Merry Christmas goodies

Santa gifted me more yarn things.  My umbrella swift and wool winder are fabulous, and I can magically wind a ball in less than 5 minutes! YIPPEE!!!! If only I could knit socks that quick!

Socks #5 Phil's Socks

Phil's socks, completed just in time for Xmas Day.

The pattern is from Knit Today magazine, called Rugged Rambler Socks

Made from Aragon Yarn Classic Romney Aragon Yarn, on 4.5mm, 5mm and 5.5mm needles.

Phil says they are really warm and soft!

Isle of Skye scarf

A simple knit row, purl row scarf, for the handspun yarn I bought in the Isle of Skye, Scotland, at Easter. Knitted on Size 8mm needles, with the yarn wrapped around the needle once after each stitch, and dropped on the purl row,to create longer stitches. I can't explain it any better than that. I was practicing doing another stitch, made a mistake in the pattern, and came up with this, which I thought would look great in this yarn.

Teacher presents

For Alexander's teacher, a scarf to keep him warm during our cold Winter. For Cameron's teacher, a table runner for her lounge room (she got a scarf last year when she was Alexander's teacher).

Socks #4 Cameron's Socks

Here is Cameron in his first pair of knitted socks! He is really pleased with them, but says they are a bit scratchy...hopefully the first wash will sort that out! Cameron says all wool is scratchy!

The wool is called Schoeller + Stahl, Fortissima Socka. Colour 523. A simple ribbed pattern, knitted on size 3 needles.