Yay! Saturday I finished my first pair of slipper socks! I'm so excited! They were really easy to knit(and they are so comfy!)-I've already started on my second pair. At this rate, I'll be done well before Christmas! Must post pictures...
Unfortunately the socks leave behind quite a bit of yarn. If you're using the Lion Brand Chunky yarn (which is what the pattern calls for), one ball is not quite enough for two-so you need an extra ball. I wondered what I was going to do with all the extra yarn, so I decided I'm going to try to attempt to make some wristwarmers that use bulky yarn. I found a pattern that looks simple enough, although I need to get a new set of double pointed needles-the pattern calls for 9s, and the biggest I have are only 7s. I see a 50% off coupon from Micheal's in the paper, so I'm going to get a set of bamboo needles (I know I said I wasn't too fond of bamboo, but my first bamboo needles were 3s, and I was using sock yarn-larger needles and thicker yarn makes a better bamboo experience.) ;)
I've also taught myself to crochet-I can only do single crochet, but it's enough to make a couple of simple purses for my neices for Christmas. (again, I need to post pictures).
Even though I forgot to report it, I reached all my goals Labor Day weekend-I knitted/shaped the heel for my slouching socks, started the Christmas projects, and taught myself basic crochet. I was so proud of myself! Now if I can just keep knitting the slipper socks at the same pace I've been doing-it'll all be good!
