Baby Knitting

I hate baby knits. I know I sound bitter but that's the truth: I don't enjoy knitting for other people's babies given my own infertility issues. That said, I do share the joy babies bring to my friends' lives and am very happy for them. They know not to make me an outcast just because I have never experienced what they are going through, and they are wise to share the news and baby pictures, because they know I still love them and want to be part of their lives.

I am thrilled that one of my friends from college recently gave birth to a baby boy, but I felt terribly guilty about not sending in a handmade item. So here's a quick knit, from Bernat.



I used some leftover Caron Sayelle ack-rylic that I have had for quite some time. Not very absorbent, so probably a bad choice. But, it's machine washable, which is good, right?

Reno Socks

Recently I went to Reno with the spouse. My intention was to enjoy myself and knit a lot. Sadly I came down with a cold. I did manage to kint a lot (it happens when you're in bed two days in a row, I guess).

Anyway, here's the socks prior to ribbing, knitted on two circulars:



These come from Wendy Johnson's Socks from the Toe Up. The pattern is called Ribbed Ribbon. I was hoping that the yarn would work with the pattern but sadly it does not. Those muddled colored bands concealed it completely. Live and learn.

Here's one complete sock with ribbing.


When knitting lace socks, I should stick to solids. But solids are so boooooring...