Pretty Socks

Hmmm... I have been rubbish at updating. Unfortunately, Life has been a little dull recently. I am plugging away at my dissertation, trying to get it all done. I have, however, knitted a beautiful sock and have started the second. Here it is...
I have also taken a bunch of photos of stuff on my phone but the bluetooth wotsit for my computer has stopped working so the photos are stuck for a while. Rubbish!

Round The World Hats

Sue and Andy left for their sailing adventure last Saturday. There will be pics from the party soon but first, here are the hats I made them to keep their heads warm on the high seas.

First up is the Chakra Hat by Alysa Joaquin. This one is for Sue as it represents the head chakra. It is knit with Cascade 220 in Dark and Light Purple. This was my first Fair Isle and I love it. I am very pleased with how it came out nice and consistent and the back is almost as pretty as the front.

The second hat was for Andy and is Turn a Square (ravelry link) by Jared Flood. It is also lovely although a little big. This one is also knit with Cascade 220 in Navy Blue and Turquoise.

Actual Finished Object!

I am finally blogging Reid. I made Reid for Alice for her birthday. I ran behind so I was finishing in in the car on the way up to Manchester. I swear it nearly killed me. Cotton! Lace!! But it looks fab and was totally worth it. I also learned the benefits of blocking as it looked rubbish before I wet it and stretched it out.


Pattern: Reid from Knitty.com
Needles: 3.5mm
Yarn: Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton DK in pale pink and white for the edging. Bought from Jackson's in Reading