November 4, 2005
Hand Socks, a Knitalong and more
Long long ago, my third knit project ever was a pair of fingerless mitts for my friend, Karen. She calls them "hand socks". After a fine season or two of use, through an unfortunate turn of events, one hand sock was lost. Luckily, I had more yarn! (note: one skein of Cascade 220 will make 3 fingerless mitts in the smallest size, with yarn leftover)
The pattern is from . I added a little crochet edging to clean up the garter stitch edge. This is slip stitch crochet done with a hook a couple sizes larger.
I tried it on to make sure it fits. Karen's hands are smaller than mine, so it will actually have more room. I promise I didn't stretch it out!
Get this. My sister, SQ, decided she wanted to learn how to knit a braid cable. Did she consult a pattern book or the internet? nope. She sat down with yarn and needles and *figured it out*. The resulting chart is probably unlike any other cable chart you've seen. Its color-coded!
Since SQ is on cable kick, we've decided to knit Demi together. Would anyone else like to knit along? Guaranteed cabley fun! The pattern is from Rowan Vintage Style (aka "") and calls for an Aran weight yarn (16sts/4" in st st). I'm knitting with Peace Fleece, and SQ is using Harrisville tweed. Leave a comment or drop me an email if you're interested. We plan to start next week, but its casual, you can start anytime in the next couple weeks.
The NY marathon is this Sunday!!! In case you're out watching the race, I'll be number 15823, going at a 10min/mile pace...or faster if all goes well. 26.2 miles, here I come!
Comments (41)
Good luck with the race! Have fun, the weather looks like it'll be great.
That's one of my favority sweaters from Vintage Style, I'd like to get to it someday, so I'll be watching your's and SQ's progress closely.
Posted by Anmiryam | November 4, 2005 10:15 AM
Posted on November 4, 2005 10:15
Hi,
I had been reading your blog for a while now. You made beautiful things. This is on my list too and I realise my rowanspun aran would be perfect for it. However I have so many projects in the pipeline (with christmas being so near), I am not sure if I can get started on this. Can't wait to see your version soon though.
Good luck with the marathon!
Posted by Jade | November 4, 2005 11:08 AM
Posted on November 4, 2005 11:08
26.2 ten minute miles!
*cries*
Good luck!
Posted by patricia | November 4, 2005 11:13 AM
Posted on November 4, 2005 11:13
Good luck with the marathon. The marathon runs two blocks away from our apartment, so we watch it from the sidelines every year. We'll be cheering for you!
Also, looking forward to your progress on Demi. What a beautiful sweater!
Posted by Maritza | November 4, 2005 11:32 AM
Posted on November 4, 2005 11:32
Cute fingerless mitts - and I love the color. Your sister is really quite amazing. Brains and creative genius must run in the family. I wish I could be there to wave at you from the sidelines, but I know you'll do great.
Posted by Stephanie | November 4, 2005 11:33 AM
Posted on November 4, 2005 11:33
Hey, Good luck at the Marathon this weekend! I'll be on the sidelines this year cheering you on! I'm hoping to run next year.
You're going to do great!
Posted by The Dede | November 4, 2005 11:42 AM
Posted on November 4, 2005 11:42
Good luck with the race, how exciting! I'll give you a little pre race congratulations, and know I will be cheering for you from California.
I have mitts on the brain too, I just started a pair for myself.
Posted by Joelene | November 4, 2005 12:11 PM
Posted on November 4, 2005 12:11
Marathon! I'll be cheering for you, Diana! Go, girl, go!
I have that book and I like that sweater ... but my hands are full now! I'll see where you girls are when I'm ready for it. ;)
Posted by Agnes | November 4, 2005 12:13 PM
Posted on November 4, 2005 12:13
Good luck with the marathon! it looks like you'll have great weather for it.
Posted by jody | November 4, 2005 12:18 PM
Posted on November 4, 2005 12:18
Good luck! I know you'll rock it! Demi knitalong sounds fun. If I have stash yarn to pull it off, I might join. Otherwise, I'll be watching from teh sidelines.
Posted by Angela | November 4, 2005 12:35 PM
Posted on November 4, 2005 12:35
Best of luck with the marathon. That is amazing!
I think the mitts turned out great, and there is not a doubt that your friend will love them. How sweet of you to make them for her too :)
I will watch you and your sis knit up Demi with great interest. That is a great pattern.
Posted by Lolly | November 4, 2005 12:52 PM
Posted on November 4, 2005 12:52
Good luck with the race! I look forward to seeing Demi being knitted up, I will watch the knitalong. I *love* that pattern, but bobbles? Cables? Me? Bwahahahahaha!
Posted by yarn abuse | November 4, 2005 1:00 PM
Posted on November 4, 2005 13:00
good luck with the marathon!! i'm sending you well wishes.
i would love so much to make that cute cable sweater from vintage knits but i 1) don't have pattern or yarns, 2) i'm making blue cardi. i may start around the same time as you so does that count as a KAL?
Posted by blossom | November 4, 2005 1:07 PM
Posted on November 4, 2005 13:07
Good luck in the marathon! I'll be cheering you all on at 4th Ave in Park Slope. You're going to do great - marathoners are amazing :)
Also, can't wait to see everyone's Demi progress. Such a fabulous sweater!
Posted by jess | November 4, 2005 1:18 PM
Posted on November 4, 2005 13:18
Firstly, GOOD LUCK in the marathon! I bet you will do so awesome!
Secondly, your sister is killing me with her intarsia and her making up of the cables. I'm feeling so inadequate. She totally rocks. Have fun with your cables!
And very cute hand sock!
Posted by Purly Whites | November 4, 2005 1:27 PM
Posted on November 4, 2005 13:27
Count me in for the Demi-along! I was planning on starting her as soon as my yarn arrives (hopefully in the next few days). Yay!
Posted by Elli | November 4, 2005 1:30 PM
Posted on November 4, 2005 13:30
Oh my god, you're running the NYC marathon? I'm sooo impressed!! Good for you and lots of luck to ya. I'll probably make it out to NYC so I can root for all you runners on Sunday. It supposed to be so nice out. I'll keep an eye out just for you, numero 15823.
Posted by Sandra | November 4, 2005 1:41 PM
Posted on November 4, 2005 13:41
Oooh...Demi is very, very tempting. All of my spare minutes *should* be going towards my freelance work, but...
Off to see if the Brooklyn library has the pattern book!
Posted by Katy | November 4, 2005 2:21 PM
Posted on November 4, 2005 14:21
i actually have yarn for that sweater in the same colorway as the model in vintage style. i think i might just have to join the knitalong ...
Posted by thuy | November 4, 2005 2:23 PM
Posted on November 4, 2005 14:23
Good luck on sunday!
Posted by lori z | November 4, 2005 2:26 PM
Posted on November 4, 2005 14:26
Could this be? Not only my first knit along, but also my first aran sweater??? This sounds like as good an excuse as any. Just need to pick up the book. I'm thinking of an ultra cuddly version with some Jaeger Chamonix I've been hoarding. If I can't get gauge, Debbie Bliss Aran Tweed will be at Elann for $4.75 on Tuesday!
Oh, and by the way -- Hi! -- I just found you here thru the link on Fig & Plum. Nice blog you've got here. Good luck with the marathon.
Posted by jnovgirl | November 4, 2005 2:51 PM
Posted on November 4, 2005 14:51
good luck!!!! should be nice weather for the race. i wish i was in lic for the weekend - we talked about meeting up outside ten63 and cheering you on!
Posted by melissa | November 4, 2005 2:58 PM
Posted on November 4, 2005 14:58
good luck in the marathon!! should be a beautiful weekend!
Posted by gleek | November 4, 2005 3:23 PM
Posted on November 4, 2005 15:23
Good luck on your marathon!! I'm wondering if this is your first one...maybe you could mention it next time you post. I ran one a couple years ago! Hardest thing I've ever done, including having my 4 childern, but extremely gratifying! Be proud of yourself, no matter how you do! Again, good luck!
Posted by Annie | November 4, 2005 3:57 PM
Posted on November 4, 2005 15:57
Good luck!!
Ohh, how I wish I could go in on this KAL without massive neglected-WIP guilt...*covet*covet*covet*
Posted by eunny | November 4, 2005 6:16 PM
Posted on November 4, 2005 18:16
Hey Diana! After your glowing recommendation, I made the fingerless mitts last night and had time to blog them! Fun pattern and I totally love them. I'd be wearing them constantly, except we're having a warm spell here in Cleveland (high 60s). They are like a little hug for your hands.
I color code my cable charts too; they're easier to read. However, I cannot create them from scratch. Your sister's got Mad Cabling Skillz.
Good luck in the marathon!
Posted by Laura | November 4, 2005 6:17 PM
Posted on November 4, 2005 18:17
kick some ass at the marathon!
Posted by yahaira | November 4, 2005 6:22 PM
Posted on November 4, 2005 18:22
Best wishes on the marathon!!! I'm looking forward to hearing about how it goes.
The fingerless mitt looks great! As for Demi -- I can't wait to see your progress! I love that sweater...but maybe next year for me.
Posted by caitlyn | November 4, 2005 7:18 PM
Posted on November 4, 2005 19:18
Best wishes for the marathon! I guess you need the Dove AND the Arrid for that :) :).
Posted by grumperina | November 4, 2005 10:36 PM
Posted on November 4, 2005 22:36
Good luck, Diana!!! You can do it! I will think of you while I am running. ;-)
Posted by Jenny | November 4, 2005 11:06 PM
Posted on November 4, 2005 23:06
i love those mitts! i wear my pair daily in the office so i can type in the artic cold conditions :) they make me feel a little like a street urchin, but i think they're fab :) and i love that colour! you've made me want to knit more...
good luck with your marathon!
Posted by becks | November 5, 2005 4:51 AM
Posted on November 5, 2005 04:51
that handsock pattern is one of my faves! i've made hundreds of them! well, at least three pairs ...
good luck with the marathon! i'm getting tired just thinking about it!
Posted by kris | November 5, 2005 6:59 AM
Posted on November 5, 2005 06:59
Wow, good luck with your race. I just started running, using Hal Higdon's approach, and I'm hooked! I'm not sure but I think I run more like a 20 minute mile so I have a loooong way to go, but I plan to keep at it! Your mitts are adorable, thank goodness for having extra yarn (stash is a good thing!).
Posted by Janet | November 5, 2005 8:07 AM
Posted on November 5, 2005 08:07
hey diana,
just thought i'd cruise the web for a picture of a finished demi on a real person. here's one, in case anyone's interested (see her "about" photo):
http://saltwater_purls.typepad.com/my_weblog/
it looks lovely!
j
Posted by jess | November 5, 2005 10:49 AM
Posted on November 5, 2005 10:49
Good luck with the race! And do let us know how you do! A.x
Posted by Amelia | November 5, 2005 1:25 PM
Posted on November 5, 2005 13:25
Count me in for Demi! I am under so many deadlines, but I just found the perfect yarn for this and I've been meaning to knit this for ages.
Posted by Cirilia | November 5, 2005 3:28 PM
Posted on November 5, 2005 15:28
Good luck with the run! I wish I had time for Demi...it is gorgeous, I'll be watching your progress!
Posted by carolyn | November 5, 2005 4:12 PM
Posted on November 5, 2005 16:12
I am so proud of you already! I'll be watching a bit on TV :) Lots of hugs and good lucks!
Posted by Dani | November 5, 2005 6:19 PM
Posted on November 5, 2005 18:19
Good luck with the marathon!!!! That is awesome!
So sorry about the c. sweater - that stinks and I know the feeling all too well...
Posted by Esther | November 6, 2005 5:29 PM
Posted on November 6, 2005 17:29
I'm late to the party as usual so hope you had a great run on Sunday!! Those fingerless mittens are sweet - I plan to make some for Xmas. And Demi is gorgeous - I would love to knit her up but I think I will have to wait til the New Year otherwise I'd be biting off more than I could chew...too many projects waiting in the wings!
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Posted on November 7, 2005 14:53
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