Knitting up the stash

Amidst all of the action at Chez Ragged, there has been some knitting going on. Atop you can see something that was knit on a bit of a whim. Who doesn't need a green hat with earflaps and tassles. I make no promises that it will be worn, but darnit, it's so very gnomish and cool. The yarn was thick and thin, making it nubby and interesting when knit up.

Next you see the Jaywalker socks that I FINALLY completed. The first sock went quickly, but due to lack of concentration, poor notes or too many butter cookies clogging my arteries, I found myself ripping and re-casting on repeatedly. I just kept getting hung up. Not pleased that they aren't very stretchy, but loved the colors and love the pattern. All-in-all the struggle was worth it: they are a hit.

The photographs do not do the colors in either project justice. Unfortunately I am not getting full use of the extended sunlight hours. For details, check the finished objects section at right.