Happy New Year!

Posted on Monday 1st January 2007 | 8 Comments

First post of 2007! I will start off with my Knitting Resolutions so that I can look back this time next year and either pat myself on the back or admit I am a dismal failure.

I want…

  1. To try some “proper” intarsia
  2. To knit more socks and not buy any more sock yarn (I managed to decrease my stash before Christmas by knitting presents, and then acquired enough for five more pairs!)
  3. To finally knit Rogue
  4. To pluck up the courage to try steeking *wibbles*
  5. To plan which projects I want to do and when, so that I’m not knitting Christmas presents to a deadline yet again
  6. To – and this is the BIG one – knit one project at a time

Back to (not) decreasing my sock yarn stash, here are the last couple of Christmas knits:


Pattern: Basic Regia freebie sock pattern
Yarn: Opal Feelings 4ply sock yarn (75% wool, 25% nylon) shade #1703 – 1 x 100g ball
Modifications: I used that splendid heel again! Got to love Opal for men’s socks – these are a UK size 11 – there was still some yarn left over!


Pattern: Gothic Lace socks, my own design (possibly available sometime soon)
Yarn: Rowan 4ply Soft (100% wool) in “Buzz” – 2 x 50g balls

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8 Responses to Happy New Year!

  1. Kris MonsterID Icon Kris | Monday 1st January 2007 at 12:13 pm |

    Good Luck with your knitting resolutions. The knitting only one project at a time is a tough one :) . Your socks are really nice. Whoever got them for Christmas is very fortunate.

  2. DianeM MonsterID Icon DianeM | Monday 1st January 2007 at 12:54 pm |

    Both lovely pairs – well done!

    I’ll join you on the steeks (urk – but must be done sometime) maybe we could get together for mutual support when we’re ready to cut!

  3. Lothlorian MonsterID Icon Lothlorian | Monday 1st January 2007 at 3:33 pm |

    oooh likey the feelings yarn and the lace socks are great *avoids resolutions subject *

  4. Lin MonsterID Icon Lin | Monday 1st January 2007 at 4:31 pm |

    I like those lace socks! Your resolutions are good ones, I would like to plan xmas knitting in advance too!

  5. Jobo MonsterID Icon Jobo | Monday 1st January 2007 at 9:42 pm |

    Oh yes – lovely socks !! Look forward to the possibility of the pattern.

  6. Helen MonsterID Icon Helen | Tuesday 2nd January 2007 at 2:09 pm |

    Gothic lace socks! They’d be just the thing for the Jet Angora sock yarn I keep looking at.

  7. Hawkesley MonsterID Icon Hawkesley | Wednesday 3rd January 2007 at 10:58 am |

    Oooh Gothic Lace socks very yummy. Will keep an eye out to see if you post the pattern. I also like the Opal Feelings yarn. I’ve been wanting to add it to my sock stash but got lots of sock yarn at Christmas so can’t really justify buying some more so soon!

  8. Tess MonsterID Icon Tess | Sunday 7th January 2007 at 6:18 pm |

    Heee I got some gothic socks *skips in yummy pretties*

    They are the bestest and most divine socks ever and I love them! The design is stunning, I love the zigzags at the toes and the lacework is fabulous!

    You is a clever clever clogs :)