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Yes, I must be a pathetically slow knitter to have to post in-progress pics of little socks. But there you have it. As of yet, I can’t say that I’m a converted sock-knitter. I mean, it’s okay and all, but I guess I’m just not that into socks in general to get excited about having another pair. Maybe I’ll stick it out for a couple of pairs and see if it grows on me…

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The socks will have to wait, however, because I’m making some last-minute gifts. You can guess what this might become, but I’ll have to keep it somewhat secret until I give it to its intended owner.

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Just as an aside, I had to share my amazement: I got a set of crochet hooks when I started the Irish dress, and the smallest size, (size US 13/14), is UNBELIEVABLY tiny. I mean, I know that there are people who crochet tiny little lace with tiny little thread, but this is ridiculous.

Ok. My friend and I decided to make socks with our beautiful tweedy yarn. He’s gotten a little side-tracked with another pair of gloves, but I’ve gone ahead and started - here’s the little rib on size US 0 needles. We’re going to share our colors - the heel and toe of my socks will be mustardy-brown, and the heel and toe of his will be blue. Awww. How cute. Anyway, before I get going again on my Norwegian Stockings, this will be good practice to figure out the whole knit-sock thing.

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Went up a few hook sizes and started working again on the crochet dress - it makes my left hand tired to crochet, though, so can only do a little at a time. Here are the two sides of the back in progress…

and joined together:

The lace is VERY stretchy, and apparently the point is to stretch it out when blocking. (Maybe all lace is like this? I don’t know, I’ve never made lace before.) So while the back opening may look small here, it’s going to open up and show a little skin, for sure. In case you were wondering, this pattern is from 1934, and it’s officially called “The Kingston.” Sounds quite formal, no? I guess I’ll have to find a formal crochet-dress ball to attend in order to wear it.

I obviously have a disorder consisting of a deficit of attention when it comes to knitting. But now I have a good excuse for starting yet ANOTHER project - I am trying to encourage my guy friend to continue his knitting and give moral support during the hard times while he is still learning (and getting frustrated). So we went yarn shopping together the other day, and bought Harris Yarn 4 Ply in a blue shade and a mustard-y brown shade. So very pretty. I mean, ruggedly masculine. We will be doing our own private knitalong, but I won’t reveal the actual pattern until we know exactly what it is…

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Also, I’m still updating the finished projects section on the right. I’ve added a little info about the elephant, for anyone who is curious.