Midweek odds and ends

Shelda asked about the sock pattern I have in mind for the beaded socks.  Actually, this is a Heartstrings sock kit which I purchased from our mutual friend Carol H. a while back.  The pattern was included, and the colorway is “purple iris.”

Heartstrings sock kit

At first when I bought this kit from Carol, I didn’t think I’d make the pattern as written.  I just wasn’t too sure about the whole idea of beaded socks.  But the idea has sort of grown on me, so now I think I’ll go ahead and make them according to the pattern.

But first, I need to make myself another knitted dishcloth.  I bought this hemp yarn from Elann recently with just that purpose in mind, having heard that hemp is naturally bacteria-resistant.

hemp yarn

Now, I know that some people have lots of fun making different dishcloth patterns, but I myself just use the garden-variety, start-with-two-stitches-and-increase dishcloth pattern.  This may be because I only start knitting a dishcloth when I absolutely, positively need one, so I need to get it done as quickly as possible.

I have a week and a half before I go to the fiber retreat in Jefferson City, and it occurred to me recently that I had written on my registration that I would be putting Blue Bamboo in the gallery of student work.  Uh oh.  Guess I better pull it back out and work on it.  In typical fashion, I petered out while working on the sleeves.  I’m about two-thirds through the first one.

Blue Bamboo 2-27-07

Then, after completing the sleeves, I’ll put the leaf edging along the fronts.

Blue Bamboo swatch

Will I be able to finish it in time?  Only time will tell…. 

And, truly, I guess if I don’t, no doubt nothing tragic will occur. 

7 Responses to “Midweek odds and ends”

  1. Ellen Says:

    Good luck with Blue Bamboo!

    I’m eager to see the beaded socks, too!

  2. Emma Says:

    Thoe socks will be awesome. I love beaded knitting. And that’s a beautiful color for a sweater too!

  3. Shelda Says:

    I really want to see Blue Bamboo, so I hope you finish it before the fiber retreat (or at least bring the WIP with you!) What classes are you taking? I’m signed up for “Knitting Backwards” and “Full Fashioned & Fabulous.”

  4. lorinda Says:

    Can’t wait to see both finished projects!

  5. Bobbie Says:

    I know you live in Missouri (that’s were I grew up), but not sure where; and my parents live at Lake of the Ozarks. I wish I could get back for the fiber retreat in Jeff City; I’d get to visit the folks and meet you in person!

    The beaded socks sound intriguing; I’ve never done beaded knitting. Can’t wait to the the FOs.

  6. Kimberly Says:

    I very much like the shades of blue you are flashing! Those beaded socks are going to be GOR-GEOUS!
    =:8

  7. Karen Says:

    Would love to see the Blue Bamboo finished – heck, I would love to see it published! I am a sucker for anything with leaves and would love to make one of my own.