Socks and more socks

Here are some more things I have been knitting! The purple ones are a few years old now. I recently found the red socks, one done to the heel. Finished that up and carried on. I love the colors in the wooly ones - and although I am not looking forward to winter, I am looking forward to these warm squishy socks in a pair of boots.
The green socks are lightweight and took forever. Not loving them on either as the stitch pattern leaves an imprint on your feet and they are a bit scratchy. Live and learn.
Sent from my Blackberry.

Three strand cowl

These are so awesome. I have made five I think. They only take an evening and although there is a lacy pattern it is simple enough to do it and watch TV. Here are two of them. I gave a cream one to my cousin visiting from England and a white fluffy summer one to a friend.
Sent from my Blackberry.

Lilac Bush Scarflette

Here's one of the knitting projects I am working on. It is a small scarf which should be nice with my purple coat.  It is almost at the half way point now.

This yarn is from Expression Fiber Arts in Alaska. It has already been made into a sock but the colorway left a line across the front of the foot with the color change so I ripped it out. Tried a nice holey shawl patter but after 3 attempts to follow the pattern I gave up on that too. The JJ Scarflette was the answer. It shows the color so nicely and is a nice sock weight so it won't be bulky.

River John Needle Company

I like to pass on discoveries when I think other knitters may be interested.  

Am just starting another scribble scarf.  They are so lovely and unique and you can really create a lovely gift.   I have made one so far and have two more to do. It is ribbon yarn and fine cashmere and makes a scarf or shawl.  The pattern I used last time had me cutting and joining yarn every 5 rows.  This pattern was from the wool shop owner (not impressed with that) and when I went back and looked at her sample, she did not use the pattern she sold me for the wool as her accent wool was carried up the side.  

Of course, the easier way is to carry up but you would have to transfer your wool to another needle or use double pointed.   The cashmere does not slide back onto the double pointed string needle easily.  

Here's the solution!!

Here's River John's site - (Yay, Canadian!)  http://www.lismoresheepfarmwoolshop.com/needles/index.htm

He makes swing needles...for those cases when you want to knit on a really long double pointed needle.  Like making a scribble scarf - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/scribble-lace-wrap 

No cutting and joining new yarn using these needles.   

Enjoy!!


* I will post a photo soon of the first one I made and then when I get the new one done!!