Wednesday, November 23, 2011

work-in-progress Wednesday

finally, progress!

This Denmark sock has been on my needles for a long time it seems to me - almost a month exactly. And although I've been working on it quite often it didn't feel like I was making much progress until now. Yesterday I started the heel flap and sock progress usually accelerates when the heel turn has been completed. At least that's what I usually find.

Now's the time to finally put a name on these socks. Once completed they're going to be part of my Christmas gift knitting. When I cast on I had a name in mind but a couple of weeks ago that friend dropped a not-so-subtle hint that she'd like some fingerless mitts instead. Okay-dokey, but where will these socks find a home? That's what I need to decide in the next day or two, in time to tailor the foot length to the intended recipient.

Tosh Sock in "Cove"
Also in the next couple of days I need to make a tentative list of Christmas knitting. And with about a month left, it'd better be short. I guess I'd better cast on some fingerless mitts soon. I've got the yarn and I've decided on the pattern, but first there's a pair of socks to finish!

It's Work-in-Progress Wednesday over at Tami's Amis. Click the link to have a look at what everyone else has been up to. Almost certainly there's a lot more Christmas crafting being done!

8 comments:

Wanderingcatstudio said...

I find the foot goes much faster too - weird!

pinkundine said...

Oooh, both of your yarns are such gorgeous colours. I know what you mean about socks progressing so much faster after the heel (although the fact that I have small feet helps with that too!)

Marie/Underground Crafter said...

I love the yarn colors. Many of us are also getting ready for some last minute holiday crafting, so you're in good company!

Alittlebitsheepish said...

Lovely yarns. I always figured the foot goes faster because it is half plain knitting

Paula said...

Lovely purple!
I still have a batch of gift knitting to do as well

Liz said...

I love the colour and the pattern on your Denmark socks. The new youar for the gloves is gorgeous and I love the pattern. It's been sat in my Ravelry favourites for a few weeks now, lol. :)

Andria said...

So pretty!! Christmas knitting is taking up all of my time right now, so much to get done (really I should just start earlier!).

Delusional Knitter said...

I usually knit from the toe up, so I find the reverse to be true ... same principle though!!