And we have another one :)
I have otherwise been working on socks. These (forgive the flash “spot” - sometimes my camera just does that - grrr...) ...
On the other hand, these…
Multiple of 12 (here we are again with the 12s!) - in the round
1. *K1, M1, K2, SSK, K2tog, K2, M1, K1, P2*
2. Knit around
That’s it - nothing to it. The sock is done over 36 stitches and I plan for one herringbone panel to extend down the top of the foot. This sock will be a prototype however because it turns out that the needles I’m using (size 3 US, 3.25mm) are really too small for this yarn (light worsted weight) in this pattern. The three P2 gutters offer a surprising amount of stretch but the design panels are nearly bullet-proof - way too stiff for a sock. But I will continue this to work out the pattern satisfactorily and then recommence with larger needles, softer yarn - whatever is required to create a satisfactory - and wearable! - sock :) I love the points at the top and the steep diagonals of the herringbone. I’m working on the heel flap now and will let you know next week how it all works out.
I have decided that I am going to make another mohair blanket - the yarn mentioned above will be used, among others. I have also decided that this one will be a little more orderly in its appearance than the last one. I have pretty much decided to use two patterns only. One I would like to be similar to the Column of Leaves scarf but with a different edge treatment I think :) I haven’t quite settled on the other just yet. My sentimental favorite Staggered Fern (scroll down a bit) is definitely in the running but I’m also considering panels of diamond lace. I haven’t gotten started yet so I don’t have to decide right now. But you know, it did occur to me that the reason I haven’t started yet is because I’m waiting until I’ve dyed all my yarn. Wouldn’t that be cool? Heheh…
Have a great weekend everyone, as we finally wave bye-bye to summer :)
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we frequently think our cats (aka the delinquents) sit around thinking of gerbil-kabobs or rodent-on-a-stick as they will stare hungrily at the cage containing gladys and aretha- we hadn’t thought of the omette yet and i hesitate to let the delinquents even walk in here while this post is open- happy birthday to your ‘little girls’- a sunflower seed b’day cake should be in order- oh well, perhaps just a couple of extra treats their way-
another mohair blanket sounds wonderful- i have a great fondness for mohair although i can throw myself into some kind of ‘true texas snit’ when it requires frogging- that said, i should remember to work on it carefully, but you know i must maintain my reputation for being able to totally confuse a ‘one car procession’ so i usually find myself trying to practice patience while pulling out inches of the stuff-
stay happy-
Barb - I’ve been very lucky with this stuff. What frogging I have had to do hasn’t been too painful (repeat after me: Take it slowly, one stitch at a time. DON’T YANK!). Believe me I’m grateful as the Madil Kid Seta I was working with last spring was a brass-bound bi*ch to frog so, of course, I made LOTS more mistakes with that :)
Robbyn,
Wow, quite a blast of creativity and productivity! I love the new dye product. And your Dulaan challenge kicked me out of my loop of frustration into colorful hat knitting. Thanks! And someday, again, I might remember when it is Thursday night. 
Rob - Oh the frustration loop is really depressing! I’m really glad you’ve gotten out of it :)
