It has been a very, very busy season leading up to Christmas. I was fortunate to have a number of friends and colleagues ask for my help in providing some homemade knit gifts for their own friends and family. Months ago, I began to prepare for these requests and started to knit scarves that were special ordered. That went pretty quickly. Then the big order, two monsters and two hooded sweaters for kids. Those took FOREVER... but the rewards were great when I found a pattern that I know will be one I'll revisit again for future gifts. Finally, socks. I started the socks on my trans-atlantic journey to England over Thanksgiving. It is NOT easy to knit when your elbows are restricted by airspace. Not only that but I encountered a nasty knot in my skein of yarn when I was barely past the picot hem on the first of four socks. It was not a smooth start. So, here I am just about 5 weeks later and I am happy to say that I am done. Both pairs of socks are done! I should note that this w...
A little knit knotty; a little knit nice. My tries and trials of knit and purl...