I finally finished the first sock of the Snicket Socks I am making for my Sister.  I am still unsure about the size.  They fit me perfectly, but I am pretty sure my sister’s feet are bigger.  Hopefully, they will stretch for her.

Have you ever seen the movie “Lemeny Snicket’s a Series of Unfortunate Events”? This is one of my sons favorite book series. Probably the only books he ever read because he wanted too.

When my sister asked for a pair of socks, I went looking for a pattern and came across the Snicket Socks on Ravelry. I picked out the perfect yarn – it will match her work uniform perfectly.

I have started these socks and torn them out about 10 times. I am on my third set of DPNs. OH – this is sock #1, I haven’t ever started sock #2.

I have been plagued with dropped stitches, broken needles, and major sizing issues. But I think I am finally past it. This was my first attempt at a cable pattern.

My latest knitting project is a pair of socks for my sister.  I got the pattern off of Ravelry, of course.  They are called Snicket Socks because the design was inspired by the sleeves of the dress worn by Violet in Lemony Snicket.  (FYI – this is  a serious of young adult books that was made into a movie; Dustin loved reading this series)

So, here is how it is going so far.

This is my first time cabling and I will tell you that I do not like it.

This past Friday, I was at a knitting class during my lunch hour at work.  I was showing off my sock progress and complaining about cabling.  Another women showed me her cabling needles she picked up from KnitPicks.  They are as cute as pie.  And she is letting me try one out for the week.

I put it on an envelope so you can see the size of it.  It has these little grooves that grab the yarn.

So far, I still don’t like cabling but this little needle has made it easier.

Today we talking about sashing for quiltblocks.

Thank you to everyone who left comments this week.

• Almosaquilter suggested Aurifil thread to help stay within a quarter inch
• Denise reminded me that thread position can help with thread troubles.

Beach Town from Jaye at www.artquiltmaker.com.  The colors are wonderful!  get a closer look to see her beading and hand work.  Thank you so much for sharing Jaye!

Congratulations to Pat!  Our winner of the Quilty Sayings Fat Quarter.

The Frolic quilt top is DONE!!!  All applique and embroider is completed and the quilt top is pieced.  Next is adding borders.

This is the yarn I bought for Rick’s socks.  You can’t see it in the picture, but there are flecks of dark grey and black.  Check out my messy desk – see the iPod to the side.  lol

Giveaway!

Win this Vintage Ornament kit.  Leave a comment on this post to be entered to win.  Drawing will be held May 8th!

OK – the picture may make them look good, but they are not without their flaws.  The right one is too big and so when I made the left one, I did the instep shorter; fits perfectly.  On the left one, I forgot to do the decreases when I was stitching the instep, so I did several rows of decreases right before the toe; you really can’t notice this problem.  I need more practice on picking up my gusset stitches when turning the heel.  I tried two different methods and neither one looks perfect; but they worked.

Don’t you love how the strips match!  FYI – I used one ball of yarn and just a tiny bit from my second ball.  If I didn’t make the right one too big, one ball would have worked.

I enjoyed making the socks, but I am done for now.  My next knitting project will be something different.