Mama Needs a New Pair of Socks

So I totally finished Jennifer's Hitchhiker just in time! It was off the needles and blocking before bed last night and ready to wrap this morning. 

  

It was well received today. Jennifer knits so she appreciates the work that went into it and knows how to care for it. I didn't get a picture of her wearing it tonight, but I'm sure I will soon. 

I started a new sock tonight because it's easy to do whilst chatting up family.  

 It was a lovely evening, I got to know Craig's family better. Food and wine were enjoyed; I'll sleep well with a full belly tonight. 

 

Hitchhiker

Quick post - got some knitting time in at work the last couple of nights which is good since between sleep and errands, I'm not getting much done at home. I'm feeling better about being able to get this done in time now ... hopefully tonight will be a productive night as well. 

 

 

I love garter stitch - it's textured and flat and shows off all the beauty of a lovely yarn! 

Off the Needles

Lemongrass is off the needles!! It doesn't look especially impressive yet, but that's nothing that a nice blocking can't sort out.  

It's shaping up to be just as busy a week at work this week, so it may take a few days, but I'll be able to drop it 'round to The Needle Emporium next week!

I've started on the the next Hitchhiker. I'm using frabjous fibers Cheshire Cat   again; this is Cats in the Coffee colourway. Not my colours, but it's about the recipient, and I'm enjoying the subtle colours variations that I love in hand-dyed yarns. 

 I think it's a humourously appropriate choice since Jennifer has all sorts of outdoor cats 'round their property. 

Craig and I went to see an exhibition game between the Toronto Rock and Buffalo Bandits on Saturday. 

 It was at the TRAC  so a casual atmosphere, but the playing was intense and not disappointing. 

The friends that we went with have seasons tickets, so I'm sure that we'll end up watching a game or two at the ACC before their season is out. 

Fait accompli

And Hitchhiker is done!

 

It's not blocked yet; I can't wait to see how much more wonderful it looks when I do block it!!

It was a great week. It would certainly have taken me longer if I hadn't known that Julie was on my heels all week. 

Still Hitching

Been a busy week - a new work schedule, battling The Allergies, sleep ... the usual. 

Fortunately, garter is a kind stitch and yields satisfyingly visible results. 

 

 

Alright then, back at it! 

Still Hitching

Been a bit busy with work, errands, and sleep, but fortunately garter stitch makes for satisfying and visible progress. 

 

 

Marble Hitchhiker

Making progress! I am

A bit further in than the picture I'm posting, the project is in the car; I'm about 60% done. 

 

I am loving the subtle variations in the Cheshire yarn. I've name my project Marble Hitchhiker on Ravelry because that's what it looks like to me. 

Busy today and tomorrow ... hopefully I won't fall too far behind Julie, Sarah, Lynn & Cathy.