September 12, 2011 by sunrisesister
I have to confess, I lost momentum for this in August, and fell behind. But here we are, back up to date!
Yes, these are kids socks, and they are going to my friends son, who requested some loud socks. But what I *did* finally tackle is 2 socks on one circular needle! And guess what! The world didnt implode!
It was surprisingly fast – magic loop is so much quicker, and working two socks at a time means no Second Sock Syndrome! I will be doing this from now on.
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September 12, 2011 by sunrisesister
It’s RAINING BABBYS
I whipped these up for newborn gifts, using a brilliant little pattern called Malibu Beanie, by Amy Miller. I used oddments of Sublime baby cashmerino silk DK, and BWM Melody. Perfect!
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September 12, 2011 by sunrisesister
Another pair of my Magic Loop Baby Socks!
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September 12, 2011 by sunrisesister
This was a very enjoyable knit! I will get some decent pics when it’s worn at the wedding very soon 
My first blocking attempt. The shape was just not right (I knitted the smallest size, but added extra lace repeats) – thankfully my friend Lucy is a blocking pro, and rescued it!
Much better! The red is hard to photograph, as it’s a wonderful deep rich red.
Pattern: Traveling Woman by Liz Abinante
Yarn: Colinette Jitterbug, in Vatican Pie
Sticks: 4, 4.5mm
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September 12, 2011 by sunrisesister
This braid seemed to go on FOR EVAR.
But it turns out, that’s because I cannot read, or count, and it was actually 150 grams, not 100! It was a club shipment that I scored in a destash.
So I had managed to spin it very fine, and decided even navajo plying it would give me a decent amount. I was right.
Whoah. But look at the colours!
My spinning has improved even more, and I am seeing that my plying is also coming along nicely. I dont over-spin as much, and the results are smooshy yarn 
Fabulous
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