I am two weeks into this Christmas stocking challenge. You can read about how and why this challenge started here and here. I have completed the design. Big woo hoo's, going on here. I got to this point last Sunday and have not yet sat down long enough to attempt the heel turning. I have got to think that it has got to be easier than having all those bobbins hanging off your work. The gals at Knit Wit will be where I go to get the help that I need. The actual next step is to slip 18 stitches from both ends and place on a double pointed needle. Seriously, slip stitches OFF my needles? What if I drop them and they are not able to be recovered. This step is freaking me out. Needless to say, I am just so excited about my accomplishment so far that I just may keep it here. Nah, just kidding, I will achieve my goal and beat this pattern.
Isn't Santa cute. I was a bit worried about the tone on tone thing and not being able to see him well enough, but he is smiling through just fine.
I am not real happy with my skills on the tree. Carrying the yarn across the back was a bit of a challenge for me and it pulls a bit in places, but for my first try not too bad. Hopefully, by my next update I will have tackled the turning of the heel.
OMG Judy the stocking is turning out adorable. I have to admit I didn't know for sure when you were picking the colors - but what do I know!!! :) Seriously - it is soooo very cute and the kids are going to love them. By time you get to the last married child and her husband you will be a pro at this! Why am I not surprised.
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Posted by: Peggy Bergfalk | November 16, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Love them mom, Can't wait till I get one of my own!!
Posted by: Lindsey Sturman | November 16, 2011 at 12:43 PM
I'm sooooo impressed! The tone-on-tone is such a classy look even though the design is "fun." You're doing a great job. Good luck with the heel-turning!
Posted by: Susan @ My Place to Yours | November 17, 2011 at 07:28 AM