Awwww . . .

Aren't these beautiful? They are the pattern and yarn from the last Wollmeise sock club installment. She used the pattern that came with it (I never did that all year), and the Bluebell yarn. She gave them to me this weekend because she said a) I always knit socks for everyone else and no one has ever knit socks for me, b) blue is my favorite color and c) she knows I'll never make a sock pattern that complex with so many twists and turns and cables. Aren't they great? And they fit perfect too. Thanks, Sis, you're the best. I think I'll wear them this week after the cool front comes through and the temperatures drop into the 80's. LOL.





And, finally, drumroll please . . . may I present . . . THE GIRASOLE . . .

First, in its unblocked state . . . I measured it and don't remember where I wrote it down.



In a nice warm bath . . .

Layed out on the floor in the foyer . . .

All done . . . it measures about 46" across . . .

I am really pleased with it and think it came out beautifully, if I do say so myself. It is made from Louet Gems in Fine/Sport Weight on a size 7 needle. I started it on 6/7/09 and finished it on 9/20/09. I did leave out a couple of sections (don't remember which ones) here and there because I didn't want it to turn out too big. I used about 4 and a half skeins of yarn, about 1020 yds. by my estimate.

I can't wait to give it to our friends' daughter, whose baby is due in January. They're in another state, so I hope I can deliver it in person to see their reaction.

Have a great week.