I finished up my Diamond Gansey socks and gave them to my eldest daughter. She kept hinting she wanted them the whole time I was knitting and she has been a good elf lately (most of the time). She was big time surprised as I don't think she thought I would really actually give them to her. She's hardly taken them off since (which I'm taking as a good thing).
Pattern is from the book Socks From The Toe Up by Wendy Knits. Yarn is by Cakewalk on Etsy in Cherry Blossom.
The little elf meanwhile, has decided she doesn't ever want her photo taken again.
It's been so cold lately and all quilts are being constantly used and left crumpled up around the place like this. I am constantly folding, folding, folding....
To calm myself down from my new job as cheif (only) quilt folding elf, I bought some Christmas knitting yarn - Malarigo worsted in Chapel Stone and MadelineTosh Vintage in Violin. Both of these can look forward to the destiny of being cowls.
In fact, I might have already be more than half way through one of said cowls already....
Addicted. Me. Never.
Lovely socks. I went through a stage like your youngest ~ I'm still in it ~ don't like to have my photo taken.
Love the cable in your cowl ~ it's beautiful!
Posted by: elsa | 12/17/2012 at 12:52 PM
Hehe, such sweet elves you have! Even if some don't like their pictures taken :)
Posted by: Jeni | 12/17/2012 at 01:57 PM
I have that sock book. I've actually had it for over a year now, one of my girls got it for me, but I still haven't tried any of the patterns. From the toe up just kind of scares me, but after seeing how cute yours came out I guess it's time to give them a try. I have lots of yarn just waiting to become socks. Time to get over my fear, eh?
There's nothing more comforting than seeing a home with quilts strewn all over the place. I just love that your family adores and appreciates your hard work. In case I don't make it back before Christmas, I'd like to wish you and your family a Very Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Cheryl - MA | 12/17/2012 at 02:54 PM
Love your socks, love your quilts, love your fabric! You are the first blog I read every day. You have inspired me to drag out my sewing machine after all these years. Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Linda | 12/17/2012 at 03:33 PM
Lovely surprise for the big elf. Crumpled is such a wonderful site. I love that they are being used.
Posted by: Julie | 12/17/2012 at 07:17 PM
It always makes me smile when I see a quilt in a big muddle. Tells me someone was cuddling up in my love.
Posted by: Mary Ann | 12/17/2012 at 09:17 PM
Lovely socks - they match the trousers beautifully - and I'm with your youngest - I have ALWAYS hated my photo being taken. The Cowl is lovely - would you be able to tell us what the pattern is please? (Not so that I can be a copy cat, but given these cold days, I'm feeling the need for more warm neckwear - and that's just indoors!)
Posted by: Jane | 12/18/2012 at 12:12 AM
Are those bamboo needles? How do you like them? I don't knit much anymore but I usually use metal.
Posted by: lisa m | 12/18/2012 at 03:03 AM
Hi Jane,
Pattern is the Millwater Cowl - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/millwater (you might need to sign in the Ravelry to be able to buy the pdf). It's quite relaxing to knit and much easier than it looks :)
Posted by: aneela | 12/18/2012 at 12:17 PM
Hi Lisa,
I like using the bamboo needles but I mostly use metal ones too - the wool always slips on and off the metal much easier :)
Posted by: aneela | 12/18/2012 at 12:19 PM