Becky's Toe-Ups, Surf and Lace Edge....

Today is my friend Becky's Birthday.  I have some finished projects that I will be gifting to Becky today, so I guess it's safe to post them here now (even though she promised not to peek earlier).  I finished the Morning Surf Scarf, even though it is more of a stole actually.  It ended up being about 20" wide and 60" long:

 

Now she can wrap herself in its wool and silk goodness.  I don't think I have a picture of the full length....

 

Did I mention it was 60" long?  :)  Pardon my crappy blocking.  I really must get something together with that already.  I'll try to get a picture of Surf ON Becky today.  Here's a close-up of the stitch definition:

 

It was fun to knit.  Great pattern.  I also finished the toe-up socks:

 

Bless Becky's size 7 1/2 feet!  I'll definitely be making more toe-ups.  I love Wendy's pattern with the slip stitch heel flap (not really a flap as no stitches to pick up!!).  I did cast on a new pair of socks, but they are cuff down.  I'm working on the second Two Color Swirl Socks prototype using my favorite size 2 dpns and 56 stitches.  On the first pair I used size 1 dpns and 64 stitches.  After this next pair is done, I'm going to do a pair toe-up, and THEN I'll get the pattern together, using all three options.  I know you can hardly wait, right?  ;)

I also made a hat for Becky for when the chemo kicks in.  One of many to follow:

 

This is the Lace Edged Women's Hat.  Great pattern.  Also, I used the Boys & Girls Merino that I spun up from Zarzuela's Fibers.  Remember?  Becky loved the colors, so I decided to use it to make her 6,352 hats (or a lot of them anyway).  Here's a close-up of the lace:

   

Don't you just love making stuff with homespun?  This was close to dk weight, perfect for this pattern.  I didn't get gauge, but I was close.  Another great feature of this pattern is the cool swirl made with the decreases on the top of the hat:

 

Like?

Okay, enough pink for awhile.  I'm going back to my February Lady Sweater.  I've got my three extra skeins and she's getting long sleeves!!!

Comments

[Megan S.]

I love the stole!!! I actually have a skein of the same yarn that's been hiding out for a while, so I thank you for the inspiration.

The hat is looking great. I love it when the decreases spiral around like that. It adds a lot to the hat and makes me happy. I am excited about your FLS!!! I've got 1/2 a sleeve left to go on mine and it's finished (minus buttons of course, but that is a story for another day).

[Loopykd]

I just love how the morning surf scarf looks in a solid yarn. I don't think I have ever seen it this way and I love the look. So clean and elegant. Nice work.

[Carmen]

So many fantastic pinks too. Gorgeous work.

[Jennifer]

The stole is beautiful! I've been thinking about doing a stole/shawl, and that may be the one to get me to start!

[opal]

those are all such beautiful gifts for becky! she's going to love them!

[Ann in CT]

The stole looks great.
I am intimidated to think it is as long as I am tall.
The hat it also cute, the top looks like a little kiss.
I've always thought it looks nice for a sock toe, as well, but the one pair I did like that are a little big all round and it put me off that toe.

Swirl socks! swirl sock! gooo socks!

[Mandella]

Those are beautiful gifts. Becky is fortunate to have a friend like you.

[Peggy]

Ive made several of the lace edged hat and i love it. I didn't think it would be as easy as it is. I love the colors of your hat.
Peggy