So socks are coming along nicely, I'm able to switch between them now easily. The green socks are my 'no brainer' pattern since it's only four row repeat I can work on those and watch tv or whatever. The blue socks are a bit slower due to the darkness of the yarn and a bit more complicated pattern. Haven't picked up the hat in a couple of weeks.
I made a crocheted kumquat!
But first an explanation. So, my loving man Jon has a silly thing he says sometimes when groceries or food is mentioned. 'Kumquats. I love kumquats'. He doesn't. He just likes saying the word. This got him in a little bit of trouble when he was working because someone took him seriously and bought a 1/2 lb of kumquats for him. He had to tell them that it was a personal joke and wasn't serious which the person was rather disappointed to find out. Anyway, when we met and he said that I asked him, 'You do?!' (because I like kumquats and it would have been another food that we both like) and he said no and then told me that story.
So, I told him about a week ago 'Better watch out I'm going to knit or crochet a kumquat for your birthday', which he chuckles and says I'm silly. Well, I was sitting at my computer last night and it suddenly struck me that I had the perfect yarn scrap for doing just that.
As you know, my only experience with crocheting so far is the cat bed and a section of a blanket. Well, if I remembered how to do that sliding magic circle I can do this! Turns out that scrap ball of yarn had just enough green on the end to make this a perfect match for the project. Getting that magic circle started was a pain and I didn't count the stitches, just winged it. Not an exact replica but it's good enough. I have enough to do another one or two using a size 2 hook since this is sock yarn. I am so pleased with how I just guessed at increases and decreases and muddled through. I stuffed it with cotton balls we have in the medicine cabinet and I don't think he has a clue I made it. He rarely pays attention to what I'm knitting unless I point it out. His birthday is in August so this is going to be so fun!
Now on to the yarn sale. Knitpicks is still having their summer yarn sale darn them! But the new colorways for the Arcane Fibreworks Yarn Club started and I want one of all three!
The thing about the yarn club is you can gift someone a subscription HINT heheh. I know everyone that reads this is as broke as I am but these are soooo preetty!
That's all for today, it feels good to have things to work on in a short time. Hope all your yarn doesn't tangle and your blocking successful!
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