Something new I tried very recently, is the concept of no-show socks. Socks that can be worn to provide comfort or to prevent the creation of blisters, and at the same time give the impression of a bare foot. Sheila Toy Stormberg over at Ravelry is really into this type of socks and has produced patterns for many different versions.
I followed Skimmer Socks, and it was pretty neat.
I have been doing quite random things lately... I have officially entered exam period, but for it I have been studying for two months already now. I am in the fever of completing what is left to pass for graduation and although I may not be sure about the outcomes (of this exam period) I know for sure that I am getting tired of studying. xD
Plus, at the same time I spent a lot of time adding mom's stuff on my Etsy shop (check out all this awesome stuff!) (and a few of my own.. he he) and life has been.. hectic.
Nevertheless, I still manage to find some time to knit.
Remember the 8 square socks? I made a new pair! This time for myself - with ultra vivid colors and a small tweak!
These are my most favorites to date! I like the construction, the color, the fit! But this didn't come without some frogging in the process...
That sweater really left me with much yarn! after making the pair of gloves, and then completing a pair of socks, I still have enough for more!
During my stay in Leuven, I managed to spot a very awesome local yarn store and steal some time to go and take a look at their products. Unfortunately I didn't have enough time to thoroughly examine all my options, and definitely no time to buy something (I was carrying my luggage and 3 extra sleeping bags at the time).
But since I have friends living there, I thought I could ask them to buy some for me later. That's what I eventually did, and as thanks, I decided to make a 'thank you gift' for the friend that helped me.
Just a few days before I departed for Italy 3 weeks ago, I managed to finish my second pair of socks. And I was also clever enough to take them with me! Wisest decision ever!
Because you see, in north Italy it's very cold, and warm wool socks are exactly the thing you should have on your feet.
My favorite pair so far! The yoga socks I started almost a year ago and finished just last month.
