Wednesday, 11 January 2012

WIP WIP Hooray!

Today is a special person's 40th birthday!!!!!! 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY D!
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We will be celebrating at the weekend but for today it's business as usual - almost. I made him a little something this week so you'll have to wait until FO Friday for that - I will TRY to get a picture of him wearing it for Friday's post, but he's a bit camera shy so I can't promise.

And so for my other Work in Progress. I already wrote about my puffing disasters yesterday, so last night, I decided it was time to try something new! In fact, given recent experience it may have been a little foolish - this is the status update from the CFTC Facebook page last night... 
But surprisingly, it worked! I managed to make the toe and the first part of the foot without any problems. There are a few stitches that are not quite perfect but I am very pleased with it so far. 
I'm using Socks from the Toe Up by Wendy Johnson and started this following the pattern from the Gusset Heel Socks because I preferred that cast-on, but I may use the heel from the Short Row Socks - I'm not sure yet. 

Well that's it for today - I'm off to Body Balance. This is my first week back into my regular exercise schedule but after several weeks off prior to- and during Christmas, I'm finding it a bit of a struggle. There was a little devil on my shoulder this morning suggesting I cancel the class and knit instead. I. Must. Be. Strong - there's a birthday takeaway on offer this evening, after all! 

Hope you have a lovely day, and don't forget to check out the other WIPs at Tami's
xxxxx

14 comments:

  1. Yay, socks! Love the yarn, and it looks like they are going beautifully already!

    Also, re the first picture - Happy Birthday (and what a cutie!)

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  2. Wow - those socks look awesome!

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  3. The socks look so nice!love the colour.
    Happy birthday to your Special person :)

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  4. Excellent way to challenge yourself! I have tried continental but I twist my stitches and apparently I am too lazy to look up a video on youtube.
    The socks look wonderful.

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  5. Happy birthday Easy Rider aka D

    and he doesnt look camera shy at all in that photo, maybe pose him on his motorbike while wearing the F?

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  6. Beautiful socks, hope the body balance went well, congrats for going, and happy birthday to your mister!

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  7. I'm lovin' your socks! I must learn to knit socks this year!

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  8. Looking good! I'm gonna try a different toe up pattern for my next pair.

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  9. Good luck Sarah! I haven't tried toe up yet but I'll be reading your progress w/interest.
    Hau 'oli la hanau to your man.
    My husband used to ride; I should have taken a pic of him on his motorcycle before he sold it.

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  10. Your socks look really good, good luck with the rest of them! Love the yarn!

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  11. Have fun celebrating! The toe-up sock looks great so far!

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  12. For some reason I really like that yarn you're using! Such cool colors :D
    xo,
    wink
    ps Oh, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! :)

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  13. It looks like you are doing really well with your sock so far and you have really good choices in colour!!

    Happy birthday to your mister :)

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  14. The sock looks great! I can't wait to start my first pair of socks. I think I might try toe-up since it seems easier than top-down. How are you liking the toe-up method so far?

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