Jeffy's Socks

Jeffy's Socks Look! My Very First Completed Socks! This was another knitting surprise for Jeffy. I know, I know -- what a treat, eh? Especially since he almost never wears socks. But his birthday was coming up, and I'm currently addicted to socks, so... These were super-fast socks to knit, which is part of the reason I chose them. The yarn is warm and relatively thick. I did something which is apparently a classic sock-knitter thing to do, which was to give him one completed sock and one sock still on the needles. I wasn't convinced that I had the sizing right, so instead of ripping two socks out, I figured I'd just rip one out if necessary. Turns out, it was necessary; the socks were too big, but if I'd gone around measuring his foot, it really would have given away the surprise. (I think they're still a bit big, but he assures me they're fine, so I'm letting it go. But if I make him more, ever, they're going to be a bit smaller.) Pattern: Knitty's Thuja Yarn: King Cole Merino Superwash Wool

Neva's Hat and Scarf When I found this yarn on sale at Wool-Tyme, I knew it was destined for Neva. The pink, the purple, the fuzziness -- it has everything she loves. I thought it might only be enough for a scarf, but there was enough for a hat as well. She's been asking when they were going to be done for some time now, and this morning she was clearly delighted to be able to wear them to school. I'm not sure how well that hat will stay on, but the wool should keep her good and warm if it manages to stay on her body. Pattern: made up from bits and pieces I picked up from samples at Wool-Tyme and from the Yarn Harlot's book, "Knitting Rules!" Yarn: Lana Gatto "Musa" (wool/acrylic blend)