Sunday photos!

Yes, I'm keeping my word and posting photos of my lovely FOs today - including the first FO of 2008, the Lilac Socks! (apologies if you don't have Ravelry, there are non-linked photos here also).

So, photos! First up, the aforementioned Lilac Socks. Started August 2007, finished January 12, 2008. *ahem* These are knit in Marian's Suffolk Wool, which is a real delight to work with - springy and yet firm - it's what I would call a "no-nonsense" yarn, you can tell it's going to stand up for a lot of abuse, and yet it's so pretty the way she dyes it! Look at the neat pink/purple/green/white going on here, just lovely!



Next up, the Wedgewood Socks - Patons Classic Merino, colourway "Wedgewood" - started April 2007, finished December 2007. *ahem* I've already raved about the Classic Merino for comfy socks, the only small drawback is that it tends to "fuzz" a bit after a few washings and wearings, but it's still warm and durable and comfy, so all good.






Third, the Rosewood Socks - also Patons Classic Merino, colourway "Rosewood" (gee, I'm original!) - started May 2007, finished December 2007. *ahem* Are we seeing a trend here? More warm happy feet.









And finally, yes you've waited over a year for this... Peter's v-neck cabled sweater. Front and back views here, there are a couple more shots on the Ravelry project page. I can honestly say I am VERY pleased with this sweater, not least of all because Peter is VERY pleased with it - it's his default "wear around the house because it's a bit chilly" sweater now. It's very comfortable due to the sweatshirt-type styling and he likes it a lot - immediately after putting it on he requested another, in a crewneck style. Not quite what I had planned for his next sweater (a Shetland Chunky sweatshirt-style), but there are many years ahead for many more sweaters. He also wants a traditional Aran-style cabled cream wool fisherman-type sweater. Put it on the list.

Actually, thinking of lists, did I mention that I joined "Mission Possible" yesterday? Same basic idea as my UFO sidebar, but with a twist - you have to finish / deal with 12 knitting/yarn-related things from a list by the end of 2008, or else donate them to charity! Eek! So, more motivation, more accountability, more excuses to spend time on Ravelry... uh, did I just say that? Heck, I spent 3 hours reading knitblogs yesterday morning, so why not. I do LOVE LOVE LOVE not working weekends anymore!

Today is about laundry and taking down the tree and a raid on Sunken Temple at high noon. And knitting on a new blanket square for the charity project - one of my volunteer "joiners" has finished a whole blanket this week and started on a second. So we need more squares! Nice.

Have a lovely Sunday!