The Superbowl Socks

Hey y'all!

I'm not much of a football fan, but it didn't seem like that was a very fun game. I laughed the hardest at the commercial with the couple who couldn't agree on a dog, so they mixed a chihuahua and doberman. It was a tiny dog with a giant head.

Anyway, all that football provided some good knitting time (and, unfortunately, homework time). I took the opportunity (Fun Fact: I just tried to spell that word very incorrectly) to start my very first pair of socks! I am using the Yarn Harlot's Sock Recipe from her book Knitting Rules. So far, I have about 1/3 of an inch of ribbing on one sock. Woo hoo.

On my first attempt, I just flat out messed up. Somehow got off by a stitch in the ribbing and decided to rip it out. My generous momma was sitting right there, and she graciously offered to cast on again for me, because I really hate it.

I've been thinking lately, and there are a lot of things that I feel like I should be able to do to be considered an accomplished knitter.

Here's a list of things I have done:

1.  Scarves, scarves, and more scarves.
2.  Hats for adults, hats for babies
3. Cowls
4. Baby Bib
5. Baby Loveys (I made this for a friend's daughter and she calls it "Yubby")
6. Baby Blanket
7. Dishcloths galore
8. Mittens (yay!!)

Here are some things I feel I should be able to do:

1. Socks (in progress!)
2. Pullover Sweater
3. Cardigan
4. Shawl
5. Adult sized afghan
6. Dog sweater (just for Baylee!)

These are techniques that I would like to learn or improve upon:

1. Continental knitting
2. Intarsia
3. Various CO methods
4. Various BO methods
5. Lace

Please let me know if there is anything you think should be added to these lists, or if you have any favorite patterns/resources for me to learn with!

Happy Knitting!

Ruthie

P.S. Here's a picture of my fiancé's family dog, Hunter. He is the biggest sweetie-pie I've ever met. This is the day he got a new little sister (Baylee!). He thought he could fit in her new bed.

Hunter