Hello all – no desk from me this week, our temperatures took a nose dive, the heating went on and the knitting gene kicked back in! So I finished and wove in the ends of two pairs of socks, started a cabled sock and seamed a pair of fingerless gloves finished in April but put away because I didn’t need them in the summer. So I’m doing a bit of show and tell this week as I managed to finish three projects that had been hanging around for way too long, and got going on another one, which gave me an inordinate amount of pleasure… so I’m passing that along to you!
One plain pair on the left knitted with self patterning wool; one patterned pair on the right knitted with stretchy plain wool! Both sitting in the sock drawer now awaiting their turn.
And these are the new socks on the needles:
And now for the hands, a pair of fingerless gloves for work as I sit next to a window and it’s turned quite chilly in the morning until the place fully warms up.
I think a hat for me might be next, especially as they’ve used the word “snow” in our weather forecast this week! Or a cowl perhaps, either way, it’s time for knitting season again, especially as it’s now dropped to the wrong side of freezing here at night!!
Head on over to see Julia to join in with her weekly deskhop of crafty places around the world.
Famfa said:
Fierce competition from you this week. Absolutely loving those green socks – can I be cheeky and ask you to share the pattern? Gorgeous knits – you’ve been working hard, look forward to seeing the hat xxx
Regina M. Hamilton said:
I just love those socks and gloves. Happy crafting #4
Create With Joy said:
Great share Brenda – Stay warm!
Janene said:
Oh my gosh Brenda I LOVE your socks and mittens!!! I want for next winter lol!! You have done a fantastic job and so colourful :-). Happy WOYWW.
Janene #5
deb said:
Yey! so many finishes this week! Love those self patterned socks, must put that on my to do list for next year (list is way too long for this year!)
Can’t wait to see what type of hat you knit! OH no, not that nasty S word! Ours didn’t hang around long and we are expecting a very quiet week weather wise, plenty of sunshine, just the way I like it!
have a great week, Debxx
Shaz in Oz.x said:
ah Brenda you are all prepared indeedy!! wow what amazing thing that self patterning wool is – had to do a double take on that one great handwork happy WOYWW Shaz in Oz.x #16 I think
Nan G said:
Wow loved the pattern and it does it all by itself! Wow! Really ‘cool’ sox they look real comfy. A hat next…yes we need those in FL too, especially when I’m walking by the lake with a cold west wind. wink wink 🙂 Happy WOYWW! Nan G #9 ……Woot Woot on #1 this week!
queenartoypia said:
It is pouring rain here in Melbourne and quite nasty, I am glad however it is not going to snow that sounds very cold, you can have that all for yourself. Great knitting the cowl sounds nice, go for it then the hat to match.
happy WOYWW
Eliza & Yoda 13
Robin said:
Love the photo of the gloves, hands and flowers. The colors are so beautiful! You are the second sock blog today, I have read! Your socks, gloves and coming hat will keep you and others warm this winter!
Thank you for sharing,
Hugs, Robin #23
lirpastory said:
So cool! No pun intended. Love the socks and the gloves. I wish I had the patience to knit.
April
trisha too said:
WONDERFUL! And very timely post–it’s getting a little chilly around here . . .
:)trisha
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andrea said:
morning numero uno and what wonderful socks cant decide on my favourites but as the dark mornings and the rain are here…no doubt cold weather will be following soon !.Looking forward to seeing the new socks develop and whatever you decide next … i like the cowl idea personally have a fab week happy woyww Andrea#31
Pam said:
Love the colours of your socks, especially the green ones. I refuse to listen to the weather forecast as soon as the s word is mentioned! Hugs. Pam
Helen said:
Love the patterned socks especially, and the gloves look great too.. haven’t needed to get mine out yet, it’s turned very mild here this last few days.. sure it won’t last! Happy WOYWW Helen 20
RosC said:
Hi Brenda,
Long time since we last spoke. Hope you’re fine & well. Knitting socks is linked to the hibernation tendency I think. These are wonderful colourful socks and the gloves are the best thing for photographers in cold weather. Great pics of your lovely work.
Ros. #43.
Ali Wade said:
Happy WOYWW and congrats on the No.1 spot. How wonderful to click on your link and see this amazing selection of knitted items. Love them all. So wish I could knit socks – always been my ambition, but I struggle with a scarf!! Ali x #49
djkardkreations said:
Pretty hands and feet show and tell, Brenda! I can so tell you have a vivacious personality by the colors that you choose ~ very bright and happy colors! Happy WOYWW and have a wonderful week! Hugs, Darnell #12
acorncrafts said:
Lovely designs and the gloves look fabulous…SNOW already?
acorncrafts said:
oops I am at no 57…was commenting before I linked up
Julia Dunnit said:
Ugh. Snow already. And then Joy! Colourful home made gorgeousness to keep you warm. You have a skill at picking lovely wool I must say. Very happy to see your sweet pointy feet again!
chris dann said:
Gosh Brenda you have been busy. Lovely knitting and you’ve finished things, I have so many unfinished projects. That’s why I’ve been knitting the little hats.
Hope your weather is not as bad as forecast and the snow stays away for a bit longer.
Chris #45
Lunch Lady Jan said:
Hi there, great to see your lovely knitted stuff! I adore that diamond stitch on the green gloves…in fact, I’ve knitted it in the past. It’s one of those stitches that looks really tricky but isn’t! I like those!! I have this ancient Good housekeeping book of knitting stitches, some of them are sooooo complicated but pretty.
Hope the snow doesn’t arrive too soon….
Hugs, LLJ 7 xx
SARN (Stamping For Pleasure) said:
Oh you are going to be nice and toasty-warm for the cold season now Brenda. Your knitting looks great, I admire you for doing it.
Hugs
Sarn xxx
Shoshi said:
Gorgeous knittings, Brenda! Keep you nice and snug for the winter!
Happy WOYWW,
Shoshi #65
VonnyK said:
Lovin those socks. The ones on the needles look really special. How cool are those gloves. I shuddered when you said the temp was the wrong side of zero, ouch, I couldn’t imagine that. 14 deg at night is freezing for me.
Have a great week and stay warm.
Von #63
Monique said:
Ow, those look fabulous!
Happy WOYWW
xx Monique #76
Voodoo Vixen said:
LOL Brenda, I am sitting here with aircon on waiting for the room to be cool enough to sleep and you are showing me knitted gloves and socks!! They do look fab though… and will keep you nice and toasty! Annette #22
Angie said:
Lovely work! I am not a knitter so I will gaze longingly at the lovely creations and gain warmth that way! Happy WOYWW
Angie #85
Sandy Dehon said:
Brenda your socks are gorgeous especially the new green ones you are working on. Love those gloves kid. I do not knit but it is on my bucket list – along with cleaning my house.
Sandy
Carole said:
so wonderful warm and hand made…love the finger mittens…Be well Carole #91
Jan Ltc said:
Great makes Brenda! xx Jan (92)
Alexandra said:
Your knitting is absolutely amazing! I LOVE LOVE the socks. Stay warm and cozy! 🙂
Deb Willis said:
Lovely warm & snug looking knits! Snow this early not good 😦
Happy woyww
Debs #81
Julie Lee said:
Fabulous knits and the photos are superb. I love the one with the marigolds (are they marigolds?) The colours you’ve chosen are gorgeous. My favourites are the shades of green. Have a Happy WOYWW. Julie Ann xx #28
Spyder said:
Oh they look soooo cosy! Love the colours!
HaPpY WoYwW?! Thank you for my crafty snoop!
((Lyn)) #59
Heather said:
Wonderful knitting, they look so snuggly and Beautifully made 🙂
Happy WOYWW Heather #82
Winnie said:
Wow, this is the second stop I found amazing knitted socks! They are so pretty! Love how different they are from one another. Those fingerless gloves look amazing too. Wish I knew how to do needle work after all these great samples. Enjoy the week! Winnie#73
Chris said:
Beautiful socks and I just love fingerless gloves! Chris102
Donna Wheat said:
love the colours on the green sock. thanks for sharing, Donna #52
Carol N said:
Oh my gosh! Those are really cool… I mean warm… anyway… wonderful!
Happy WOYWW!
Carol N #86
Ann Russell ╪ said:
Hi Brenda – Love your socks & mittens, they look so cosy & snuggly!!! Have a lovely week & happy WOYWW, Hugs Ann-R (109) x
Jennyff said:
Wow, wow, wow beautiful work. xx
Deborah Frings said:
I caved in this week and turned the heating on too! But it is really quite cold now! Kathryn told me she saw some snowflakes yesterday on the trip home from school – fortunately they didn’t last! Love the fingerless gloves!
Shoshi said:
Thanks for your lovely comment Brenda – the stress levels vary from day to day as Mum can be very difficult when she chooses. She seems a bit more settled now, though, thank goodness. Still a lot of box unpacking and sorting to do throughout the house, and including my ARTHaven, before I can start serious creating again! One day… I can’t wait!! Meantime, I’ve got to rest a lot as it’s all catching up with me.
Shoshi #65
Twiglet said:
I am so late getting round this week but just needed to snoop a few desks! Great socks – I love the purple ones – what make of wool have you used? x Jo