Mojo’s
We have knitting!!!
Tadpole is getting into somewhat of a routine…. enough so that I can pull a project and knit a few rows ahh bliss.

I cast on for the Mojo socks by Donyale Grant
I love how these knit up in a solid colourway but I’m running low on solid sock yarns so in order to use up the stash I chose Claudia’s Handpainted in Plumilicious. They are not turning out to bad, no pooling and the pattern seems to show through quite nicely.
This is the first toe up pattern I have attempted and I think I like it. The pattern uses the Magic cast on, which is demonstrated here by Cat Bordhi, love her teaching method. The cast on was so easy and will definitely be my go to cast on for toe ups. I also love how you can try it on as you go and boy did that foot ever knit up fast. I’m wondering how the gusset and heel are going to be knit but if all goes well I think I’ll be investing in a couple of sets of circulars for this method of sock knitting.
I’ll be knitting these socks one at a time because each sock has its own pattern. This should keep it interesting and hopefully avoid SSS.



15 Responses to “Mojo’s”
December 22nd, 2009 saat: 11:10 am
I don’t like the way toe-up heels fit, which is why I nearly always knit cuff-down. Glad you can find a bit of time to knit though.
December 22nd, 2009 saat: 12:00 pm
toe ups are fun! and its neat to change the heel style too. the color looks great too
are you getting any rest?
glad to hear there is routine going on
December 22nd, 2009 saat: 1:02 pm
ooh what an interesting sock, can’t wait to see them on your feet
Glad you can knit a little…. I’m still working on one last gift for Christmas then I’ll finish my mystery socks!
Merry Christmas to you all
xxxx
December 22nd, 2009 saat: 1:23 pm
I really like the way that yarn is knitting up. Those socks will be fun when they are done. I’m glad you are finding a little time to knit.
December 22nd, 2009 saat: 2:37 pm
welcome back to the world of knitting
May you and your new family have a wonderful Christmas together!
December 22nd, 2009 saat: 5:09 pm
I can’t ever decide if I like toe up. But then I don’t really like knitting socks, so mayebe that’s my real issue.
December 22nd, 2009 saat: 6:32 pm
lovely yarn! So glad you’re finding a little time for knitting. It’s pretty wonderful when you’re able to find pieces of your “old life” mixed in there with your “new life!”
December 23rd, 2009 saat: 12:53 am
Hi there! Glad to see you were able to come up for air and get a little knitting time.
December 23rd, 2009 saat: 8:33 am
Lovely choice for your mojos!
Merry Christmas!
December 23rd, 2009 saat: 12:49 pm
No pictures of the baby! I’ve never done a toe up but I should try it someday.
I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas!
December 24th, 2009 saat: 8:46 am
I love the coloring on the socks.
Have a Wonderful Holiday.
December 31st, 2009 saat: 7:43 pm
Cute socks, enjoy your mojo and wishing you and yours a very Happy New Year!!
January 3rd, 2010 saat: 5:11 pm
I love that colorway. I’m so glad Tad is getting into a routine. You’ll start feeling human again in no time
. Would you email me your address? I have a pressie for Tad.
January 5th, 2010 saat: 12:02 am
so good to see you around and that baby is doing well. like the notion of toe up, even though it sounds tricky. Take care of you and tadpole.
January 5th, 2010 saat: 5:15 pm
That is a lovely pattern and your yarn is so bright and cheery! Glad to see that things are getting into a routine, I love when that happens!! Happy New Year!!!!
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