No pics tonight, sorry, but I promise I’ll do some soon.

I finished my husband’s socks and put another set on the needles the same night. I really enjoy knitting socks, and I have plans for the pair I’m working on now. I wasn’t sure about the colors in the skein, but they’ve knitted up really pretty.

I’m reading a terrific knitting book that I just have to recommend, Sweater Design in Plain English. The book gives great insight into how certain yarns and knit patterns will behave once they’re knit up into a sweater. Don’t be put off by the outdated patterns in the back, the knowledge you’ll pick up is well worth the price of the book!

I’ve been wanting to start sweater knitting, but finding patterns to fit any of us is a challenge. We’re not exactly skinny. Most patterns that fit me are too long, or the sleeves reach past my fingers, so I know I have to alter the patterns. I think I’d rather learn to develop my own patterns rather than tweak someone else’s. This book may just give me the confidence to cast on and give it a try!