Try Try Again :: Knitting ::

Socks... Handknitted socks. How many times have I commented on other blogger posts saying that I had never tried to knit socks. In fact I tried, at the end of last year, and failed - it was bad, so bad that I could not feature the project on the blog. 

I needed to get over this epic fail and try again. This time I decided to follow a pattern to the letter - same yarn, needle size and even similar colour coordination. Not leaving a lot of room for another failure. This year (month? - ok maybe not) I will have knitted my first socks. It is written on this blog, and therefore it will happen - and I will have cute pictures of handknitted socks on my feet. 

And you know what, I cannot wait! 

More of Stripes {In Search of Inspiration}

Maybe the inspiration for your Nettie? Picture link

Stripey stripes... Oh I love them and hate them (because of the idea deep into my conscious that stripes make you look fat - and well at the moment, this is the last thing I want to do!). I have ventured in wearing stripes recently - but not that much. However I am attracted by them, no doubt - they are so versatile.

Picture here

Stripes can be horizontal, vertical, diagonal - and then you can mixed it up all together. Such a simple shape, so many possibilities. 

DIY from Paper & Stitch

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And let's talk about stripes and neon - I do love that idea... 

scarf from here and jumper from here

Or to add a vintage feel to your projects...

Painted staircase

Knitting pattern for these dishtowels

blanket

I now know I need more stripes in my life...

Nature | Le Challenge

I posted some inspiration for this month le Challenge's theme - Nature here. Here is a sneak peek at my own project. 

I will share my project on 14th... Cannot wait to see your projects.

Thriller | Le Challenge {Knitting}

As I have started my le challenge entry very early this month - ie a week before the deadline, I can actually show you what I am up to. 

It is knitting, on DPNs and very sparkly... and that is as much as I am willing to tell you until next Monday. 

It is progressing well so far... In other news I am nearly finishing my thriller (did you see how it all fits in?)- la Verite sur l'Affaire Quebert. If the book ever gets translated, get it, it is amazing. 

Are you joining le challenge? I just wrote my inspiration post - you still have time to start your entry and finish it by 15th, and get a chance to win a $25 FQS voucher.