My first sweater

I think I'm a fairly accomplished knitter, but for some reason, I've never undertaken the challenge of knitting a sweater - mostly the issue was to commit to buying so much yarn at once. But at Stitches West, I found a great deal on Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Superbulky, so now I am doing it! You can see more on my ravelry projects page, and I'll post a picture when I'm done.

Stitches West

Stitches West, originally uploaded by Mrs. Jeffrye.

Trina talked me into going to Stitches West in San Jose with her today, and I had so much fun, and bought too much yarn!

We also got to meet Jess and Casey, the founders of Ravelry! I felt shy like I do when I meet "famous" people. Very cool day.

baby booties

baby booties, originally uploaded by Mrs. Jeffrye.

i knitted these up for jerm's co-worker who's expecting a baby. they are so darned cuite! i modified this pattern, replacing the buttons for ties (since i didn't have time for find buttons).

next sock project

IMG_7051, originally uploaded by Mrs. Jeffrye.

i just finished one sock, now on to the next! i think i may almost meet my knitting deadlines for Christmas - i only have 3 projects, and though my mailing things may not arrive until after dec. 25, i think i can get them done before hand. yay!

Knitting Time-Out

I've had to take a little break from knitting this week, so I can get through finals. I've knit a few half-hearted rows on my socks (I'm to the toe of the second sock), but I am not going to attempt any kitchener stitch until I'm done with finals. So Friday looks to be a big knitting / Christmas blitz! Can't wait. Too bad I have to get through that lame final first. :(

self-patterning socks

IMG_6985, originally uploaded by Mrs. Jeffrye.

getting closer to done! i just started the heel on the second sock, so i'm almost done. i paused yesterday to work on an ill-fated project which i have to frog until i get more wool. too bad all the yarn shops are closed today. :(

jerm's homemade socks

jeremiah's homemade socks, originally uploaded by Mrs. Jeffrye.

these were my first foray into sock knitting, completed 2 years ago. jerm still likes them and wears them around in winter with his shorts and t-shirt. i guess so long as his feet are warm the rest of him is warm!

i like the pink striping a lot, and believe it or not, jerm loves it too. he thinks they're awesome.