First, I have just finished knitting a pair of socks. They took me just over a month (as opposed to two years for the last pair). I used some lovely Miss Babs Cosmic yarn in the color Wilding. The pattern is Hermione's Everyday Socks which is free on Ravelry. You will hear me talk about Ravelry a lot. It is an amazing web site especially for the knitting and crocheting community. Take a look around. Here is a photo of my finished socks:
I had a really fun day yesterday with Sandra exploring thrift stores. There were great bargains available for a little searching. I'm most excited about two projects. The first will be long-term. It is an antique chair that really needs some attention. Plus a new rung. Plus new caning. Here is the current picture. I'll update as I actually get started on the work, but I think she will be a beauty. (And she was a steal at $5.)
The other project I'm anxious to begin is cutting a dress down to make Emme a summer play dress.. It has beautiful embroidery edging. A bit of a hefty thrift store price of $5, but certainly a bargain. First, the sewing machine needs to be functional but I'm looking forward to the challenge. The dress is a bit wrinkly, Photos:
That's all for today. I cast on a new hat tonight that I'll be discussing soon.
