1870 pearl

There's a first time

for every thing. In my sock making career I have never employed the method of knitting simple stripes. I am lazy and let the yarn do the work for me. When I signed up for the Hogwarts Sock exchange I knew my time had come to try something new. Being a little timid I choose to knit the heel flap in a basic stripe pattern just to see how it would go. I think it went well for a novice. Next time I will refine my technique. 

I kept the toe solid just to shake it up a bit. Though I still need to work on the Jogless Jog. I did play it safe and changed the color on the sole of the foot to keep it hidden from view. My pal was the sweet hostess of the swap, Rebecca. And the Owl post moved exceptionaly fast. Much faster then US Mail.

Details:

Pattern: My own sweet vanilla. Size US 1's. Yarn is Lang Jawoll. And these are my 70th pair of socks!!!!

Cheers, Abigail

Houston .....

We have a sock. I finally found the time to cast on for my Hogwarts Sock. How sweet it is. Its been almost a month since I've knitted one. Please forgive the black and white photo. I don't want my pal to find me to soon:D

This weekend has been consumed with sorting and cleaning the home. One room down and 4 to go. We are not pack rats but I am amazed at how much insignificant stuff we have lying around the house ready to find a new home. We moved the dining room table so we have a place for all of our un-wanted items until the yard sale.

Our house is on the market and the parade of potential buyers has begun. I hope that this will end quickly. It is rather tiresome. Please continue to pray for a fast sale at a good price.

Cheers, Abigail