Weekend happiness

Not much better than Sunday brunch followed by more coffee and knitting. The heel is turned on sock 2 of Fred and George and I'm about to pick up the stitches on the flap. I love how these socks are turning out. 

Mug by my unbelievably talented cousin, Kate Johnston. http://ktjohnstonpottery.weebly.com

All the Unofficial Harry Potter Socks

I am nearly finished with sock #1 of Fred and George from the Unofficial Harry Potter magazine. I love it.  Can't wait to do #2. The color work always gives me pause - I am still learning how much slack to give the carried-behind yarn so that the sock will still stretch enough to go on. 

I think I want to do the other 3 socks in the magazine, too. Sock Summer!

Beta testing Roadtrip to Rhinebeck

My dear test knitters are approaching the slightly tricky but very cool part of my sock pattern. The leaf motif on the back of the sock begins at the bottom of the heel - perfect for when you wear your open-back clogs (or birks). I hope they don't have a problem with the instructions. I can't wait to get this pattern out there!

First leaf of Fall

My kids hate me for it, but I love Fall. The crisp mornings, the changing leaves, the back to school, and best of all I can start wearing all my hand-knit socks again. 

I have sent a sock pattern out to some beta testers. I plan to post a sneak peek in the next few days. I really love this sock. I hope others will too!