Tag Archives: toe-up

Very nearly

Posted on June 29, 2015 by wonkydonkey

The socks are so close to being done! I started the cuff this morning.

Posted in Knitting & Crochet | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

The sweater that wasn’t

Posted on June 2, 2015 by wonkydonkey

This morning I valiantly fought off the urge to Cast On Something New, which I consider a victory of sorts. It went like this: I was sipping my coffee and thinking about my day, and suddenly I thought, “Hey! I should knit … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting & Crochet | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

WIP Wednesday

Posted on April 8, 2015 by wonkydonkey

It’s another use-up-the-old-stash project: more socks. Nothing fancy, just simple 3X1 rib across the instep and contrast toes & heels. Building up my inventory of warm socks for next winter!

Posted in Knitting & Crochet | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

In which I win

Posted on March 20, 2015 by wonkydonkey

Take THAT, danged yarn that didn’t want to keep its color sequence! I showed you, I did. Sure, there’s extra ends to weave in, but the socks match!

Posted in Knitting & Crochet | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

I believe they call that a smack-down

Posted on February 9, 2015 by wonkydonkey

Hey, look at those Ski Socks! I just finished the heels and started up the legs. I was able to do three rounds on the legs this morning and then the gauntlet was thrown down. In case you missed it … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting & Crochet | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

Ski sock progress

Posted on February 4, 2015 by wonkydonkey

I started a new project last night, but I’m going to wait a little while before taking a picture. Instead, here’s some sock progress: It’s curling a bit, so the feet are longer than they appear; not quite to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting & Crochet | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Cowl update and new socks

Posted on January 27, 2015 by wonkydonkey

I’ve got just an inch or so left to knit on the Juliet Poe cowl, so I left it at home this morning because I didn’t want to risk running out of knitting on my commute. The color changes are … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting & Crochet | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

Of socks & stockings

Posted on December 16, 2014 by wonkydonkey

My striped socks are ready for heels! And last night I made good progress on a Christmas stocking. It looks like I may actually get this done in time. Knock wood.

Posted in Knitting & Crochet | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Of socks & stockings

Something new

Posted on December 9, 2014 by wonkydonkey

With the Christmas knitting pressure off, I didn’t waste any time in casting on a new project – socks! I know, such a shocker… This time in a self-striping sock yarn (Patons Kroy), in plain stockinette. It’s crazy-busy for me at work … Continue reading →

Posted in knit, Knitting & Crochet | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

They fit!

Posted on May 30, 2014 by wonkydonkey

The Fish Lips Kiss Heel fits! Once they are finished I’ll evaluate whether or not the mini gusset was necessary.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on They fit!