Now this is what I've been working on--
--I think it's coming along nicely. And I really like the colors, but some of the pattern is lost, so I might do another pair in a solid color so the pattern is more defined. I highly recommend this pattern, it's easy, fast (this is the fastest I've ever knit something other than a hat). I was reading some past posting (goggle on Monkey Sock) and a lot of people were complaining that the sock was too loose. Not to me, but I guess after the rib and cable sock, everything is slightly loose to me!
In between working on this, summer is here in full force. Swim lessons, heat, squabbling, etc, etc...you know the drill. But it's fun as they're only small once and they get along rather well with each other.
On another note, the kids and I will be traveling by plane in a few weeks (a first for them and a long, long time for me). Knitting needles are allowed, right? Has anyone had any problems taking a carry-on project? I'm thinking I'll just pack some yarn and needles in my suitcase and not worry about it, but I'm on the fence. Any advice would be appreciated.
Hope all have had a productive week!
6 comments:
I will have to try the socks if they are easy. I need simple ones.
I flew with my knitting several times this winter . I packed them in my carry-on and had no trouble. I did use bamboo or Denise plastic though- not metal.
How nice you get to travel with the little ones! Yes it is hectic but the time with them is precious because they grow up so very fast. You are a great MOM!
is this the same pattern? It looks hard???http://www.knitty.com/issuewinter06/PATTmonkey.html
if so what kindof yarn are you using??
You're really cranking on socks this week!
Sorry you have to frog the one in the first pic. The pattern looks really pretty, too.
It's so sad when socks don't fit. I hate frogging. I have to ask - did you get gauge? When I made the Cable and Rib socks I found them very, very stretchy and worried they'd be too big. They're not too big but they are definitely not the least bit snug.
I'm so sorry that the blue sock is too small, it looks so good! But you'll sure find another, better pattern to use this yarn with!
And the colorway of your Monkeys rocks big time, it must be the most cheerful and happiest colorway that I've seen for long!
As for knitting needles on the plane, I've been immensly stunned to realize that it's obviously no problem over there in the USA to take needles on board with you. Here, they'll probably send you to jail if you'd just try to do so - at least I never had a chance to bring needles on board of a plane here in Europe with me, and I think it sucks big time - most of all because our security stuff at airports and in planes over here was done after the US' security rules - the US consequently loosened these rules again, but Europeans failed to do so. A nightmare indeed ;(
I have had no problem with plastic or bamboo needles. I think it depends on the person at the gate. I make sure it is a small project and use one of the above needles. You can pack any type in you checked in luggage. To be safe I have a stamped small size manilla evvelope with me to pop the project in and mail(either back home or ahead if possible) if I can't take with me. This says tears at the gate. I always bring a new knitting magazine because that is almost as good as knitting.
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