So..this evening I finished the Over the Knee Socks from Handknit Holidays.

They are both the same length, I just need to make some garters for them.

Pattern Specs

Over the Knee Socks from Handknit Holidays

Yarn: Elizabeth Lavold Silky Wool – purple (3 Balls)

Needles : Size 2 dpns (knitpicks harmony)

Notes: I really like the pattern. It’s not too hard, yet challenging enough to keep my interest. They went pretty fast too considering how long they are. The only thing that bugs me is that I got laddering really badly. I tried all the tricks I know and couldn’t stop the ladders. I don’t ever get ladders normally so the only thing I can think of is maybe that I should have gone down a needle size. I think they’d be better in a bit firmer gauge, but they fit perfectly so I’d have to add some stitches if I wanted to do them again in this yarn.

Oh..and I said I used 3 balls. This is what is left from the 3rd ball.

Yeah.. I measured it and it was about 10 yards. I had a 4th ball just in case, but I never had to get into it.

Now..off to start the stockings for Plimoth Plantation.

So..that last post was a bit of a downer, but I’d like to thank everyone who posted comments to me and to BikerChick and to those who sent her private emails and cards in the mail. I know she’s not posted anything yet, but she is deeply greatful. She said that she understands now why I blog and about the great community of people who are out there in Knitblogland.  She was overwhelmed with the kindness from basically total strangers.  I was too. I thank you all.

In other news, my laptop has died and the repairman said that it would cost as much to fix as to purchase a new one. There’s issues with the place where the power cord plugs in and it involves the motherboard and stuff which makes it cost more in labor and parts. Luckily BikerChick has a PC and a laptop and is letting me use her PC until I can figure out what to do. I have no clue exactly what I’m going to do, because I don’t have the money to replace it right now. I guess it will sort itself out eventually.

BikerChick and I have both been knitting. I’m *almost* done with my pair of Over the Knee Socks from Handknit Holidays and she’s finished a pair of socks and a LOVELY wrap.

I don’t have any photos right now, but hopefully I’ll get some in a few days and post them here and on Ravelry.

*hugs to you all*