I have an FO for 2007! I can't believe it. Of all things, it's a pair of socks!
Click photo for knitting details.
I thought that I would be forever doomed to only knitting one sock. For some reason I never could get my mind around the basic construction of a sock. But there was something about this yarn that mesmerized me into finishing them. Maybe variegated yarns are the key to getting me to finish a pair of socks? So, I've set myself a little knitting new year's resolution: One finished object a month. I think that's pretty do-able. I feel motivated to try anyways and since I'm starting my congé maternité very soon, I think I'll be able to get a good start.
So, I've got a couple projects on the needles these days: A log cabin blankie from Mason-Dixon knitting and a chunky baby cardigan for the babe. I'm also going to be making a couple more pairs of house socks to gift to a far away blogger friend!
A good friend here in France has just confessed to me that she wants to learn to knit, so we have to get that taken care of too!
And something totally random, I hear it's supposed to snow this week in Paris! I can't believe it. But here's to hoping...
This is the beginning of my 29th week of pregnancy and I'm starting to feel the weight of the baby partout! Especially in my hips!
I hope everyone's having a wonderful start to your week.
Very cute socks! It doesn't look like your ankles are swollen yet, you lucky girl!
Posted by: laura b | January 22, 2007 at 15:09
I've learned to love knitting, even if I'm not really nimble yet. I haven't actually made anything except practice thingies with some holes and mistakes in them, but I'm now working on my first scarf, yay!
Your socks are so cute! But they look intimidating to this beginner, haha.
Posted by: Jennifer | January 22, 2007 at 16:08
Socks look great! I wish I could finish a project!!!
Posted by: Robyn | January 22, 2007 at 16:13
I know a lot of people in France who learned to knit for the sole purpose of making layette... And then they never really make it to adult garments (or socks, for that matter).
Posted by: Veronique | January 22, 2007 at 17:05
Aw, such cute socks! Here's to finished projects, always such a feat.
Posted by: ambika | January 22, 2007 at 19:27
Sorry if this is a silly question, but what is an "FO"?
REALLY cute socks...
Posted by: buzzgirl | January 22, 2007 at 20:06
Great photo!
Posted by: Alison | January 22, 2007 at 21:31
Those socks are tres cute! : )
Posted by: Serena | January 22, 2007 at 23:59
Cute socks! You did a good job. :)
Posted by: The Franco Fille | January 23, 2007 at 01:33
Lovely socks! And I think that sounds like a doable goal--until you have a little bebe taking up all of your spare knitting time! :)
Posted by: Jessica | January 23, 2007 at 04:07
Those are really cute...they look nice and cozy...and WARM!
Posted by: Mlle Smith | January 23, 2007 at 05:36
the yarn is gorgeous and this photo is quite lovely as well.
and yes, one project a month until... well you know :)
Posted by: NessieNoodle | January 23, 2007 at 17:51
please say a pair is for me???? heheee, we had snow flurries this evening!! I ran to the window like a kid.
Posted by: riana | January 23, 2007 at 22:33
oh my word. i can not believe i have been out of touch for so long. so sorry, i had no idea you were!!! omg. CONGRATS!!!
Posted by: amy | January 24, 2007 at 04:01
Love the socks!! The next 10 weeks will fly!! You're little one will be here before you know it!
Posted by: Cathy | January 25, 2007 at 00:37
Love the socks!! The next 10 weeks will fly!! You're little one will be here before you know it!
Posted by: Cathy | January 25, 2007 at 00:37
I love your socks! Is it one yarn?? They are really wonderful!
I also love that you post your belly shots:) you and riana take such great belly photos:)
You write really beautifully, I especially love the posts about your mom:)
Posted by: kim | January 26, 2007 at 05:57
Speaking of knitting classes, I still have loads of stuff to learn- would love to hook up for an afternoon of knitting especially if you are working on any baby knitting projects. Let me know! Once you start maternity leave it will be the perfect way to spend a lazy afternoon!
Posted by: Nicole | January 26, 2007 at 10:55
Great socks! There is definitely something mesmerizing about knitting them with variegated yarn...
Woohoo- you have some fresh meat on your hands. ;) I am teaching my two neighbors to knit. It is fun!
Posted by: frecklegirl jess | January 29, 2007 at 06:52