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Good morning! How are you? How is your crafting coming along?

I finally took a decent photo of my gift socks. Oh how I love working on these! I am on the heel flap since taking this photo earlier in the week. I'm zooming along. I have one more pair of socks I'd like to knit and give as a Christmas gift then I am onto knitting some ornaments. I've decided to not marathon knit numerous gnomes to save me from an arthritis flare. I love knitting gnomes but I cannot control myself with pacing the knitting (yet) so I am taking a seasonal year off. My wrists will thank me!

What are you working on this week?

Comments

  1. AsKatKnitsJuly 31, 2024 at 8:54 AM

    Socks for the knitting win! That yarn is lovely!

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  2. BonnyJuly 31, 2024 at 9:17 AM

    That is very interesting sock yarn!

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  3. JuliannJuly 31, 2024 at 9:30 AM

    Sock yarn is amazing! And I agree with your choice to save your wrists 🥰

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  4. LeftycrafterJuly 31, 2024 at 11:43 AM

    Gorgeous socks you have there. I still have socks for on the go but when home am working on cross stitch.

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  5. CynthiaJuly 31, 2024 at 1:20 PM

    I am finishing up a baby blanket I started during covid. It has a nice lacy repeat pattern that is so simple and looks so pretty when done. It doesn't bother my arthritis. I have found I need to use light weight yarns and that helps me a lot. I started some granny squares.....not sure if the crocheting will bother me yet or not....time will tell.....Last year I knitted wool hats for my girls....that killed my hands. I love the hats but I have learned that I cannot do that again. BTW .I love your knitting updates.

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  6. DiannaJuly 31, 2024 at 1:35 PM

    Oh my goodness, Karen! That color wave in those socks is gorgeous! I'm sad to say that I have not done any crafting other than making some creams this summer. It's just been too hot...even with the air conditioning.

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  7. VeraJuly 31, 2024 at 3:02 PM

    What pretty socks!! I knit some baby socks and am planning some other baby knitting!!

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  8. MaryJuly 31, 2024 at 6:16 PM

    look at those socks! I'm knitting a baby blanket for our shawl ministry and a summer top for me ... also trying hard to enjoy this last week of summer - school starts here on Monday!

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  9. JaneJuly 31, 2024 at 7:43 PM

    What a pretty sock yarn. I can see why you are enjoying knitting on the project. I'm working on a summer top, some socks, and now and then a hitchhiker.

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