I had a plan for last month, but then didn't have time to post anything, because I was off to Oslo Strikkefestival. My post last month was a recap of all the socks I knit for the Summer of Socks, hosted by Nikki from the Tea and Possibilities podcast.
These are the socks I knit in June, July and August:
Currently on my needles are:
This pair was started in August, as part of the UK sock knitters periodic table KAL (Ravelry link), for the element neon.
This pair was started for my trip to Oslo:
I thought I'd got the colour repeat started in the same place on both socks, but clearly I hadn't. I had it in my mind that I was going to put pine trees on the top & have them as a winter/Christmas pair of socks. I'm still undecided if this is what I'm going to do.
Both pairs are using the Sockmatician toe-up recipe. I've got quite good at the fish lips kiss heel and want to use different patterns to extend my skills. Yes, I'm aware of his recent behaviour both online and and in person. Yes, I have an opinion on everything I've read. No, I won't be expanding on that right now. Yes, I need to find an alternative toe-up pattern.
The final pair on the needles, is these:
I'm knitting these as part of the Little Drops of Wonderful Strictly Sockalong. This is the first time I've taken part in this KAL. From what I understand, part of the KAL is the fun of cheating, and have I tried to be imaginative with my cheating.
Over the summer (as I may have mentioned), I was at the World Scout Jamboree in the USA. One of our visitors at the skateboard park was Mike Bushell. He was talking to my boss; I asked if I could tag along. My boss replied, 'depends if you know anything about the BBC' and that was that. Outwards, I was calm and professional. Inside my brain was screaming, 'ohmygod I've seen him on the telly'. It was a pretty exciting morning!
So, my cheat is as simple as I can make it. I have a camp blanket with the badges I bought in the US, including the skateboarding badges. I'm just going to knit my socks whilst tucked under that blanket.
Do you like knitting or crocheting socks? You are more than welcome to join us on the first Thursday of each month. It's pretty simple; each month Paula hosts a link-up party. All you need to do to take part is write a blog post, link to Paula's blog and then add the link of your blog to the link party for that month.
Now to tuck into bed. Mr Knitty and I are going away for the weekend, and we will have a very energetic three year old to keep us on our toes!
