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It seems Autumn decided to arrive last week… Along with the falling leaves, grey skies and rain… Autumn seems to have helped my find my knitting mojo! Of course all knitters know October means Socktoberfest, as seeing as I have still to finish my first Ravelympics socks, what better time to catch up on some sock knitting.

The interesting addition to Socktoberfest this year has been Through the Loops‘ Mystery Sock. I have always wanted to join on of the mystery knit-alongs but always seem to discover them too late or fear that I will end up with a shawl I will never use… But a sock seems so simple.

Each Wednesday I new section of the pattern will be posted on Ravelry, so far only the cuff has been published, I think the pattern will be best worked on circular needles two socks at a time – but I am planning on knitting them on DPN’s - but still knitting both socks within the week.

Of course, the best thing about Autumn is all the new programmes returning to our screens – more reasons to stay at home and knit! So yesterday, whilst watching Fringe I cast-on and completed section one of the first sock.

Tags: Ravelry, ravelympics, Socks, socktoberfest, ttl mystery sock, WIP

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Seeing as I haven’t done a swap for a while, I thought I would sign up for Socktopus Secret Santa Swap (or SoSeSaSwa for short).

1. What are your favourite colours and fibres? I love blues and purples, recently I have been moving towards green (but mainly blue-y greens like Teal).

2. Anything that makes your toes curl? (Fibre, colour, other) I hate neon’s, and am not keen on yellows or oranges. I hate that scratchy mohair yarn (too many nightmares as a child).

3. Would you describe yourself as a beginner, intermediate or advanced knitter? Intermediate

4. Do you have an online wishlist? (Amazon or other) I have an amazon one – it is a bit random through.

5. Any new techniques you’d like to learn? None that I can think of.

6. What is your favourite: These are really hard to answer.
Snack? I am more of a savoury gal – as I am fussy about chocolate – but I love M&Ms.
Book? I love the Harry Potter books, have recently got into the Twilight novels, but also enjoy Agatha Christie.
Movie? Original Star Wars Trilogy, The Goonies, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Finding Nemo, Dazed and Confused (the list goes on).
Music? I’m currently loving MGMT – but have also gone old school and am listening to a lot of Oasis, Blur and The Verve.

7. What are your favourite items to knit? Socks and Scarves – recently I have made a few shawls that I loved.

8. Any patterns that are top of your queue? As I am on a deadline I guess the 24 mini stockings I want to make as an advent calender and larger stocking for Christmas (yes I mention the C word).

9. Do you have any other hobbies? I have just started running (well jogging).

10. Tell us about yourself. When did you first pick up your needles? Who/what encouraged you to start knitting? How would you describe your knitting style? Are you a process knitter or a product knitter, etc. I first started to knit when I was 8, watching my mum and neighbours knit, I picked up techniques from them, I made a few items but soon got bored. I picked up my needles again when I was 16 to help with stress during my exams, then stopped when I went to university. I most recently started knitting again four years ago… this time it seems to have stuck
I would say I am a product knitter, I resisted the urge for almost a two years to start a stash, just buying the yarn to complete a project at a time, even know I like to only have two WIPs at a time.

Tags: questionaire, socktopus, Swaps

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