Category Archives: socks

The cure for the common cold, knit a pair of socks

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Tigs

Of course in my world, knitting a pair of socks is the cure for almost anything.  I’ve got several pairs of socks that need to be knitted.  Okay, that’s an understatement.  Let me try that another way. I have several … Continue reading →

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Today…socks

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Tigs

Ok, I admit it, I have a sock knitting problem. The problem being that the universe seems to want me to do things other than knit and wear socks. Tonight I’m working on finishing up a pair I knit before. … Continue reading →

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I just don't blog enough, this gets long

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Tigs

Life keeps getting in the way of my blogging.  Ok, no really, it’s still the picture thing.  However, I keep trying. It’s been a big year of changes in my life.  Hubby and I are living in separate states and … Continue reading →

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Thursday is sock day

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Tigs

It’s Thursday and in my house these days means that it’s time to make sure I have a sock for knitting tonight at Knit Nite. Currently the only socks on the needles are some S.M.I.L.E. socks that were for the … Continue reading →

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Some breathing room

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Tigs

Project Finish These UFOs is coming along nicely.  Partially because I’ve admitted defeat.  I was knitting Mr Ben for my nephews for Christmas.  Well, actually 2 Mr Bens.  Not long after I started the project there was a little voice … Continue reading →

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I made socks

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Tigs

Oh my oh my did I make socks. They were a late Christmas gift for my dear friend Suzanne. Not late as in I was late but late as in the idea came to me late so I never even … Continue reading →

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To the frog pond with ye!

Posted on December 30, 2007 by Tigs

(I’ll add pictures later, the light is bad right now) I finally got around to knitting some socks for me. I had some Knit Picks Simple Stripes, which is a fake fair isle yarn. I really wanted to knit this … Continue reading →

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There have been socks…oh yes

Posted on December 25, 2007 by Tigs

I finished up two pairs for hubby in my usual pattern for him. The first was made out of Knit Picks Felici in Clay. Not impressed with this yarn. Lots of ends in it and the second skien had a … Continue reading →

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I’ve got sock yarn coming

Posted on December 15, 2007 by Tigs

It’s Christmas time and that means gifts from generous friends. Here’s what is coming… This is Koigu Painter’s Palatte Premium Merino in color 330 from my friend Janaya in Washington state. It’s going to be a pair of RPM socks. … Continue reading →

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I haven’t been blogging much

Posted on November 26, 2007 by Tigs

I have been knitting though. Hubby’s sweater is nearly finished. I used up all 8 skeins of Peace Fleece that I bought for the sweater and its not finished. I was to the yoke with just a few stitches left … Continue reading →

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