er....um....
I mean crochet is just not for me.
Where was I, oh yes Ravelry. Well Ravelry has all these groups you can join. I know for a fact there are over 10,000 groups but to date I have only joined 11. One group I have recently joined is called "Sock Knitters Anonymous". Those who know me will testify that I do not have a sock knitting addiction, however this group does have something I need. ~Mystery Socks. A mystery sock is a sock pattern that is released to the group in section. {cuff, leg, heel, foot, toe}. They are typically designed by a famous sock knitter/designer.
Yes there is such a thing as famous sock designers.
Really.
In the past Nancy Bush and Cat Bhordi have designed, but this month it's all about Cookie A. I have never knit any of her patterns before so figured knitting it at the same time as a group of people would be great. If I have any questions there are about 60 other people working on the same thing I am. One of the rules is that you post a photo on May 1st of what you have cast on, even if it's not much. This is what I've managed to knit on so far.
Pattern: Cookie A Mystery Sock for Sock Knitters Anonymous Group
Yarn: Happy Feet by Plymouth Yarn
Needles: U.S. 1 circular needle
Start Date: May 1st 2010
Finish Date: TBD
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Yarn: Happy Feet by Plymouth Yarn
Needles: U.S. 1 circular needle
Start Date: May 1st 2010
Finish Date: TBD
Ravelry Link
This afternoon was a beautiful 22 degrees outside and I was knitting on the patio with Mr. K. Once I was done mystery socking it for the day I decided to re-begin a shawl that's been in my queue since before Christmas. Here's what I started with, and my welcome companion Mr. K, one of the handsome men in my life.
Pattern: Ishbel by Ysolda Teague
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Pure Silk
Needles: U.S. 4 circular needle
Start Date: May 1st 2010
Finish Date: TBD
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Yarn: Debbie Bliss Pure Silk
Needles: U.S. 4 circular needle
Start Date: May 1st 2010
Finish Date: TBD
Ravelry Link
2 comments:
RAVELRY!!!!! It's the reason why I have more yarn than I need.
I love this post. I agree with you on just about everything.
Yes crochet is kitschy... and I crochet a bit myself. Mostly just flowers and edging on hats. I can crochet, just prefer to knit.
And Ravelry.... it is THE BEST THING EVER! I spend too much time on there, but it is a constant sourse of inspiration and positive social interaction for me. I love Ravelry. Oh, and I'm in the Sock Knitters Anonymous group too, but haven't yet joined any KALs or anything.
Thanks for the comment you left on my blog. I think it's fantastic that you plan to breastfeed and cloth diaper. Breastfeeding is the best thing for babies and mamas. I could not even put into words the way it makes me feel. So far for 6 whole months the only nourishment he's needed and recieved has come from me. I feel so proud, to say the very least.
You have a great blog!
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