Christmas Stocking for My Godson

Back in November, my cousin asked me to knit a Christmas stocking for her son [my godson].

I started knitting the day before Thanksgiving and was done by the following Wednesday. It knit up far faster than I thought it would (thank goodness!). I ended up designing it myself, including the tree motif (Ravelry link) from Handknit Holidays Evergreen Gift Bag. I knitted it top down with a short row heel. I think I included too many short rows though because the heel just seems too big. I have been considering sewing it up to be a bit smaller… Maybe that’s overkill.

All that’s left to do is sew the hanging loop to the top of the sock and a bell to the toe. I’m planning to send it off to Iowa on Monday!

[I'll post pictures soon!]

Boogie

A friend gave me a Chix with Stix gift certificate for my birthday. I’ve been pretty busy, so I hadn’t spent it. However, over Labor Day weekend, I treated myself to some new yarn for a quick, instant gratification project: Boogie from Knitty. I am not a fan of wool (itchy itchy…), so I bought some Misti Alpaca Chunky in a deep, chocolaty brown. It’s knitting up lovelier and softer than expected. I’m currently about half way done with the back (it’s amazing what size 10 needles and one 2 hour movie can help me accomplish).

Since I’m in the hospital every day now, that means I have to dress up every day. This vest should be a tidy addition to all the button down shirts I’ve been wearing. I’m hoping to finish it over my break if not sooner.

Stash Yarn Displayed

Pretty yarn… So many projects ahead of me!

Hmmm… plus a random Jaywalker picture!

Ravelry!

After months of waiting, I’m finally on Ravelry! Now Margit doesn’t have to keep asking me!

Come and find me at http://www.ravelry.com/people/thislittleowl.

I’m excited to have a way to interact with all the Bobaknitters – I really miss getting to spend time with all of you…