Thursday, October 23, 2008

o joy, i am not a total idiot



i've done it! i have made a pair of socks! and charlie loves them! what? pictures? ok, i will show them. remember they will come in backwards so this note will be on the bottom.

Monday, October 20, 2008

wool ease thick and quick


wool ease thick and quick
Originally uploaded by spvaughan
now before you all get your nickers in a twist, he picked out the yarn...i thought it would be too thick but he is the customer sooo.. this is what his work boot sock will be made out of!

sock for charlie


sock for charlie
Originally uploaded by spvaughan
ok, i did the cast on and i am up to the heel...panic time...what can i do to avoid this step...ok, ok, i'll do it i'll do it...patience, please!

sock for charlie


sock for charlie
Originally uploaded by spvaughan
ok, i made it past the heel and it fits! breath...i can now finish the cuff

sock for charlie


sock for charlie
Originally uploaded by spvaughan
here he is modeling the finished product ... sock #1

sock for charlie


sock for charlie
Originally uploaded by spvaughan
if i did this right, this will be at the end. here he is posing with the sock as it will be worn.

mysy pup smiling


mysy pup smiling
Originally uploaded by spvaughan
such a happy dog...we sing together sometimes, much to dh's amusement...oscar wild sometimes joins in.

mystery pup


mystery pup
Originally uploaded by spvaughan
this is our lovely lady, mystery puppy, aka mysy pup...isn't she pretty? a very shy girl who runs and hides went cameras click or flash at her.