Give & Take
I was very excited to get to attend my LSSK group's Austin meeting two months in a row. I won't be able to go to the next few, though, which makes me sad. Our leader, Vicki, got sick and wasn't able to be there yesterday, so I was told (through Laura) that I had better take pictures. Our group picture didn't come out, but here are some candids.
Sue, Deb, Judy A., CJ, Laura, and Joan
Joan, Christie, and Pat
CJ, Laura, and Rita
Lydia, Sue, and Deb
Caroline and ??
I have been almost done the Dale baby dress since around the beginning of the year, but the finishing work requires the kind of attention I don't have for my knitting when school is in session. I did most of the smocking at the January Borders meetup, but you can see here that I still have a mess of ends to weave in.
Laura was kind enough to teach me how to do the crochet border. Here's what I have so far with 1.5 rounds of the border. The third round will give it scallops. This same border will be applied at the armholes.
Laura is so awesome! This is the second baby project that she has taught me the crochet for. The other was the Dragon Hoodie. I don't like crocheting b/c you have to actually look at what you're doing to figure out where to put the hook through, but I have to admit it is such a great trim as it adds just that little extra detail to a project. Now I just have to find the time to finish the crochet and gift this, because the weather has gotten nice enough for the baby to start wearing it once I give it to her.
I did a demo of the Judy's magic cast-on that I've been using for my socks lately. I really like the way it looks, especially how the colors work out as compared to a short-row toe.
I also took an update picture of the Noro Rainbow sock that shows my latest progress turning the heel. Gotta love the purple section!!
