I can do this!

I'm back!!! Ok, so I was a little off estimating when I'm going to be able to post the pics. I fixed the computer myself (well, not really. I just uninstalled something so it wouldn't keep on popping up for no reason) and got my pictures uploaded.

Anyway, I present to you my VERY first pair of socks!

Pattern: Hedera from Knitty

Yarn: 1.25 Skeins of Knitpicks Essential in Grass
Needle: Clover Bamboo DPN in US0 (2.25mm)

No modifications. I wouldn't know what or how to modify anyway. The gauge is different when I was knitting the second sock. It came out a lot tighter than the first. Hopefully, a bit of wearing and washing will even it somewhat. The weather's still pretty warm, but it's supposed to be snowing on Friday and most of next week. These will keep my toes nice and toasty! I gotta think of a more creative way of taking pics of finished socks ... the socks look HUGE! But they're made to fit my size 7.5 feet. It's not THAT bad .... is it?

I got THREE packages of yummy yarniness today! One of them has been in the mail for like a month, and it took them an entire month to deliver it. What's up with that!?

From left to right:

• 3 skeins of Classic Elite Lush in Thistle
• 1 skein of Ornaghi Filati Merino Oro in Grey Heather
• 2 balls of Dalegarn Tiur in Rose Pink

I got them with projects in mind. The Lush is destined for the braided scarf on the cover of Vogue Knitting Holiday 2006 issue. I'm planning to knit it with this colour and white or pink and white. Haven't decided yet. The other skeins of Lush is coming in the mail from another yarn store. The Merino Oro is for Sarcelle. And the Tiur is going to be used for steeking in Eunny's Deep V Argyle Vest. I can't wait to get started! Now I just have to get school work out of the way.

Mail Call!

I had ordered 2 skeins of Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock in Black Purl from yarnela.com on Sunday. Guess what was waiting for me in the mailbox!? It took less than 2 days for it to arrive. Talk about service! This is the first time I've bought Lorna's Laces (even though I have been eyeing them for the longest time!) and I just LOVE the colourway.

What's a knitting blog without some knitting, right? I present to you my ALMOST complete Hedera Socks in Knit Picks Essential - Grass. It's a first of many things. It's the first time I've ever knitted socks. It's the first time I've knitted in the round (on DPNS or circulars). It's the first time I've knitted anything other than scarves. I'm so proud of myself! LOL. Just an inch or so more till the toe decrease. I hope to be finished by the end of this week, but I left my darning needle at home in Toronto, so have to wait till the weekend to graft the toe.

In some knitting-unrelated news, I just got an advertising email from 7 for all mankind. There's this denim skirt that I really like! It's the perfect length, unlike the ultra short ones that seem to be so popular lately. Not everyone has mile long legs you know! But it's a bit pricey, so hopefully I can find a cheaper substitute.