First Sock

I finished my first sock Thursday night! It's a little wonky, but it is definitely a sock!

I don't think any of the mistakes make it un-wearable. There's a little bit of a hole at the top of the gusset on each side which should not be there as I was careful to follow the directions...yet somehow ended up with one too many stitches to pick up. I kept going, there was just no time to start over. I finished in good time. Not sure I have enough time to do the toe-up sample sock (this one was cuff-down) and one pair of socks for me before the first sock kit arrives. I'm thinking I might just skip the other sample sock and start the pair for me; that way I'll be able to actually try on the socks before I jump into the fancy stuff. Yes, the yarn has arrived and is now in the process of being skeined, dyed, and packaged.

I also finished the Forest Canopy Shawl by Susan Pierce Lawrence.

The only modification was to make it a little larger. I used almost all of three skeins of Patons Classic Wool in Harvest. It was surprisingly easy and quick to knit, even with all the extra pattern repeats that I did. I will be making more of these.

I have other project on the needles, but unfortunately, they're a secret so I can't show you anything yet. I'll try to get some things on the needles that I can show off soon.

Millennicon went well and I think I'm finally recovered. Everyone seemed to have a good time and I heard lots of compliments from our members. Here's a few pictures from last weekend:

My nephew Grant was being a little camera-shy all weekend, but did allow a few pictures taken. Isn't he adorable? He was Harry Potter, of course, for the Masquerade. He tried to open his prize quickly to get to the chocolate inside, but my sister showed up before he could sneak any. So the chocolate had to wait til the next day.

Kit and Josef of Dalmation Alley did our costuming panels and were among our Masquerade judges again this year. They do great work, please check out their website.

I have one of their dresses. It's gorgeous, in black and silver. I loved this one that she wore at the con.

We had a great Masquerade this year. I think it was the best we've had in the last couple of years. I didn't get photos of all the contestants, but here is the winner of the Mask Award for Best in Show...it's Captain Jack Sparrow:

He was wonderful. Not only did he dress the part, but he was in full character for the evening.

So it was a great time! Can't wait for next year's con.