealed

I can finally reveal pictures of the secret gift project I was making a few weeks ago. It is the puppy booties from Simply Knitting, Issue #13!



I used Plymouth Encore Knitting Worsted Weight in color 4843, which I now refer to as "chocolate lab brown"!

My Butterfly Garden

I put in a butterfly garden last year and the plants really took off this week with all the rain we've been having. Here's a pic from yesterday during a lull in the rain.

Ribbed Socks Finished!

Here is a pic of the completed socks:

Ribbed Socks Progress

The ribbed socks are coming along well! I'm not sure if you can tell from this picture, but the leg and the top of the foot are worked in K2,P2 ribbing. One sock just needs to have the toe stitched as you can see here:

I am currently knitting the foot part of the matching sock. I have to get it done this weekend, because I have decided to give them to my mother for her birthday next week!

Ribbed Socks

A couple of days ago I cast on for these ribbed socks:

The stripes are lining up nicely!

I'm still here!

I am nearly done with the secret gift I am working on. I wish I could share pics today, but I have to wait until it has been received. I'm getting tired of working on the same thing and will be casting on something new very soon, so check back soon for details!