I haven't made a lot of progress on the golf vest as of late. Or rather, I did, but had to frog it when I realized the gauge was off. I'm back on track now, but haven't had much time to knit. I did cast on for a pair of socks for my father-in-law for Christmas. It's my small project for traveling. The inexpensive needles I am using had a splinter in the bamboo point, which I think I have sanded out. It can be hard to tell until it splinters again. I like the yarn I'm using, though. It's Paton's Kroy in a red, black, and brown jacquard motif. Self-striping stuff and very nice to work with. I always make good socks when I use Paton's Kroy.
Only two more days of work for the calendar year. The down side is I won't get paid again until nearly February. I have plenty of projects set aside for the down time though. I want to make a rose pink ballet wrap sweater for Megan. The yarn is extrafine merino wool from a Herrschner's sale. I got it for $1.99 a skein, eight skeins for the medium sweater. I'm using a Lion Brand pattern, which I got here. I think she'll like it. She asked for one before. I also want to make some reusable grocery bags, the kind that work like the plastic bags and fit on the bag stand at the market to hold them open. I have tons of craft fabric to use and a pattern I got for a dollar on sale at JoAnn's. I'm hoping Meg will help with these. I want to serge them and haven't used the serger yet. I know she has sewing plans for the break, but maybe we will have time for both.
Anyway, it may be a while before I blog again, so if I don't see you before Christmas I want to wish everyone a great holiday and a happy New Year. I'll be eating my Hoppin' John on New Year's day, one bean for every day of good luck. Here's hoping Santa brings you plenty of yarn and craft books!
Happy Knitting!
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