Right now my obsession really has nothing to do with ducks, except that I do worry about them a little too much. They spend most days sitting in snow drifts and tonight we’ll see how they do in the minus temps. So far they don’t seem to be fazed by any of our nasty midwest storms, except that I can’t find any eggs.
THIS has become my indoor addiction…
I found it on a fabulous quilter’s website, Film In The Fridge . I dreamed about it so much that I HAD to make it! I’m hoping to make it king sized if I can stick with it long enough. Of course, Kacey makes sure all blankets in the house are up to code (her code….COMFY!).
But then I decided I needed something to work on while I watched TV, so I struggled for a day and knitted my first sock!
“WOW!” you say? Yep, I’m pretty proud of this one only because it was my first attempt. Let’s just say after hours of youtube instruction and another hour on the phone with my superb knitter friend, Lauren, I finished sometime around midnight. Mind you I started at 8 in the morning with very few breaks!
Hubby says the per hour cost of my single sock may not be cost effective.
What? I have to duplicate it!!?? AHHHHHHH!!!
LAuren ROAds on 2010.01.08
That’s a good looking sock, Kelly. Nice job! I also really like the quilt — keep it up!
Romo on 2010.01.08
When will you work up to whipping out socks and quilts for your family? They sure look wonderful!!!
Nancy on 2010.01.10
Love love love the quilt! The sock is pretty fine, too. You are an inspiration! (Mind you, I don’t sew or knit, but you still inspire me!)
Kikapu on 2010.01.11
I’m amazed at how our ducks are surviving the cold here in Ottawa - they are an inspiration, and so is your quilt!
Jenny on 2010.01.16
I finally saw the sock! It’s beautiful! Can’t wait to see what becomes of the yarn I sent your way!
momgateway on 2010.01.20
Lovely post…wish I had as much talent as you!
Julie Size on 2010.01.20
You are lucky! I am addicted to horses!
Julie
http://www.ridingaside.blogspot.com
Annalia on 2010.02.01
The more socks you make, the faster you’ll get, and the hours per sock ratio will even out.
I love your string quilt. I think it would be very cheerful to have a finished product of that laying around.
hunter on 2010.02.02
A sock in one day is speedy! I’ve been doing it for years and it still takes me a week or so. And it’s true, the second is faster and the third faster still. Welcome to the dark, erm, warm side!