My mum left to go home today... it was so wonderful having her here, and I'm just a little sad, but also so happy for the time we had. This is one of the longest visits we've had in a while (just over a week), and I enjoyed every moment of it. Unfortunately, Gwenyth passed a spring cold on to Mum, so I hope the trip home isn't too much, and she recovers quickly. This is my crew with her on our front steps, just before leaving for school. What a bunch I have! I have so much to be grateful for!
I figured with all the family drama and coming and going of the last few weeks, I should give you an update on the knitting front. The pretty ISE scarf is finished - I'm about to give it a good blocking, and will post photos then. It really is pretty, I'm so pleased that it turned out exactly the way I envisioned! We all know that that doesn't always happen!
Since I finished the scarf, I am now legal to start my next pair of socks. I'm using the Horcrux Socks pattern again, as I gave the turquoise and grey pair I made previously to my mum. This yarn is Whatnot Worsted, in the Mermaid colourway, from my Sockret Pal, Joni. It's just too beautiful to let it sit in the stash - all my favourite colours! It has the added bonus of being a heavier weight, which means it will knit up faster. If I can, I'd like to have these done by the end of the month, so I am able to count them towards the May SAM 3 KAL. I've been faithful to produce one pair of socks (some were very small, I admit, but they still count) each month since August, and I would hate to break this knitting streak!
My other current project (is it really possible I only have two? What's that all about?), is the T-Twist sweater from Knitty. I really like the way the twisted hem looks, and am pretty motivated to finish this. The only reason I've put it down at all is to focus on the scarf, and now the socks. I did make one big mistake, and ended up frogging back about two inches of length (to my utter disgust), but it's back on track again. I'm almost to the "put stitches on holder for sleeves" part, which is exciting.
I really like this colourway, and the Debbie Bliss Cotton Angora yarn is quite nice to work with. I'm a bit concerned about the wearability of the angora fibre, but I'm sure it will all work out for the best.
I love the color you're using for T-Twist! I also really like the color of the new socks. Nice family shot! :)
Posted by: Sheri | May 16, 2007 at 02:31 PM
What a great pic of your mom and your kids!
Love the colour of your sweater!! Can't wait to see your completed socks - such a pretty colour too.
Posted by: Shelley | May 16, 2007 at 05:33 PM
Oh, what a gorgeous colour it is that you're using for the T-Twist, this is going to look so lovely! Thanks for sharing the family shot, such a great photo indeed!
Posted by: Dipsy D. | May 17, 2007 at 02:14 AM
Love the photo of your mom and the kids. Not a whole lot better then grandmas. Love the crocs!!
Love the color of the T-Twist. That is going to look great!!
Posted by: Alisha | May 17, 2007 at 04:50 AM
Love the photo of your lovely Mom and those beautiful children, so glad you had this week together.
That sock yarn, so very drool worthy!
T-Twist...beautiful colour and what a great little design!
Posted by: marianne | May 17, 2007 at 05:44 AM
Gorgeous yarn colours, but more importantly, lovely family photograph!
Posted by: Karen | May 17, 2007 at 06:46 AM
What a great family photo! Your Mom looks like a very special person. The colour of the T-Twist is stunning - what a fun project!
Posted by: Ruth | May 17, 2007 at 06:58 AM
I'm glad you had such a good visit with your mom. Horcrux socks are going to be gorgeous in that colorway!
Posted by: Jennifer | May 17, 2007 at 08:05 AM
Oooooh, I hadn't seen that T twist sweater before....it's very nice. I love the purple color. Sorry you had to rip back a couple inches. The sock yarn is lovely. What a wonderful picture of your attractive family!!
Posted by: Barbp | May 17, 2007 at 05:17 PM
Yeah that's a rocking purple for the Debbie Bliss Angora yarn! I have two balls of it that I guess will make into socks since the blue colors are too drabby to buy more for a top. It does feel nice though.
Sad, your mom is leaving. Glad to hear you all had some quality time together and hopefully bunches of pictures were taken.
The crocs are too cute!
Posted by: KnitPastis | May 18, 2007 at 05:04 AM