I started January off with a bang. I was excited about the Mountain Colors Bearfoot yarn I got for Christmas and couldn't wait to finish the socks I started on Christmas Day. Then I discovered the Knitting Vintage Socks KAL and became very excited about the Fancy Silk Socks. Now both those pairs of socks are finished. I love them both but they're done.
Project Spectrum is right around the corner. The boys and I are gearing up. In fact, there is now a nice Flickr group for Project Spectrum Kids. If you're participating in Project Spectrum with your children please come join us. We'll still post the kids' creations to the adult group but this group should have smaller numbers of postings and the pictures will stay around longer.
I've got some great yarn to knit with for this triad. There's the J. Knits Boston yarn I bought right before Christmas. This yarn is yummy and I can't wait to try it. Then there's the amazing Yarn Pirate Malamute yarn I bought from Sheri at The Loopy Ewe. Oh my. It's perfect for this triad of colors - it's white, grays, and blues in a merino/tencel blend. I'm very anxious to try it out.
I even ordered a yarn swift today. I had a great weekend on ebay and my lovely husband agreed that a swift was a great idea if it means he won't have to hold yarn on his arms anymore.
I've got the stealth scarf to knit but it's been hard to find the time or motivation during the day. I also decided to start a pair of simple socks for my middle son who has been begging for wool socks. I'm using some Silja yarn that has been in my stash for years and I'm not enjoying even one minute of knitting with it. Thankfully, they're knitting up quickly. They're perfect for Project Spectrum also with gray cuffs, heels and toes and blue legs and feet. He'll love them when they're done.
I'm really looking for some inspiration. Something to be excited about. The new sock for the Knitting Vintage Socks KAL hasn't been decided yet. I haven't picked out patterns for either of the socks above. I want something that moves me. If you have any ideas for sock patterns for the yarns picture above please leave me a comment. I've got all the usual sock books - all the Nancy Bush books, Sensational Knitted Socks and many more. I just want someone to tell me what do do.
I know what you mean about needing some inspiration. I was knitting arm warmers for DD Jenny and they were boring. It took FOREVER to finish. Now they are finished. I need to photograph them and mail them to Philly for her. I decided to do some charity work. I am working for a good cause and will knit from my stash. I have some other projects OTN but they are not calling me. Spring training starts soon. Mets 1st Spring training game March 1! When do the Sox start?
ReplyDeleteWorking for a good cause. Boy was that a Freudian slip! I am looking for a good cause.
ReplyDeleteThose 2 sock yarns are beautiful and are going to be fun to knit up.
ReplyDeleteMy only advice is just wait...something always comes along that gets the juices flowing again.
If you are looking for sock inspiration, I would recommend the Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch. Not only beautiful socks, but easy to adapt her method to designing your own socks.
ReplyDeleteHow about these? I'm knitting these now...lots of fun so far!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter06/PATTmonkey.html
O-M-G!! That Yarn Pirate is BEAUTIFUL!!!! I am super jealous of you. lol I agree with Pat, the knitting gods will bless you with something to do with yarns that lovely.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I am overloaded with projects to keep me busy until at least September. No matter how fast I knit.
Beth...have you seen the preview for the Spring Interweaves Knits? There is a pair of socks that look fun. The close up of the socks is on Grumperina's blog, as she designed them. The blue yarn would be a great choice. I love the socks you just finished.I like the new look of your blog.
ReplyDeleteOoh, beautiful yarn. The first pattern that comes to mind is Pomatomus for the J. Knits. That pattern looks great in semi-solids. And the pattern at this link is really pretty if you like lacy patterns.
ReplyDeleteI've been feeling uninspired too. I can always tell because I currently have a serious case of startitis, when I'm usually a one project knitter. Maybe PS and having a new swift will get you moving again!