LEARNING CURVE

Not much throws me when it comes to tackling a new project. If it does not turn out quite as expected, well, I chalk that up to a lesson learned. This is true of my first pair of Jaywalkers http://magknits.com/Sept05/patterns/jaywalker.htm. There was so much talk about these socks I knew I just had to make a pair. I found some gorgeous Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock and decided to treat myself to some personal knitting after the Christmas bustle. I finished the first sock in Topeka around Groundhog day. I finished the second sock last week (yup, MAY)... Lesson Learned: Do not hesitate! Knit the second sock and SOON! Wellllllll.....hmmmmm...see for yourself. The second sock turned out much nicer than the first. The striping pattern in the yarn is as it is supposed to be - the first one is kind of blotchy. The tension in the second sock is a little tighter - I think...it could be the first one is somewhat stretched out from being worn and admired...I have not blocked them yet, and that may make a difference. All in all, I don't think anyone else will notice when I slip these bad boys into a clog this winter, but I know they aren't as they were intended. Still, it's all good :-)
Yarn: Lorna's Lace - Shepherd Sock - 2 skeins
Needles: US Sz 1 DPN's (a/k/a Toothpicks)

TOO WARM FOR WOOL

In my world, you get a whole month to celebrate your birthday. Mostly because, well, honestly, the gifts don't always arrive or go out in a timely fashion. One of my best friends requested a scarf for her birthday, which was last week. Not a nice linen or cotton scarf. Not a nice pastel, summery, wispy scarf, but a true SCARF. What kind of goofball asks for a wool scarf in May? Alas, I did not want to disappoint, thus, the Argosy Scarf http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter06/PATTargosy.html. I must say, it turned out quite nicely and she loved it. So, while it is 97 degrees right now, one day it will be cold enough to enjoy the Argosy.
Yarn: Noro Silk Garden Lite (3 skeins)
Needles: US Sz 7 Straight