Looks like it's Socktober to me!

 Nothing like some spooktacular sock yarn kits to stir up the pot for some Socktober knitting! Above is my "Toe-Up" sock yarn kit from MSKiKnits at Single Handed Knits who has orchestrated the greatly anticipated Sock the Vote KAL! Check out the beautiful bag she made! It traveled all the way from Hawaii to New Jersey!!
and below.... a kit that's right up my alley! The colorway... "Ghouls Just Want to Have Fun" of course!

Only in New Jersey

Lovin' it!

Summer 2012

Wow! I can't believe how long it's been since I've posted on my blog. I toyed with the idea of deleting it a few times; I actually did delete and cancel the delete twice. I hate feeling guilty about yet another thing that I am not keeping up with. But then I looked back over the years of posts and the evolution of my knitting, remembering where I was and what was going on in my world at the time and if felt as if I'd be destroying a diary or much loved journal. The comments are like conversations or encouragement from friends. How could I get rid of it?! So for me or anyone interested... I begin again.

Self-Imposed Sock Club 2011

1) January/February- Why on earth did I ever put these A-Door-A-Bell socks in Siberia?! This
morning I put together my first two sock assignments. Pattern: COTY by IrishgirlieKnits. I can't remember which yarn I used but it feels just like buttahhh! Yum Yum... Given that the 1st sock is 1/2 done; I see no reason why I won't have these complete by the end of February!2) March/April -Setting myself up to succeed.... Can you believe that these have been in hibernation for longer than I can remember. It is my favorite Classic Sock pattern using Berrocco (I think) sock yarn. At LEAST two years ago (probably more) I learned to knit socks on 2 circulars... it's nice to know how, but I admit I prefer dpns hands down. Either way with once COMPLETE and its mate just about at the 1/2 mark, I'm thinkin' I will have 2 of my 6 pair complete come Aprils end.
Next up... yes its another hat! Over a year ago I started knitting my son a Log Cabin blanket. I am on square 4 out of 9 (not including the border) it was supposed to be for him to take away to college this past September. Then I figured he'd have it for Christmas (its not that I don't like it I just don't like knitting it... it is painfully boring! endless garter stitch). So when he mentioned a few weeks back ,"hey ma, am I still getting that blanket"!!! UGH the stabbing wound to my heart and searing shot of guilt that coarsed through my veins caused me to cast on something that I know he loves... Handknit hats! and a promise that his blanket will be ready when he goes in September for sophmore year! (bad photo-don't quite know what happened to this one)

It's done and he loves it! To top it off when I asked him if he was upset about the blanket not being done he says... no its okay, I don't need it. It would just be nice to have! UGH

Looking Forward...

Happiest of 2011! I am looking forward and setting goals!
I am adopting a great plan from the Harlot! http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/
Stephanie's ingenious idea of a "self-imposed sock club" is going to land me 6 glorious pair of handknit socks by this time next year (God willing!)!! She knit 1 pair of socks from her stash each and every month of 2010. I know my limitations, my knitter's ADHD, and am all too aware of the speed (refer to photo) in which I knit...
so therefore am setting a more realistic goal for myself...
1 sock each month for 12 months; all knit from stash sock yarn. And I am starting with some that have been on the sticks for ehemmmmmm.... years and stashed away!
Pictures will follow :)

There Has Been Knitting...

Lots on the sticks but first things first... Finally a FO! These slipper/socks were knit for ME! by ME!







The pattern: First-Time Tube Socks by Ann Budd

A fun knit and LOVE the pattern but don't think I'll be making another. They are VERY loose. Feel like sloppy slippers. I like my hand knit socks to be snug.

These are meant to be big and quick. Which they were... and with VERY little yarn left over... check out that wee little piece!!
Knit in Dream In Color!
I want to wish a very Happy & Healthy 2011 to all!

Sending Out an S.O.S

Calling for some knitterly assistance... Since I only have 3 or 4 friends who check in on my blog (WHO I AM FOREVER AND ETERNALLY GRATEFUL FOR!!) I am hoping one of you will reach out to your many friends for a pattern search.

2 1/2 weeks ago I had a bilateral mastectomy (and am now CANCER-FREE)! WOOHOO but I feel the need/desire to knit myself a comfort sweater... my reconstructive process is in its most beginning stages. I am SO not about appearances. HONESTLY ... I am pretty comfortable in my own skin. I just really want a "go to" big, comfy, cuddle up in, go over anything type sweater. NOT fitted. Maybe not even flattering... well not in the typical sense of the word. Kinda of like when you throw on your husbands sweatshirt over a pair of jeans type thing. I've knit tons of scarves... they hide a multitude of sins and are very forgiving when sporting a fitted shirt or blouse right now. But it goes against my grain to buy one of the many BIG shirts out in retail. I want to knit a cardi... open in front. Maybe to mark my road to recovery?
My S.O.S? pattern suggestions PLEASE!!