I’m still fiddling with different sock toes for my toe-up socks. The one I used for my current sock looks pretty good.
If you can’t see the photo, click here: Sock Toe
What I did was work the “Easy Toe” from this Knitty article using the crochet chain provisional cast-on.
So I think I’m happy. I’m still fiddling with my own version of Judy’s Magic Cast-on, but mine is not yet ready for prime-time.
Anyhow.
Kiri Progress
I’ve been busy with all sorts of other stuff this week (mainly tinkering with and trying not to break my new blog), but I’ve made a little Kiri progress.
If you can’t see the photo, click here: Kiri
And obscuring my laptop screen:
If you can’t see the photo, click here: Kiri
Although variegated yarn and lace do not mix as a general rule, I am happy with this. The lace is simple enough to off-set the variegation, so I think the finished item will be quite pretty.
Stash Reduction?
Karen asked:
Have you noticed any significant stash-reduction since you started your stash-knitting-only lifestyle? Or just a decrease in growth?
Well, there’s been a slight reduction.
All the stuff I’ve made so far this year (with the exception, of course, of socks) has been made from yarn that has been marinating in my stash for at least 6 months. The one exception to that is my current project, Kiri, which is being knit from gift yarn.
Book Giveaway!
It’s book giveaway time!
This week it’s a mystery by a different author: The Man With a Load of Mischief by Martha Grimes. Want it? Send an email to blogcontestATcomcastDOTnet before noon Eastern time on Sunday May 27, and I’ll use the random number generator to pick a recipient.
Holiday Weekend
Here in the U.S. it’s a holiday weekend — Monday is Memorial Day. And I’m taking off from work on Tuesday and Wednesday as well, so I’ve got a five-day wekeend coming up. Woo!
I just need to get through Friday . . .
Lucy Sez
If you can’t see the photo, click here: Lucy Tocks!
That Mayhem sure has cute ‘tocks, but so do I!
If you can’t see the photo, click here: Lucy Tocks!