As a person who usually has more than one project on the needles at a time, I feel as though I never get things finished.....but then all at once it comes together and I will have 2 or 3 items finished and it feels good!
Earlier this winter, I whipped thru my first Marie Antoinette with gusto and of course in my typical fashion managed to get side tracked with Oh!Canada and Bee. I loved working on this sock so much though that when I did pick her up again, I whipped thru the second one. These socks are completely fun to knit and so very pretty when finished.
I am really looking forward to wearing them this spring with open back clogs.
With Marie Antoinettes and Oh!Canada finished, Miss Bee now has my full attention. I have finished the swarm area and will move onto the Bee and Honeycomb panel.
I do have to admit though that I have already been tempted my another siren.....this pattern has truly made my heart flutter a bit!
Snow....yes once again
Before I leave, I just wanted to share a picture of what our corner of the world looks like. The snow this winter has been insane!!
Last night another foot of snow was dumped on us with probably an additional 6 inches expected later in the day.
Let me tell you how sick of shoveling Ken is! Can you believe that snowbank? YIKES!
Keep warm!!
I can completely relate! Though we haven't had as much snow as you are getting, we have had nearly 100 inches here, which is a record breaker for this area. I want tulips!!! Hope you are well, all things considered. :-)
Posted by: Sue | Friday, March 07, 2008 at 01:59 PM
Wow that is more snow then I ever want to think about shoveling! Those socks are so yummy...nature's first green is gold...Spring is on it's way...honest. :)
Posted by: Ruinwen | Friday, February 29, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Wow, I can't complain about my snow in comparison to that snowbank! The flutter scarf is really sweet.
Posted by: Danielle | Friday, February 29, 2008 at 10:03 AM
Oh Kim - another 8-10 coming down here tonight! Those socks are spectacular!
Posted by: Patty | Friday, February 29, 2008 at 09:58 AM
Hi Kim,
Your bee socks are gorgeous! I can't wait to start mine. It was really nice to meet you at SPA.
And I can't stop thinking of that Black Velvet!
Winter can't last forever!
Posted by: Donna | Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 10:31 PM
That snowbank is amazing! You must have taken your wheel out of a door on another side of the house to get to Spa... ;-)
Posted by: Beth S. | Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 03:27 PM
That is a lot of snow!!!! And you still have melt season to go through!!!! Yikes!
Posted by: Mia | Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 03:09 PM
That's some snowbank you've got going there. We've been in MN for 10 years now, and have yet to see one of the "legendary" winters that actually produces snow like that! I know you're probably sick of it, but I'd love to see some "real" snow around here, so I'm glad to see some places still get winter wonders. :-)
Posted by: danielle | Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 12:26 PM
Oh wow that's a lot of snow!
I just love the colors that you pick for your projects. Pretty socks!
Posted by: tiennie | Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 11:50 AM
Kim- This has been a brutal winter. I like snow, but this is crazy.
What color are you going to do the scarf in? I love all your yarn colors, so anything is good.
Posted by: Lorraine | Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 10:49 AM
Holy cow! That's a lot of SNOW!!!! We have had a total of 5" this year. Too bad we couldn't have worked out a comprimise.
Posted by: Charleen | Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 10:22 AM
That's a snowbank?! I thought it was a shrub with lots of snow on it. Great projects!
Posted by: Beth | Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 08:44 AM
The socks are absolutely beautiful. Bet you can't wait for spring (although you know finishing up lacey socks will just tempt Mother Nature to give you even more white stuff.)
Posted by: Anne | Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 08:32 AM
The socks are really pretty! I'm glad I don't have deal with all that snow. But, I might want to trade places with you when our extreme weather begins. Down here it's heat and humidity...and it's just around the corner.
Posted by: Wool Winder | Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 08:22 AM
That snow!
I have been so inspired by all your beautiful projects and yarns of late...
Posted by: Mary Beth | Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 07:52 AM
Your socks are lovely, the yarn you chose looks perfect for them. that snow is awesome, we don't get that here!
Posted by: Lin | Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 03:05 AM
we had a couple of warm days and the snow mostly disappeared. I feel for you.
beautiful work
Posted by: Alarming Female | Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 11:55 PM
Holy Moly! That's a lot of snow. I think I'd get even more knitting done if that's what was waiting for me outside my doorstep.
Posted by: Jennifer | Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 07:58 PM
Oh, I almost forgot about the knitting! I was so taken by the snow! I love the socks. I've had my pattern for awhile, and I haven't made them yet. They're so great. The Flutter Scarf is really cute. I love that too. I had actually seen that on another blog. It's making it's rounds.
Posted by: Debbie | Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 07:05 PM
I have to tell you, I'm a little sick of this snow. How much longer?? My snowbank isn't quite that large!! That sucker will be there until July!
Posted by: Debbie | Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 07:02 PM
Wow! That is some snowbank.
FOs do seem to come in bunches. Not yet sure what that is about.
Posted by: Laurie | Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 06:33 PM
I finally had to have someone with a tractor/frontloader come shove my snow back so my plow guy had room to maneuver....
Isn't Mim's Flutter Scarf wonderful? I have it on my Ravelry queue, and I am drooling over your Bee Fields...
It was good to see you at SPA last weekend. Next year, we need to have a margarita (or more) together. I stop shy of the table dancing, though.
Posted by: Dianna | Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 05:45 PM
That really is a lot of snow! I'm not going to tell Chappy, though--he'd be jealous. Of course, he doesn't have to shovel, either....
Posted by: --Deb | Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 05:31 PM
What?! How can there be such a difference between you up there and me down here! Looking out my office window there's about 1.5 feet built up out there and I thought that was a lot.
Posted by: Cheryl | Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 05:20 PM
The socks are beautiful but HOLY COW! The SNOW! We thought there was a lot when we were up. My poor grandfather. I hope my cousins are up there helping him. There's like 100 of them in the area (okay... I'm exaggerating but not by much). If they all go up and help he won't have to shovel. Yuh. Right.
Posted by: Jean | Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 04:31 PM
You are right -- super cute! ;-)
Posted by: Kathy | Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 04:12 PM
Wow that's a lot of snow. My hubby shovels our snow, too, and he told me the other day that he can't wait till our toddlers are big enough to do it for him!
Posted by: Rachel | Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 03:35 PM
Holy crap that's a lot of snow! Good thing you have pretty socks to look at.
Posted by: monica | Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 01:35 PM
Yikes is right!
Posted by: Cheryl S. | Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 12:51 PM
Pretty, pretty socks! They'd be drenched in mud here. Cleaning up after dogs is yucky enough, but mud drenched poop is just ugly. I think I'd rather shovel snow.
Posted by: Chris | Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 12:28 PM
Oh my, I haven't seen snow like that since I lived in Michigan umpteen years ago.
Posted by: Marsha | Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 12:26 PM
You are making good progress!! Everything looks lovely. My oh my, cannot believe the snow bank!!! Would you believe that I have daffodils in bloom here!?!? Stay warm...
Posted by: gina | Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 12:03 PM
Beautiful socks! I am so sick of the snow.
Posted by: Kat with a K | Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 11:58 AM
Good grief but that's a lot of snow!
Posted by: Carole | Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 10:42 AM
Poor Ken! So does he have to shovel out a spot in the yard for the puppers to do their business too? The kids should carve out an igloo in that bank :-) Love the socks and your unfolding Bee.
Posted by: Manise | Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 10:12 AM
Oh so many pretty things - I do love your new siren especially!
Posted by: Stacey | Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 10:02 AM
yikes. your snow is amazing.
love those bees socks!
Posted by: Teyani | Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 10:00 AM
I can't believe the amount of snow! No wonder you're sick of it. I find the same thing...nothing much gets finished for awhile and then everything on the needles comes together at once and you have a finishing flurry.
Posted by: margene | Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 09:50 AM