Allergic

Last night I went to bed. I was not tired (much) and I was definitely not sleepy, but I went to bed none the less. I expected to lay there awake for hours but surprisingly I fell asleep. Dudes I woke up this morning all kinds of shocked! I really couldn't believe I'd slept a whole night. This morning I feel so.....exhausted. Who knew sleeping could take it outta you so much. I feel like I didn't sleep at all. Four cups of coffee later and I still can't stop yawning. I think I've developed an allergy to sleep. Because I'm tired and don't know any eloquent way of moving on I shall do it bluntly. Ahem. Knitting, look. These are the socks I'm working on right now. Just turned the heel. The yarn is from the first round of a yarn swap I took part in last April. It's been marinating int the stash since. It a cotton/wool combo and I love it. It is the first sock yarn I ever owned. This yarn is what started the addiction.

Yarn: Plymouth Sockotta. Needles: KnitPicks DPNs 2.5mm (US1.5)

This is a hat for Superman. He wanted something snug and really warm. So, 100% wool it is! The pattern is called The Boy Hat (rav link). I like how rhythmic it is and the decrease construction is very amusing. This hat would have been finished Monday, but it was too short so I had to rip back and add an inch. It looks better now.

Yarn: Louet Gems Opal. Needles: KnitPicks 16" circulars 4mm (US6)

Finally I give you. The socks that broke my heart and killed my knitting mojo for a good 3 days. See how beautiful they were? I still have high hope for the yarn though. Maybe in a week or so I'll have the heart to use it again. On the left you see the wee little socks for Scratchy. They were quick. The entire pair took about 4 hours. If you re looking for a cheap thrill and and a fast project, make baby socks. You will feel very, very accomplished.

Scratchy's Socks

Yarn: Sirdar country DK. Needles: Boye DPNs 3.25mm (US 3)

Alright,that is it for today better go get more coffee. Have a great day!