There is nothing like the joy of a 3 year old with blue frosting.

Knitting:

I have finished the Embossed Leaves socks!

I am mostly happy with them.  They are too long and I should have gone with my gut and stopped the pattern when I thought I should.  But, I went one more repeat.  They are still nice, and I’ll wear them, but it’s something that will probably always bug me.

Stats:

Pattern-Embossed Leaves from Favorite Socks by IK

Yarn-Koigu KPM-The problems I had with the yarn continued, though as the skeins went on, it wasn’t as bad.  Bad enough that I probably won’t actively seek Koigu out to use again.

Needles- KP circular size 1, 32″-I used the Magic Loop method (as always)

Modifications-None

I started Josh’s socks, but didn’t swatch (Bad, Heather!) and after knitting 6 rounds, he tried them on.  They are way too big.  I’ll use what I have and start knitting in stockinette to get a swatch.  I think I’m going to use the twin rib pattern from SKS.

 Reading:

Chances are, the trip to the not-so-LYS on Monday will include a trip to a bookstore.  I will take any and all suggestions on reading material.  I read pretty much anything, even bodice rippers.  It is one of my guilty pleasures, along with reality tv.  I am *almost* ashamed.