End of 2009

A another year is coming to an end again! I only managed 15 socks done this year! Far less than last year! This has been a very busy year and it moved way too fast!

My goal for the new year is to lose weight and make at least 30 pairs! I am going to dig out the stash and pick out 30 new hanks of sock yarn (yes, I have more than 30 skeins of yarn) and put in a clear bag so I can see what I plan to do for this new year! It really helps me to see my goal. This a fun goal! I don't stress over it if it doesn't come to pass because life happens and things never really go as planned. It is always fun to dream!

First thing is to finish up last years socks in progress! That will give me a start on the new year! Once last years socks are finished I will take a small break to finish other non-sock projects to finish this year!

Opal Rainforest *Der bezaubernde Daggy*

15th for the year! Hubby got these!

Toe Up! Short row toe and heel!

Magic Cast on 34 each side with a 0 to knit toe change to 2.25 after short row toe is completed and then work 20 rows increase 4 stitches 2 each side, work another 20 rows than increase another 4 stitches 2 each side. Work heel than straight leg for 20 rows decrease 4 stitches (2 each side) then another 12 rows, change to 2.50 needle then decrease 4 more stitches in the same matter as before. Total stitches should now be 38 each side. Work 20 K2P2 rows for cuff. Bind off with your favorite bind off! I used the new one everyone is talking about from Knitty. Can't remember the name.

My Mother's birthday! Happy Birthday Ma!!

My mother with her first baby!