Glynis Socks by Cookie A and Boo! Toe-Up Socks

Even though I absolutely LOVE the little hexigon pattern created when knitting these they were a booger bear to knit.  I knit very tightly and the SSSK and K3TOG were almost impossible, never going through on the first swipe (or second and some times third)!!  I even broke a couple of needles.  I completed the first sock a long time ago but put them down.  I'm really glad they are finished and I love the way they look and feel!  Used Bernat Softee Baby in Fern green on a US size 1 needle!

Glynis by Cookie A from Sock Innovations

 

See the little hexigon pattern?  LOVE it!

I also finished up a pair of socks I've had on the needles since Halloween 2011.  I know, that's what I thought too!  These are Boo! Toe-Up socks and I find I really do not like a toe up sock.  I can screw that up SO fast!  The heels are always an issue and I usually bind-off too tightly so after all that work, the darn things don't fit at the ribbing (which is last with a toe up).  I do, however, like the little wailing faces of the Ghosts on these socks!  Fifth pair done for 2013!  YAY!

Boo! Toe-Up Socks

 

 

 

FAIL! Chico doesn't like Doggie Socks SOCKS!!!

Chico my 20 month old male Pit Bull has started licking/chewing his toes.  He splits his nails and is just constantly chewing.  There doesn't seem to be any boo boos, no rash or swelling so before we do get any of those nasty, hard to cure things I decided he needed socks.  Doggie Socks, doggie no lick socks.  I measured around his leg and cast on 36 stitches in Worsted Weight I Love This Yarn, powder blue for my prototype.  I used US Size 2 DPNs, joined in the round and started my K1P1 ribbing.  I knit the ribbing for 10 rows for the Cuff.  I changed to US Size 4 DPNs and knit 30 rounds for the leg of the sock before starting my toe decrease.  Since Chico refused to allow me to try the sock on while still attached to the needles and skein of yarn I just sort of guessed.  FAIL #1!  The sock is too short for long legged Chico!

I would double the number of leg rows if not 1 1/2 times that!

  60 to 90 Rows easy!

See, how stinking cute, Right?  =(

For the toe above, which is a little Y almost, I SSK the First (2) stitches on every needle and K2TOG the last (2) stitches on every needle for 1 row then knit around for the next row.  I repeat these 2 rows until there were only 18 stitches left on the needles.  Then I decreased every row until there were only 6 live stitches left.  I then used the Kitchener Stitch to graft the toe.

Here is the one Picture I could get while holding his leg, then he took off.

Totally dejected and unloved!!  How SAD can a guy look?

Don't look at my scratched up wood floors, terrible I know!!  He went and lay next to Chris' chair for protection and refused to walk on his sock or come any where near me!!!  BRAT!  I will NOT be spending any more time knitting Chico socks that's for sure!!!

Fairy Teddy DPNs Holders FOR SALE!!

Purple Skirt

Yellow Skirt

Green Skirt

Pink/Magenta Skirt

How CUTE are these little Fairy Teddies? They want to help keep you from dropping a stitch!!   Soft rubbery bodies, elastic cording to keep them securely on your needles.  Can be used as needle storage or on a WIP (work in progrss) and taken with you anywhere you go.  They will protect your needle points and well as your knitting bag and other items in your bag.  They fit 7" to 9" needles (longer lengths not recommended) and fit either DPNs, Single Point or Crochet Hooks.  I have 4 of each color set available.  Thanks for looking!  Hopefully these little Fairies made you smile!


You can also grab a set of these guys in my ebay store: 
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Summer Fun Monkey DPNs Holders FOR SALE!!!

Shown holding 4 Size 1 7" long metal sock needles.

Close-up of Red/Mauve Monkey Couple

Close-Up of Turquoise Monkey Couple.

Summer Fun Monkey Couples to save your knitting are HERE!!  I have 3 pair of Red/Mauve Monkeys and 3 pair of Turquoise Monkeys.  Each set comes with a Male Monkey end and a Female Monkey end, hence Monkey Couple...  They will hold DPNs, Single Point and/or crochet hooks as storage or while a work in progress is on the needles (to keep from dropping stitches!).  These guys fit 7" to 9" needles with elastic cording to keep the monkeys secure.  Light weight and compact when not in use and easy to store.  Several of these stitch holders will fit nicely in a Sandwich size Ziplock bag!  Asking $5.50/set plus $1.50 for USPS First Class Shipping within the Continental US only.

Aloha everyone!!

Neon Monkey DPNs Holders FOR SALE!!

These Neon Monkeys are here to HELP keep your DPNs in one place!!! Same as with the Adorable Alligators, these guys fit 7 to 9" DPNs, Single Point and crochet hooks.  Their soft rubbery bodies are perfect to protect your needle points as well as your totebag and anything else in your bag. 

There is 1 set of Bright Green Monkeys, 1 set of Bright Orange Monkeys, 1 set of Magenta Monkeys, 1 set of Bright Blue Monkeys, 1 set of Lilac Monkeys and 1 set of Banana Yellow Monkeys!  Monkeys are $5.50 and there is a $1.50 charge to mail via USPS First Class Mail within the Continental US only.  Thanks for swinging by!!  =)

Adorable Alligator DPN Holders for SALE!!!

Take a look at these adorable, brightly colored Alligator DPN Holders or Stitch Holders. The elastic cord between the two friendly Alligators will stretch to accommodate 7" DPNs, single point needles and/or crochet hooks. They can be used to hold yarn on the needles while the project is not being worked on or a storage device for a set of needles. These happy little guys just love to travel and will help keep your work from unraveling while in your totebag! Their soft rubbery bodies will protect the points on your needles as well as keep them from going through the sides of your craft bag. They will not get snagged on other things in your bag. Easy and compact to store without needles and very light weight. Shown, PURPLE is empty, BLUE is holding a Size D crochet hook and 5 Size 3 DPNs, GREEN is holding 4 Size 1 metal DPNs and RED is holding a pair of Size 1 Single Point (10") metal needles (which have them stretched all the way out)

There is one set of BLUE Alligators, one set of RED Alligators, one set of PURPLE Alligators and one set of GREEN Alligators. Please remember to specify your COLOR choice upon purchase.

Sent via USPS First Class mail within the continental US only. Thanks for looking and even if you do not take one of these guys home, I hope they at least made you giggle!! =)