One of the good things about working on multiple projects is that the finishes can happen in close succession!This week I finished a pair of socks that, according to my Ravelry notes, I started back in May.
I liked the pattern that I used for these mitts so much that I adapted them for socks.
The pattern is Quinault by Marjorie WalterThe yarn is Knit Picks Stroll in Peapod.Also finished this week - plain crew socks for B
The yarn is Knit Picks Stroll Sport in Midnight.And I have already started a new knitting project!Yay for finishes!Yay for new beginnings!
Almost Summer Sox
If you are looking for some quick knit socks this pattern is for you.
I really zipped along with this sock. The only problem is that A didn't send me quite enough yarn. She assures me that she has more at her house and can finish the toe.
These are Cookie A's Summer Sox knit with Sockotta by Plymouth yarns. We used size 1.5 needles.
Norwegian Stockings that Rock
I finally finished my Norwegian Stockings! I love them. I could have made them a little taller for full knee socks but I was afraid I would run out of yarn. It turns out there would have been enough.I did change the heel flap design a bit because I didn't like how the gusset pick up stitches pulled from the heel flap.
I am thrilled with how these turned out. They will be great winter socks because they are double thick with the yarns carried on the back.
I almost want to wear them inside out!The pattern is Norwegian Stockings in Folk Socks: The History & Techniques of Handknitted Footwear, by Nancy Bush. The yarn is "socks that rock" by Blue Moon Fiber Arts. I used one skein of each Jewel of the Nile and 24 Carat.
Swallowtail Shawl
After finishing the Ishbel shawl I still had a large ball of the lace weight alpaca left. I pulled out the Fall 2006 issue of Interweave Knits to knit the Swallowtail Shawl designed by Evelyn Clark.
The first part of the shawl knit up very quickly. Then, I got to those nupps in the edge lace pattern. They just about had me pulling my hair out. 
Purl. Five. Together. What a crazy idea - especially since two of the five were yarn overs.I think it was worth the effort once completed. Don't you think?
Shawl knitting is addictive.
