tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280069102024-03-13T11:13:40.759-04:00Shannan's StitchesShannanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093994001661025580noreply@blogger.comBlogger168125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28006910.post-7646932806484123092010-05-02T08:30:00.001-04:002010-05-02T08:30:02.419-04:002010 MDSW<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/4570292979/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3421/4570292979_8ef4d0a9a7_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/4570292979/">2010 MDSW</a> <br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/shannanstitches/">shannanstitches</a>.</span><br clear="all" /><p>Yesterday I went to the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival. It was hot but I had a great time. This pic has notes at Flickr, so click over for the details.</p>Shannanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093994001661025580noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28006910.post-78019485514919975372010-04-27T19:51:00.004-04:002010-04-28T17:40:18.288-04:00About MeSince I've been absent from blogging for a while, I thought I'd officially 'return' with an about me post.<br /><br />I learned to crochet as a child, probably when I was 8 or 9 years old. I crocheted off and on making mostly granny squares and sewing them together till I was a senior in high school. Then I branched out and started crocheting afghans using patterns. I didn't take pictures or keep track of my earlier projects. I mostly crocheted afghans, but would make other types of projects here and there.<br /><br />My youngest son was born in September of 2001. I got the knitting bug then and successfully taught myself the knitting basics from a book, but quickly lost interest. I found knitting slow and tedious and I was deathly afraid of dropping stitches. I resumed crocheting and participated in lots of swaps for crocheted items. This was also about the time that my doily fascination took hold. I've made <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/sets/72157601310420309/">quite a few</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3478431776/" title="Irish Rose by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3345/3478431776_3c5cb9a32e_m.jpg" width="240" height="221" alt="Irish Rose" /></a><br /><br />My interest in knitting returned in 2005. I made lots of fun fur scarves, which was great for making me more comfortable with knitting. In late 2005, I took a sock knitting class at my LYS. I finished my first pair of socks in January 2006. And I've basically been knitting socks ever since. I completed my 100th pair of socks in February 2010.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/4366277828/" title="Heartstone Socks by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4366277828_7c0febd500_m.jpg" width="240" height="164" alt="Heartstone Socks" /></a><br /><br />I'm also a spinner. I purchased my wheel, a Schacht Matchless single treadle in 2007. I did a lot of spinning when I first got my wheel, but my interest in spinning has decreased some. I blame lack of time and too many great things to knit. I do still spin (more so now than 6 months ago) and I have a stack of yarns that need to be washed.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/4561066165/" title="Handspun by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/4561066165_3c6f059ff5_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="Handspun" /></a><br /><br />My most recent love is knitting lace. More specifically, knitting lace shawls. I started shawl knitting in 2009 and pretty much haven't looked back. In fact, I'm so smitten with shawls that I'm thinking of unofficially retiring as a sock knitter.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/4561672560/" title="Shawl Pile by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3348/4561672560_7aff5147e3_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Shawl Pile" /></a><br /><br />My current projects are: <br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/shannanstitches/crew-socks">Crew Socks</a><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/shannanstitches/arabella">Arabella Shawl</a><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/shannanstitches/blackberry-brambles-2">Blackberry Brambles Socks</a><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/shannanstitches/mandala-ii">Mandala II Shawl</a>Shannanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093994001661025580noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28006910.post-300136974662867142010-04-27T13:12:00.000-04:002010-04-27T13:16:22.250-04:00Returning to BloglandI haven't blogged since late last summer. I've been thinking about returning to the blog lately. So, there may be some activity here periodically. I need to do some work on my template. Haloscan is still installed for comments, and I need to switch to something else.Shannanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093994001661025580noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28006910.post-67374560764333580452009-08-10T17:51:00.000-04:002009-08-10T17:54:32.886-04:00Socks for Boys??My youngest 2 sons like hand knit socks. I've made them a few pairs each and just finished up a new pair for each of them. But are these socks really suited for boys??<br /><br />First are the socks for my youngest, Sam. He didn't pick this color. In fact, when I started the socks, they were intended for me. Even though they looked a little small to me as I was knitting them, the pattern was stretchy so I figured it would be ok. By the time I got to the heel I came to the realization that there was no way these socks were going to fit my feet. So, I asked the kids if either of them would want them.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3636212335/" title="Sam's Feet by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3328/3636212335_c1aef9230a_m.jpg" width="173" height="240" alt="Sam's Feet" /></a><br /><br />Yarn - <a href="http://www.shalimaryarns.com/">Shalimar Yarns</a> Zoe Sock in Pillow Mint<br />Pattern - Peak Experience by Fiber Trends<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3636212259/" title="Socks for Sam by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2296/3636212259_04d44bde80_m.jpg" width="240" height="157" alt="Socks for Sam" /></a><br /><br />Next are socks for Devin. He did pick this color. Devin has always liked pinks and reds and such. He's tried to pick this color for socks before and I told him no. But, how could I refuse this time when I'd just finished a pair for his brother that had pink in them?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3809448634/" title="DevinFeet by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2455/3809448634_295718760d_m.jpg" width="240" height="162" alt="DevinFeet" /></a><br /><br />Yarn - Interlacements Tiny Toes in Summer Fruit (color #204)<br />Pattern - Yukon Rush Rivers of Gold by <a href="http://www.northernsunshinedesigns.com/">Darlene Thompson</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3808633559/" title="Yukon Rush by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3523/3808633559_2ef82cc232_m.jpg" width="240" height="175" alt="Yukon Rush" /></a>Shannanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093994001661025580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28006910.post-24784922464997201432009-08-06T07:50:00.001-04:002009-08-06T07:50:14.368-04:00Fraggle Squiggle Socks<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3789491597/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2658/3789491597_ea3ea6e8c6_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3789491597/">Fraggle Squiggle Socks</a> <br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/shannanstitches/">shannanstitches</a>.</span><br clear="all" /><p>Sock knitting has taken a bit of a backseat this summer in favor of knitting shawls. I've been participating in quite a few mystery shawls designed by Renee of Goddess Knits. But, despite all the shawl knitting, I did finish my May Rockin' Sock Club socks. Both pattern and yarn are from the kit.<br /><br />Yarn: Socks that Rock lightweight in Pepe La Plume<br />Pattern: Fraggle Squiggle</p>Shannanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093994001661025580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28006910.post-5660080121514429762009-07-18T11:48:00.001-04:002009-07-18T11:48:56.595-04:00WashDay<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3731765527/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2631/3731765527_b4c10c838b_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3731765527/">WashDay</a> <br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/shannanstitches/">shannanstitches</a>.</span><br clear="all" /><p>I'm washing socks today!</p>Shannanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093994001661025580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28006910.post-23536837731806359992009-06-07T14:52:00.002-04:002009-06-07T14:56:34.313-04:00Eva's Shawl<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3602971537/" title="Eva'sShawl by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3372/3602971537_4f849a6977_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Eva'sShawl" /></a><br /><br />Pattern: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/evas-shawl">Eva's Shawl</a><br />Yarn: Socks that Rock lightweight in Sunkissed Sands (2 skens)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3602971453/" title="Eva's Shawl by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3626/3602971453_ca8d0f6a18_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Eva's Shawl" /></a>Shannanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093994001661025580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28006910.post-85678726472398325272009-06-03T16:20:00.000-04:002009-06-03T16:21:43.153-04:00Playing Catch Up - The Knit Sock EditionIt's been forever since I posted last. So here's a catch up post with socks I've finished knitting since my last post...whenever that was.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3425205716/" title="Pink Pennies by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3546/3425205716_e127204c76_m.jpg" width="240" height="195" alt="Pink Pennies" /></a><br />Yarn - <a href="http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/">Socks that Rock</a> lightweight in Rosebud<br />Pattern - Copper Pennies by Nancy Bush from Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarn<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3473605384/" title="Shur'tagal Socks by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3369/3473605384_b9e6267b82_m.jpg" width="240" height="184" alt="Shur'tagal Socks" /></a><br />Yarn - <a href="http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/">Socks that Rock</a> lightweight in KMBFLA<br />Pattern - Shur'tagal Socks by Alice Yu<br />These were knit as part of the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/socks-that-rawk">Socks That Rawk</a> groups Quarter 2 KAL. The pattern repeat went pretty fast once I got the hang of the twist stitches that are used.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3498059909/" title="Papaver Socks by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3410/3498059909_36e089aaa9_m.jpg" width="240" height="177" alt="Papaver Socks" /></a><br />Yarn - <a href="http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/">Socks that Rock</a> mediumweight in Gertrude Skein<br />Pattern - Papaver Socks by Anne Hanson<br />This colorway is from the March 2009 Rockin' Sock Club kit. Since I wasn't crazy about the pattern that came with it I chose a different one, but I do love the colors.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3570384187/" title="Lacy Diamonds Socks by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3297/3570384187_61d6d85410_m.jpg" width="240" height="183" alt="Lacy Diamonds Socks" /></a><br />Yarn - <a href="http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/">Socks that Rock</a> lightweight in Spring Fling<br />Pattern - Lacy Diamonds, April 2009 <a href="http://sockamania.blogspot.com/">Sockamania</a> pattern<br /><br />I also have one lonely pair of socks on the needles at the moment.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3570389789/" title="PeakExperience by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3305/3570389789_620575b8e4_m.jpg" width="240" height="182" alt="PeakExperience" /></a><br />Yarn - <a href="http://www.shalimaryarns.com/">Shalimar Yarns</a> Zoe Sock in Pillow Mint<br />Pattern - Peak Experience<br /><br />I have other finished objects and more projects in progress to share. Come see me on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/shannanstitches">Ravelry</a> or <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/">Flickr</a> to see what I've been up to. Lately, it seems like I've been better at acquiring stash than using it. :o)<br /><br />Posting here will continue sporadically.Shannanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093994001661025580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28006910.post-35872219347990135592009-03-17T17:46:00.000-04:002009-03-17T17:47:09.652-04:00Queen of Beads Socks<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3363170979/" title="Queen of Beads Socks by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3574/3363170979_a0e453bf72_m.jpg" width="240" height="182" alt="Queen of Beads Socks" /></a><br />Yarn - <a href="http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/">Socks that Rock</a> lightweight in My Blue Heaven<br />Pattern - Queen of Beads by <a href="http://www.siviaharding.com/">Sivia Harding</a><br /><br />I finally have something new to share. Both the yarn and pattern are from the January 2009 <a href="http://rockinsockclub.com/">Rockin' Sock Club</a>. I finished them just in time. The new Rockin' Sock Club kit is due to ship this week. I made a few mods to the pattern. I knit my usual cast-on & cuff and omitted the beads on the instep. This was my first time knitting with beads. Stringing the beads and constantly having to push the beads down were kind of a pain, but I'm very pleased with the finished socks.Shannanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093994001661025580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28006910.post-82624691867412391102009-02-16T18:12:00.002-05:002009-02-16T18:14:11.542-05:00Sunday KnittingIt's been a while since I've knit any dishcloths. Yesterday turned out to be a good dishcloth knitting day.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3285342203/" title="LittleLaceCloth by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/3285342203_be6e458993_m.jpg" width="240" height="212" alt="LittleLaceCloth" /></a><br />Pattern: <a href="http://carolbristoldesigns.com/?page_id=171">A Little Lace Kitchen Cloth</a><br />Yarn: <a href="http://peaches-creme.com/">Peaches & Cream</a> in Royal Casino<br />This was a fun, quick, and easy pattern to do. I see more of these in my future.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3285342029/" title="hero-cloth by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3510/3285342029_e7d075a537_m.jpg" width="240" height="211" alt="hero-cloth" /></a><br />Pattern: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hero-cloth#">Hero Cloth</a> (Rav link)<br />Yarn: <a href="http://peaches-creme.com/">Peaches & Cream</a> in Baby Pink<br />My 10-year-old son was looking over my shoulder as I was browsing my Ravelry queue to figure out which dishcloth to knit next. He saw this pattern and asked me to make it for him. He even picked the pink color.Shannanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093994001661025580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28006910.post-28038702035356387582009-02-16T18:12:00.001-05:002009-02-16T18:12:56.167-05:00Little Monkeys<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3286162726/" title="Sam's Monkeys by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3169/3286162726_7d3ae96b10_m.jpg" width="240" height="200" alt="Sam's Monkeys" /></a><br />Yarn - <a href="http://www.lisaknit.com/">Lisa Souza</a> Hardtwist Petite in Newtown<br />Pattern - <a href="http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter06/PATTmonkey.html">Monkey Socks</a><br /><br />These are for my 7-year-old. The only mods I made to the pattern were to make the leg and foot shorter to fit his feet.Shannanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093994001661025580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28006910.post-36803019737582565332009-02-11T16:52:00.000-05:002009-02-11T16:53:23.193-05:00Leyburn Socks<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3263441633/" title="Leyburn Socks by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3358/3263441633_4bdb77071c_m.jpg" width="240" height="192" alt="Leyburn Socks" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/socks-that-rawk">Socks That Rawk</a> Leyburn KAL Socks<br />Yarn - <a href="http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/">Socks that Rock</a> mediumweight in Pisgah<br />Pattern - <a href="http://pepperknit.com/blog/archives/344">Leyburn Socks</a><br /><br />I knit these cuff down instead of toe-up as the pattern is written.Shannanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093994001661025580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28006910.post-48564722790597436722009-02-05T17:26:00.001-05:002009-02-05T17:26:36.148-05:00Kid Socks<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3241605394/" title="Twilight Socks by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3461/3241605394_0c408c0c30_m.jpg" width="240" height="208" alt="Twilight Socks" /></a><br />Yarn - Colinette Jitterbug in Monet<br />Pattern - Twilight from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/2-at-Time-Socks-Revealed-Knitting/dp/1580176917/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1232554647&sr=8-1">2-at-a-time socks</a><br /><br />These socks were knit for my 10-year-old son. Knitting socks for the kids is lots of fun, because they work up very quickly!!Shannanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093994001661025580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28006910.post-27035392726652908302009-01-25T08:23:00.000-05:002009-01-25T08:25:48.498-05:00Staggering Monkeys and other Sock News<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3224578181/" title="Staggering Monkey Socks by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/3224578181_6e02731c0a_m.jpg" width="240" height="230" alt="Staggering Monkey Socks" /></a><br />Yarn - <a href="http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/">Socks that Rock</a> lightweight in Queen Rock<br />Pattern - <a href="http://spillyjane.blogspot.com/2008/02/staggering-monkey-mods.html">Staggering Monkeys</a><br /><br />I wasn't thrilled with how the pattern and yarn played together on these. I considered frogging after I finished the first leg, but obviously I didn't. I decided not to carry the pattern down the foot. It's probably a good thing, too, because I had very little yarn left over when I finished the second sock.<br /><br />I'm <s>anxiously</s> patiently waiting for the first shipment of this year's <a href="http://rockinsockclub.com/">Rockin' Sock Club</a>.<br /><br />In the mean time, I'm working on 2 other pair of socks.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3224578343/" title="Twilight Socks by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3355/3224578343_58ae4707fb_m.jpg" width="240" height="229" alt="Twilight Socks" /></a><br />More socks for my 10-year-old<br />Yarn - Colinette Jitterbug in Monet<br />Pattern - Twilight from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/2-at-Time-Socks-Revealed-Knitting/dp/1580176917/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1232554647&sr=8-1">2-at-a-time socks</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3225433766/" title="Leyburn Socks by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3461/3225433766_7cfe95f6e0_m.jpg" width="164" height="240" alt="Leyburn Socks" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/socks-that-rawk">Socks That Rawk</a> Leyburn KAL Socks<br />Yarn - <a href="http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/">Socks that Rock</a> mediumweight in Pisgah<br />Pattern - <a href="http://pepperknit.com/blog/archives/344">Leyburn Socks</a><br />I'm knitting these cuff down instead of toe-up as the pattern is written.Shannanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093994001661025580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28006910.post-13090410740983635172009-01-07T18:05:00.000-05:002009-01-07T18:06:13.104-05:00Holidazed<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3178302216/" title="Holidazed Socks by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3521/3178302216_79d215a8b3_m.jpg" width="240" height="204" alt="Holidazed Socks" /></a><br />November 2008 Rockin' Sock Club<br />Yarn - <a href="http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/">Socks that Rock</a> mediumweight in Muddy Autumn Rainbow<br />Pattern - Holidazed by <a href="http://www.knitspot.com/">Anne Hanson</a><br /><br />It's rare that I knit my Rockin' Sock Club yarn with the pattern that it comes with, but this time I did...and I love it! The pattern was great and I love how it worked up in this yarn.<br /><br />I successfully knit all of the 2008 Rockin' Sock Club yarns this year (I still have 2 yarns from the 2007 club marinating in my stash). Only the first and the last kits were knit using the sock club pattern. The other 4 were knit using other patterns. I joined again for 2009 and hope to keep up with the yarns as they come in.Shannanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093994001661025580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28006910.post-8108812408688851212009-01-01T10:19:00.002-05:002009-01-01T11:29:33.702-05:00Happy New Year!!I'm bringing 2 unfinished sock projects into the new year.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3156484182/" title="Muddy-Holi by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/3156484182_5ba839be1b_m.jpg" width="240" height="154" alt="Muddy-Holi" /></a><br />Yarn - <a href="http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/">Socks that Rock</a> mediumweight in Muddy Autumn Rainbow<br />Pattern - Holidazed<br />This is the last kit from the 2008 Rockin' Sock Club. This pattern works up quickly so I should be able to get these finished before the first kit in 2009 arrives.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3155651587/" title="Queen-Stag by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3230/3155651587_09b04b7e65_m.jpg" width="240" height="134" alt="Queen-Stag" /></a><br />Yarn - Socks that Rock lightweight in Queen Rock<br />Pattern - <a href="http://spillyjane.blogspot.com/2008/02/staggering-monkey-mods.html">Staggering Monkeys</a><br /><br />I'm not one for new year's resolutions, so there won't be any of that. But I do expect there to be lots of sock knitting, some spinning, and maybe something new in 2009.Shannanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093994001661025580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28006910.post-53513478844615530622008-12-28T16:09:00.001-05:002008-12-28T16:11:56.226-05:00Another Drive-By PostJust another drive-by post with a couple more completed pairs.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3135667064/" title="bellamoden sport socks by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3215/3135667064_f0089314f5_m.jpg" width="169" height="240" alt="bellamoden sport socks" /></a><br />Yarn - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5027565">bellamoden</a> sport in Black Beauty (purchased from <a href="http://www.theloopyewe.com/">The Loopy Ewe</a>)<br />Pattern - Top-down, 2x2 rib<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3143469133/" title="Niagara Socks by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3099/3143469133_bdd69dfbdb_m.jpg" width="240" height="198" alt="Niagara Socks" /></a><br />Yarn - <a href="http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/">Socks that Rock</a> lightweight in Tide Pooling (this is a 2008 club colorway)<br />Pattern - Niagara Socks from '<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Eclectic-Sole-Janel-Laidman/dp/0981497209/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1230498628&sr=8-1">The Ecelctic Sole</a>'Shannanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093994001661025580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28006910.post-72259598253770739892008-12-16T18:20:00.000-05:002008-12-16T18:21:15.876-05:00Blogging to Resume SoonI haven't been very good about blogging in the past few months. I'll be back with more frequent posts after the first of the year.<br /><br />In the meantime, here are some socks I've finished recently that I haven't shared yet.<br /><br /><i>Eyelet & Flame Socks</i><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3015931502/" title="Eyelet & Flame Chevron Socks by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3176/3015931502_98571831ce_m.jpg" width="235" height="240" alt="Eyelet & Flame Chevron Socks" /></a><br />Yarn - <a href="http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/">Socks that Rock</a> lightweight in Gypsum<br />Pattern - Eyelet & Flame Chevron Socks (This is a toe-up pattern. I knit my socks from the top down and just followed the chart as written.)<br /><br /><i>Pretty in Pink 2.0 Socks</i><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3049448545/" title="Pretty in Pink 2.0 Socks by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3013/3049448545_b7c37eea51_m.jpg" width="240" height="186" alt="Pretty in Pink 2.0 Socks" /></a><br />Yarn - <a href="http://www.stormmoonknits.com/">Storm Moon Knits</a> Twilight Sock Yarn in Pretty in Pink<br />Pattern - Top-down, stockinette<br /><br /><i>Crow's Feet Socks</i><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/3088648833/" title="065 by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3044/3088648833_bf0e2460f9_m.jpg" width="163" height="240" alt="065" /></a><br />Yarn - <a href="http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/">Socks that Rock</a> lightweight in Oma Desala<br />Pattern - <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crows-feet">Crow's Feet</a> (Rav link) by Linda WelchShannanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093994001661025580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28006910.post-41137231211353575082008-10-29T16:53:00.001-04:002008-10-29T16:53:36.146-04:00Kid SocksI've taken a short break from making socks for me, to make socks for my youngest 2 kids. They chose the yarns from my stash. Here are the finished products!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/2956203608/" title="kidsox005 by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/2956203608_4a9bb19888_m.jpg" width="240" height="236" alt="kidsox005" /></a><br />Socks for Sam<br />Yarn - <a href="http://www.scoutsswag.com/">Scout's Swag</a> merino fingering in Stocker Pond (a club colorway)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/2985148750/" title="Devin's Socks by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/2985148750_191f1e759d_m.jpg" width="240" height="217" alt="Devin's Socks" /></a><br />Socks for Devin<br />Yarn - <a href="http://www.yarnnerd.com/">Yarn Nerd</a> 900mHz in Love and Peace or Else (purchased from <a href="http://www.theloopyewe.com/">The Loopy Ewe</a>)Shannanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093994001661025580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28006910.post-41939772842588965322008-10-09T16:06:00.000-04:002008-10-09T16:07:22.695-04:00Pirate SocksIt's not a secret. I'm a big <a href="http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/">Socks that Rock</a> fan. Just look at some of my most recent posts and you'll see that. But, here lately I've been smitten with <a href="http://www.yarnpirate.com/">Yarn Pirate</a>. My most recent socks and some recent yarn acquisition proves it.<br /><br />Here are the socks!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/2924457445/" title="Coins by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/2924457445_1a74037fca_m.jpg" width="171" height="240" alt="Coins" /></a><br />Pattern: Coins by <a href="http://worksforyarn.blogspot.com/">Monica Jines</a><br />Yarn: Yarn Pirate Superwash Merino in Pretty Pirate<br /><br />This is my second time using one of Monica's patterns and they are a joy to knit.<br /><br />And here is the yarn! All of it is Superwash Merino.<br />From the Yarn Pirate <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=44421">Esty</a> shop<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/2841273024/" title="YarnPirate by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3212/2841273024_162a9b7257_m.jpg" width="240" height="168" alt="YarnPirate" /></a><br />Monster Mash and Gotham<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/2911907797/" title="Oct-YarnPirate by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3078/2911907797_6172c5605e_m.jpg" width="240" height="169" alt="Oct-YarnPirate" /></a><br />Kona and Baladi<br /><br />From <a href="http://www.theloopyewe.com/">The Loopy Ewe</a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/2899269601/" title="YarnPirateLE by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/2899269601_6f1430c023_m.jpg" width="212" height="240" alt="YarnPirateLE" /></a><br />Concord and Sweet Jules<br /><br />From destashers on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/">Ravelry</a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/2911907711/" title="HardCider by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3057/2911907711_8b2d8d282a_m.jpg" width="240" height="190" alt="HardCider" /></a><br />Hard Cider (the September Booty Club colorway)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/2900112616/" title="OrangeCrush by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/2900112616_21f9b0ecc2_m.jpg" width="240" height="199" alt="OrangeCrush" /></a><br />Orange CrushShannanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093994001661025580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28006910.post-26284241811445000412008-09-29T17:43:00.001-04:002008-09-29T17:45:15.570-04:00The Socks that Ate My Needles<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/2899270123/" title="Zig Zag Socks by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3087/2899270123_b6b69bab96_m.jpg" width="240" height="235" alt="Zig Zag Socks" /></a><br />Pattern: Zig Zag Socks form Vogue Knitting The Ultimate Sock Book<br />Yarn: <a href="http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/">Socks that Rock</a> mediumweight in Mesa<br /><br />Yes, it's true. These socks ate my needles. The sock pattern lists gauge at 7 stitches to the inch. I know that I get that gauge with Socks That Rock medium weight and size 2 (2.75 mm) needles. However, the cast on for these socks is 64 stitches. Normally, I would cast on 64 stitches for a yarn where I was getting 8 stitches to the inch. So, I started the socks using a size 1 1/2 (2.5 mm), but after a few rows, I knew the sock would be too big. I went down to size 1 (2.25 mm) and was happier with the result, but not for long.<br /><br />I used my Knit Picks Harmony needles for these socks. If you have these needles, you know that DPNs come 6 to a set. Unfortunately, I broke one of them not long after I got them (I sat on it while it was on the couch). About half way down the first leg of these socks, I broke a needle while doing a K2TOG. Since I'd previously broken a needle, I didnt have any extras. (I prefer to do my socks using 5 DPNs.) So, the socks were put on hold, while I waited for another set to arrive from Knit Picks. (Yes, I could have used another size 1. I have other brands (Clover, Crystal Palace, etc.) but I was concerned that there might be some sizing differences that would affect the fabric.)<br /><br />After the new set from Knit Picks arrived, I was able to continue on. I finished the first sock without incident. The second sock was going smoothly until I was about 6 or 7 rows from the end of the gusset decreases. And then guess what happened! Yep, I broke another needle. And of course, I was at Knit Night when it happened and didn't have any spare needles with me, but at least that was only a temporary set back.<br /><br />What did I learn from this experience? No more using size 1 needles with medium weight yarn. I knew going in, it was going to be difficult to use such tiny needles with yarn that thick, but I had my heart set on using this pattern with this colorway. Next time, I'll either use a different yarn or use a different pattern.Shannanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093994001661025580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28006910.post-27301077409971231842008-09-15T17:42:00.001-04:002008-09-15T17:42:42.738-04:00Chickabiddy SocksAnother pair completed.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/2853481109/" title="Carolina Socks by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/2853481109_7b0fb532d1_m.jpg" width="240" height="162" alt="Carolina Socks" /></a><br />Pattern: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/carolina">Carolina, the Last Queen of Naples</a> (Ravelry link) by Gigi Silva<br />Yarn: <a href="http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/">Socks that Rock</a> mediumweight in Chickabiddy<br /><br />I did modify the pattern slightly. The pattern repeat calls for one of the rows to be purled. I wanted a smoother fabric, so I knit the purl row. I'm very happy with the results.Shannanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093994001661025580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28006910.post-18377307073886489502008-08-31T11:30:00.001-04:002008-08-31T11:31:34.435-04:00Little Flowers SocksI finished another pair of socks yesterday.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/2814460224/" title="Little Flowers by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/2814460224_0c4aac6e68_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Little Flowers" /></a><br />Yarn: <a href="http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/">Socks that Rock</a> lightweight in Waterlilies<br />Pattern: Little Flowers from the <a href="http://sockamania.blogspot.com/">Sockamania KAL</a>Shannanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093994001661025580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28006910.post-88637689289873987832008-08-29T16:46:00.000-04:002008-08-29T16:47:39.286-04:00Lucky?I had a stroke of luck this past Tuesday evening. I don't usually get on the computer after I sit down to watch TV for the night. But Tuesday, after I was done with TV (a little after 10 p.m.), I decided to get on the computer. Since I knew it was Wollmeise sneak-up week at <a href="https://www.theloopyewe.com/">The Loopy Ewe</a>, I had the page already up in my browser. Imagine my surprise when I refreshed and saw that there were actual items in there. I quickly added yarns to my cart. Two colors that I had been coveting forever and one additional color. I made it all the way through checkout without any problems. Today, my yarns arrived!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/2809494206/" title="3Wollmeise by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3020/2809494206_fb054803f9_m.jpg" width="240" height="217" alt="3Wollmeise" /></a><br />Poison No. 5, Zenzi, and Miss MayShannanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093994001661025580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28006910.post-71416560522382948442008-08-27T16:11:00.001-04:002008-08-27T16:13:09.323-04:00Aunt PetuniaI finished these one day last week. (I know, bad blogger for taking so long to post about them.)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannanstitches/2786273889/" title="Petunia Dursley Double Eyelet Socks by shannanstitches, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3276/2786273889_c57c50f25b_m.jpg" width="193" height="240" alt="Petunia Dursley Double Eyelet Socks" /></a><br />Pattern:<a href="http://dreamsinfiber.blogspot.com/2008/04/official-hp-kal-contest-post-petunia.html">Petunia Dursley's Double Eyelet Socks</a><br />Yarn: <a href="http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/">Socks that Rock</a> lightweight in goody goody (This was the July sock club colorway.)<br /><br />These were another fun and easy knit. It was a great take-along project. I worked on these at a local craft/art show and in the car on our way to <a href="http://www.hersheypark.com/index.php">Hershey Park</a>.Shannanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093994001661025580noreply@blogger.com0