on the road again....
The road to knitting, of course.
I have finished one sock's worth of clue #4 of the Through the Loops Mystery KAL - I hope to get a jump on the other sock - it's been kind of nice knitting two socks at once just because when I am done, I'll have two socks - instead of one lonely loser that may die a spinster.
I am using Mama Blue Knitting Goods Simple Merino - it is a gorgeous semi-solid but my cables are a bit obscured, that's sad. But they're socks, so I will love them forever.
In other news - I have found a couple of esty shops I want to tell you about - the holidays are upon us and I do hope to go handmade wherever possible.
I discovered Creations by RagsNehali. She makes altered little things, I have purchased a calendar and several post-it holders - including a little custom order with "thanks" on the cover - I'm thinking practical teacher gifts. So charming, terribly reasonable - perfect. And the customer service is wonderful, Nehali is so accomodating and quick - run over and get something before you can't!
I also recently received a little order from Haunt, wonderful bath products and lipbalms - it was a bit late for the intended purpose because dear Haunt was swamped - but well worth the wait. I received some decadent spray-on skin gloss - I feel like I am hoarding a naughty little treat - like good chocolate only I don't have to hide it. Not to mention the packaging was lovely - like a little present you give yourself. (you have to give it to yourself first to see if it is worthy of gift giving, right?:)
Lastly, some professional photo postcards that support a Washington State Humane Society Fostering Program that I read about - the blog is The Itty Bitty Kitty Committee - doesn't the name just tickle your sides? Anyways, the photo cards are high quality and give a little autobiography of each kitten. I love them, and so would any loyal kitty lover.
btw - Guitar Hero World Tour came out yesterday - my husband and I waited to get ourselves a little vacation souvenir, rockstar style!
posted by peaknits @ 4:32 PM
13 Comments:
Sock is looking great :-) Yes, I'm loving doing both at the same time too, even if it does mean I keep changing over the dpn's cos I only have one set! But when it's all done, I'll actually have 2 socks and not just one with the thought of "what? i have to do this all over again?: :-)
Thank you so much for being so kind & mentioning about my shop on your blog. I appreciate it greatly :)
your sock looks great..I am enjoying to read the whole process..
The sock is looking great! I'm totally loving seeing all of the mystery socks in blogland.
Mmm...socky cabley goodness! Thanks for the tips on the great Etsy shops!
I love the colorway you chose for yours!
Aw man I am really loving the socks and wish I would have had time to even cast on for mines... Maybe I will anyway --even if after the party:)
Now if I could only get my hands on some of that gorgeous mama blue ha ha...
I'm with Marisol, I've never seen, felt, nor knit with the Mama Blue - would love to try it sometime!
You socks look lovely!
Thanks for the heads up about Etsy shops - it never hurts to start early!
Now I REALLY wished I would have chosen the cabled version, yours is lovely!
That sock looks so complicated. Wow, it's very beautiful and that is nice to have 2 done at once.
Glad you had a good trip, love reading about it.
Thanks for the links, cool altered paper stuff.
i LOVE that color.
i am going over to get the final clue.
wasn't this totally fun?!
beautiful sock!
Those socks are so cool! So are the etsy shops you listed. Thanks for the links!
Thanks for the links! I can't believe how quickly Christmas is coming!
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