The mods of the Makin’ Cookies ravelry group decided to take a small hiatus for June, so we’re starting the second pattern from Sock Innovation in July. Blog readers chose Louet Gems Sport in Teal for this project.
Option 2: Louet Gems - Teal
In celebration of my successful dissertation defense, I bought myself a yarn swift (a great deal from KnitPicks) to go with the ball winder I got for Mother’s Day.
Yarn swift in action
It makes quick work of winding skeins into center pull cakes, and Kaity is grateful to no longer be my yarn holder while trying to wind balls by hand.
All wound and ready to go!
I also purchased a handmade sock-knitting bag from Slipped Stitched Studios on Etsy. I had been using a drawstring plastic bag to carry my sock knitting around, but my needles kept poking through.
Not your grandma's knitting bag
Here’s the progress on Eunice, which I’m thinking will be a gift. The leg is a little short for my taste, but just right for another family member who had never had a pair of handknit socks.
Almost through one leg repeat
I’m liking the pattern so far, and the yarn has a tight twist making for great stitch definition. The only modification I’ve made is to go down a needle size (to 2.0 mm, US 0) because I’m using a slightly heavier weight yarn. I think these will be a quick knit, and maybe I can finish them before the baby makes her debut.
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