Wow. Baby socks have the potential to become very addictive. They’re lightning-fast to make and just Too. Damn. Cute. Here are the finished socks for my nephew Billy. They’re a little bigger than the test sock. Possibly just a hair too big right now, but he’ll grow into them pretty fast if they’re not just the right size now. It’s a very simple design, just a 2×2 ribbed leg that folds down in half to make an adorable cuff, then the rest is stockinette with a short-row heel. I think I have the hang of short rows now — it will be much easier to use this technique with a yarn that’s not so fuzzy. And speaking of the yarn, yes, it’s an acrylic/nylon blend (Red Heart Baby Teri) but it’s really soft and fuzzy. Perfect for baby feet in wintertime.
I finally got around to soaking and “blocking” the Chevron Scarf (that’s in quotes because I didn’t use any pins — so really, it’s just laying flat to dry, as flat as it can be considering it’s too long to fit diagonally on a double bed). I’ll still need to steam it with the iron to keep the curling at bay.
While I’m pondering which project I’ll start next, I’m going to finish up the last skein of yarn for the Reading Hospital infant caps. I think 2+ years is plenty long enough to be working on these things.
