That was a bit bizzare.

Yesterday it was SNOWING. Seriously, its April guys. COME ON! Despite the weather I had plenty to do with getting ready for Quals and Amtgard and school, so no new knitting except this old FO which I keep forgetting to take pictures of, until now.
Mom's Cascade Socks. I love the Fibertrends Pattern, the Cherry Tree Hill sock yarn and everything. The whole sock experience never ceases to amaze me.... and now, a heel and some lace.
Aren't they pretty? I think so. Mom is crazy about them so I am making another pair for her. I'll post on those once I get the damn things at least part way done! Have a good weekend if I dont post before then guys!

Still Alive.

Yes, I am alive. Honestly I have just been BUSY. School, work, commuting, looking for apartments and a new job, you name it. Im just plain freaking busy. Even so, I still have some FO pics and some fun pictures to share! Here is the Patons sock in progress next to the Showbox at the Market sign held up by Heather (shown at right)

The pic of Heather was taken at the original Starbucks in Seattle, which I had never been to, even though I practically live in Seattle. I know, it was blasphemy. So I sat outside and knitted like a geek until it got cold enough I couldnt feel my fingers and then we trekked to Starbucks and Subway while some friends of hers held our spots in line.

The show itself was just amazing. Moneta, the lead singer from Forgive Durden, The Classic Crime and Holyfield (formerly known as Tyson). It was an acoustic set, which I loved although I normally don't care too much for them. After the show I went home and vegged out on the couch with my merch that I bought and worked on the second Patons sock.

On sunday, it was finished. Here they are- my first pair of cast on socks, but not the first finished socks. Im still waiting for pics of my moms Cascade Socks, but these were my first pair for myself too- which makes them even more special.




Right now, they are keeping my feet nice and toasty in the cold Pacific Northwest winter and while I am sleeping. The sizing isn't quite right on my injured ankle (a little loose and baggy) but still warm. The yarn was a present from my grandmother (dads mom) who bought 2 skeins of it in Cambria in 2006 (don't ask me what store- she can't remember, I already checked). I knitted them on size 2s and they took me five months.

I started them on July 3rd after I had had a copious amount of rum and was braving the fears of both knitting on dpns and knitting socks. Turns out, I can do it. I can teach myself to knit on dpns and to knit socks. I am slightly amazing in this feat. Im working on the blog header and everything, since school is almost over I should have more time soon.

Also, holiday knitting doesn't exist for me. I am continuning to knit as planned and not stressing. lets see how long this lasts, shall we? Have a good week guys!

Good, the bad, and more good.

I now have a camera at my disposal, but alas, I am on my way to Wyoming today. I wish it was to see the awesome knitters of the flat windy state, but it is instead, to take care of my great grandmother.

I brought plenty of knitting, its just a matter of knitting sock in the car.... which I have NEVER attempted to do before. I also brought the snowflake lace sock yarn and needles, but I cant find the pattern anywhere. The depths of my apartment ate it. So yeah, I should have some FOs and stuff to post when I get back, or maybe even while I am there.

BTW- Ravelry is AMAZING.