And for the Children

The kids needed a couple of caps , so the last 2 days I cranked out these two LTK Braided Caps. They have lots of hats, but we're headed out on a little family adventure in a warmer climate, but may be windy, so they needed something snug, but if it cooled off, would warm them right up. Made with Lamb's Pride worsted. Easy peasy & fast, fast, fast. I added the nubs on the top per request from my kids. They always have funny do-das on their hats. Easy to spot them in a crowd too!

And that may be the last of my updates for the year unless what's on the needles now is finished despite my festivities. :-P

Happy New Year!

The Ultimate Socks

The Toirneach Kilt Hose are FINISHED!!! And yes, my dh has little tiny ankles. I started them with no problems, really, but got very, very scared. I made modifications suggested in the pattern to customize the hose & they worked. I can't hardly believe it! Fit Dh to a "T". Now if I could only get to work on his kilt, he'd think life was pretty good. LOL I made the decreases down the calf harder than they really were. Once I figured out I was doing it all right, it was no problem & they worked up very quickly. The first sock took months & months, the second took 3 days I think. Perhaps less. I am so pleased!

Socks for Christmas

I decided to tackle my fear of socks in a big way this winter & make socks not only for my own children, but for a friend who does so much for me here, always has a smile & a helping hand, and always has a moment. Her son's are the variegated pair. A friend of hers hand spun & dyed the yarn, and I provided the socks. My kids' are made with peace fleece. All were made from the Children in Common Socks pattern. Dd's were modified to be knee socks...very tricky yardage to get it all finished correctly & without knots in the toes. Yikes!!!