Red and Black

Here is my beautiful boy modeling my lastest Finished Object. Although it is for Christmas, I can not yet cross a number off the list, as I need to do another scarf and two hats out of this yarn for my step-dad and mum, and silly me included that all as one item on The List. It is knit in a K3, P3 pattern on one side, and K all on the other, which gives alternating bands of stocking stitch and garter stitch . The pattern was on the ball band of the yarn, which is Bernat Solo, and acrylic/polyester blend, which is machine washable and dryable. It took me 2 days to knit it up, which bodes well for my List. I am, however, getting redded and blacked out, and I think it's time to switch to something else for a bit. I will come back to this project after I finish something else. Note: Brian's hair is not always this peculiar colour. We declared today Wacky Hair Day, which has so far only involved spraying both big kids with that wash-out hair spray. There is talk of more, but they are now distracted with some art work, so perhaps they'll leave it at that, and not notice that I didn't spray my own hair.

Here is Katie's sock that I've been working on. I'm almost to the toe on sock #1. I've been picking it up here and there throughout my day, and working on it when I needed a break from the fluffy synthetic-ness of the scarf. I am in love with the colours, and fascinated with how they change as I knit along. Very soothing, especially since there is no red or black to be found.

Comments

[Amy]

Ohhhh, I love that colorway of the sock. What kind of yarn is it? One gift down, how many more to go?

[Martina]

Come on! Spray your hair, Mom!! Love the sock colour.

[Carrie K]

Aw, cute! The scarf too. I love the colorway of those socks.

[Stefaneener]

Sweet boy.That sock color is so soothing. I'd be happy looking at my feet and seeing that!

[angie cox]

Cute model! I must get my Christmas knits started!

[Dorothy]

Pretty sock. Nice colours.That scarf looks so cozy. Very nice.Spray your hair. It comes out and the kids love it. My Girly is alway touching my pink hair.

[Kathleen]

Yes, he is a beautiful boy. You're putting us to shame with this Christmas knitting!

[Peg]

What fun - Wacky Hair Day - as you can see by my white hair, it would take colours well. I am not sure how the pool would react to it, even though our pool is ozone treated!My LYS is at www.uptownyarns.com Unfortunately, they do not list their yarns, but they do mail order and carry a great range of yarn. I go back again and again for the service - oh yes, I buy yarn too!

[Poshyarns]

I'm so impressed at your gift list progress, the scarf looks great.Thanks for admiring the clutch, I might make another for myself although obviously I'd have to take my real sack, I mean, bag with me to actually fit all my stuff in.

[Jo]

Oi, Charity, I'd like to know the sock yarn too. It gives really nice stripes (big clap for whoever dreamed up self-striping yarn).Re hair colour (or color) I have often thought of getting a great big green stripe across my own boring brown mop. At least I'd stand out.Jocelticmemoryyarns.blogspot.com

[jen]

I love the idea of wacky hair day -we used to do that when I worked as a lifeguard. The smurf blue was my favourite. Love the colourway of your socks, though partly because I think I'm using the same one :) I CANNOT believe how fast you are moving through your list! of course, why not when you have such CUTE models. Happy wacky hair day - though next week you should do yours!