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Pigs Blankets

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 wasn't before I realized my over-zealous knitting caused me to knit a second sock for the size 5 women's socks that was longer then the first. I thought I could ignore it and go forward, so I did. Paying the price now! I had to undo this second sock and pull back to the point where the toe would be started to match the first sock. It wasn't too tough, but it definitely took my focus. But I am pleased to report that the socks match and are ready to warm those piggies perfectly. Nice warm wool socks for a cold winter's day.

Vivace socks with picot hem

Now I can move onto the long list of post-Christmas projects that I have planned. It never ends :)

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