Monkey Socks... finally!

I started these socks in June 2007 and just finished them a few days ago. That has got to be some kind of record for longest UFO! I knit the first sock and then put it aside because the way the colors pooled didn't thrill me. But I dug them out again one day when I was looking for a portable project and finally finsihed them off.



Stats:
Pattern: Monkey socks by Cookie A
Needles: Size 2 Addis
Yarn: Socks that Rock medium weight - in Metomorphosis colorway
Mods: I did one less repeat than the pattern called for. I think I would have run out of yarn if I hadn't!



I'm still not 100% happy with the way the colors blended, but I am glad they are finally done!






What do you think? Wearable?

Exploring the Dark Side

As you may have noticed - I have indeed decided to try some crochet. I know I know... What about the knitting! I'm still knitting!! See? One finished Monkey sock!



I used Socks that Rock Mediumweight in the Metamorphosis colorway. I got this at Stitches East last year. I still need to knit the second one - but it may be a while. I seems to be having SSS on my last THREE socks!! I will get around to it eventually though. I do love the colors - even if they may not be the best for this pattern....





But - back to the Crochet - I found this cool site:
Crochetme.com

It has some free crochet patterns - including crocheted socks! Some of the articles are interesting too. Give it a read!

They also a link to a crocheted yoda and princess leia! How can you beat that!

I finished a square for my Larger than life bag from Interweave crochet.
I am using Tahki Donegal Tweed. I am not yet sure if all the blocks will be the same or not. I may even add a forth color.






I really enjoyed crocheting this and I have learned that reading crochet instructions is hard! Too many sk, sc, and dc's! I prefer the charts - I am a visual learner - so that is no big surprise to me. I always prefer reading knitting charts too rather than reading the directions.

I also really like one of the other patterns in the Spring 07 Interweave Crochet issue (the same one that has the Larger than Life bag.)

I love this beach comber tunic from interweave crochet.




The top is knit and the bottom is crochet. I think it's a great combo - the best of both worlds!!

One more crochet reference - I also purchased this cute pattern from Roxycraft. It's a crocheted turtle!! I love turtles... so I had to get him.




There are lots of other cute patterns on her site too - go check them out!