Happy New Year! The first project I finished in 2011 is my Jester's scarf. I love it! It's worm, colorful, and unique. A perfect pick-me-up on dreary winter days. It ended up taking about a ball and a half of each color. All in all, as my first entrelac project, it was fabulous! I will probably end up doing more in the future. I especially love lack of a wrong side that this pattern gives. The ribbed entrelac is fun and easy.
My Knitting New Year's resolution is not to cast on a new project before I finish what I am currently working on. I didn't quite follow that for the ribbed entrelac scarf, taking a brief hiatus to knit up a
Weekend Scarf as a quick gift over the holiday season.
My first project of the New Year is a pair of toe up socks in a baby pink, cotton yarn. I was going to use this for a baby project until my expected niece turned out to be a nephew! So, now I am using it to cast on for a pair of Ballet socks from Melissa Morgan-Oakes 'Toe-Up 2-at-a-Time Socks' book I am borrowing from my mother's library. I am thinking of adding an alteration to the leg portion so they can be knee highs.
I am also considering designing a pattern for my sister. This Christmas she decided she wants to make a set of stockings for her family. She wants to be able to personalize the tops with each family member's name. She has a specific look she wants for the toe and heel and since no one will be wearing them, sizing is not a big issue. I'm excited. I love a challenge!
