On the creative front....

I've been bitten once again by the knitting bug it would seem, so there has actually been some productivity on that end. And last night I got home about 1am and did a little online shopping, so it would appear that there is more to come.

First, I finished a pair of socks for Grace out of Wildfoote yarn. They're kind of pretty (I'm not much of a pink and purple kind of girl) and at the moment they're thick like armor. VERY sturdy. I'm going to try washing them before they go to the intended recipient to see if that softens them up at all, otherwise she's just going to have to wear them a little until they soften up.

Next, I've been working on this sweater from the spring/summer 2005 Family Circle Easy Knitting....

I'm using Cascade Key Largo that I bought at the MMKG garage sale a couple years ago from Irene. It's very pretty and super soft (35% alpaca and 65% cotton) but MAN alpaca is sheddy. I have little pink hairs all over my apartment. I'm working on the second sleeve at the moment, but I'm pretty sure I'm gonna have to go back and do the first one over because somehow I think I accidentally knit it 5 rows too short. I'm not entirely sure how that happens, but it wouldn't be the first time I've had problems following directions so it's not altogether surprising. Anyway, here are all the pieces in a big jumble, but you can get a pretty good idea of the color.

Last, I started another pair of socks yesterday. I'm not entirely sure who they will be going to at this point, but I'm making them a pretty average size among all the people whose feet measurements I have so I'm sure it'll come to me eventually. Either that or if one of you is reading this and your foot has an 8.5" circumference you can send me an email telling me how much you love me, these colors and this pattern as well as how long your foot is from toe to heel and who knows? They might end up being for you!

As for my online shopping, soon to come your way is a baby blanket and yet another pair of socks. I have to say, I think sock yarn is the most fun kind of yarn to buy because it doesn't take that much and you still have a wearable garment. Infinitely cheaper than, say, regularly knitting sweaters. And let's be honest, I do live in one of the most expensive areas in the country and it would be a smart idea not to spend everything I earn. Right?

Well, I'm gonna get back to watching some football (go Lions!!!) and knitting on these socks and thinking about how at this time next week I'll be in Michigan with my family (yay!) attending a wedding. I can't wait!!