As it has been much cooler lately I have taken a keener interest in knitting. The winter is approaching and I would so like to have warm and pretty handknits for fingers, toes, ears and necks. Right now I am concentrating on the toes. Maybe it is best to work from the bottom up?
I showed you a few balls of yarn and half started projects quite awhile ago. I just wanted to show that I finished some of them! There was enough of this candy colored yarn to whip up simple pairs of socks for both of my little chicks.
There wasn't quite enough of this yarn to make the entire socks so I grabbed a matching wool from my stash for the toes.
This little lass does have two completed, matching socks to warm her toes this winter but only had one of them on for this shot. Thank you again Mervi for this most gorgeous yarn! Funny because she is knitting socks now too. Must be a Scandinavian thing. We always have the upcoming winter on our minds and how best to prepare for it.
My shop has a distinctive summery feel to it, despite my winter preparations, with the lastest crop of hand appliquéd blossoms decking out my dolls.
Today we all went to a delightful birthday party! Lilly can still wear the beautiful dress mom made her last year.
Your so talented! I'm thinking that working from the bottom up.... makes lots of sense! Because if you think about it... what hits the cold part of the ground first?
The dress your mom made is so cute... when Lilly out grows it as a dress... hold unto it... she can use it for a top over shorts!
Thanks for your sweet comments... yep... we all have to eat! Maybe we need to start a recipe exchange?
Posted by: Jean C. | July 24, 2009 at 08:00 PM
Oooo such pretty socks! I am slightly jealous of them :-D
The dress is just perfect! Such a lucky girl.
Posted by: ingermaaike | July 24, 2009 at 08:34 PM
I love that dress, so light, airy and feminine.
I'm learning to knit socks, but it's a bit hard sitting with yarn when the temp is 90 degrees and no air conditioning!
Love the colors of your socks.
Posted by: Yvette | July 24, 2009 at 11:26 PM
Everything is lovely but I just adore that little dress and those little black shoes
Posted by: Jenny | July 24, 2009 at 11:41 PM
Gorgeous socks! I hope, one day, to be able to make socks that are even half as beautiful as yours are. :)
Posted by: Christina | July 25, 2009 at 12:53 AM
That little dress is a dream!
Posted by: tracey petersen | July 25, 2009 at 12:59 AM
It has been so hot here, I would love a little cold break! Living somewhere with all four seasons is nice, because once your sick of the current season the next one is about to start. Love the socks!
Posted by: pamela | July 25, 2009 at 01:10 AM
I lived in Sweden for a while, so I hear you about the winter thing! I have branched into much more difficult (for me) knitting lately, but I have never been game to try socks! They look cute though, I love the wool. The dress is beautiful too!
Posted by: Halfway Crafter | July 25, 2009 at 01:14 AM
Gorgeous color and perfect made socks! I love Lily's dress. I can wear it also:))
Posted by: meltem | July 25, 2009 at 08:30 AM
wow that dress is so beautiful !
Posted by: P8 | July 25, 2009 at 12:01 PM
I love the socks..especially the darker one!
Your summery dolls are very cheerful!
Posted by: vadjutka | July 25, 2009 at 02:58 PM
I love the pomatomus pattern of course! But I think your mom's dress stole the show -- adorable!
Posted by: Katy | July 25, 2009 at 07:36 PM
Those sock yarns are so beautiful. I adore knitted socks and yours look really comfy.
Posted by: cathleen | July 26, 2009 at 02:20 AM
HI and thanks for your well wishes the other day! I would love to see you when you are in the area, that would make my day!
Your socks are lovely here, but I LOVE the dress your little girl is wearing. I've got to find a pattern like that and try my hand at one.
Have a great start to your week!
XO,
Rhea
Posted by: rhea | July 26, 2009 at 12:47 PM
Beautiful socks!
Posted by: Andrea | July 26, 2009 at 09:00 PM
Wow those are some bright socks! That little dress is so cute.
Posted by: Julie | July 27, 2009 at 04:05 PM
So lovely socks- all of them. You have been quite busy knitting. Good to hear that the skein was enough for a pair of little socks. I have printed the Pomatomus -pattern for my knitting file, but still haven't tried it out. Yours look so good!
Posted by: Merruli | July 28, 2009 at 01:24 PM
makes me warm all over!
Posted by: jacquie | July 29, 2009 at 03:08 AM
Hiee Emily!! Missed you while i was away. Glad to be catching up on all your posts that i missed on your blog. Those socks are beautiful and oh my that is such a lovely cute dress! Have a lovely merry happy day and love to you!
Posted by: Jacqueline | July 29, 2009 at 03:23 AM
summer greetings! to your toes!
Posted by: rosa p. | July 29, 2009 at 08:39 AM
I love everything in this post, but that dress is just especially beautiful!
Posted by: Ruth | July 30, 2009 at 12:52 AM
Some lovely photography round at your place! Although the shot with the single sock looks veeeery familiar. (I've started encouraging the kids to wear mismatched socks - way, way easier).
Posted by: Tania | July 30, 2009 at 12:24 PM
Gorgeous Emily. That shot of Lilly is beautiful x
Posted by: Emma | July 31, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Socks now too? OK, now I'm totally impressed. I've always longed to learn how to knit-as if I need another hobby-lol.
These turned out beautifully.
Enjoy your day!
Posted by: Lisa @celebrate CREATIVITY | July 31, 2009 at 12:54 PM
I love those socks! It's winter here at the moment. Maybe that's why they look soo particuarly attractive. Warm toes always elude me!
Posted by: jenny - frazzy dazzles | August 01, 2009 at 10:03 AM
Oh, I should get started too. One summer month more and it wiull get dark and cold. That's when s pair of nice, warm and cosy handmade pair of socks can be so welcome! x
Posted by: Lavenderladrome | August 03, 2009 at 09:08 AM
How on earth do you get so much knitting done? Very smart to prepare for winter. I am still sewing summer clothes.
Posted by: Jennifer | August 08, 2009 at 06:34 AM