Did you think I'd forgotten about you?

Nope, just been trying to get February's pattern up on my website. I have spent hours working on it, and I couldn't get the darned thing to download. Then I tried something else - a link to a page on the website where you would have to cut and paste. That worked in the preview option, but not once the site was uploaded. Or so I thought.

The first try was sent to the correct domain name, and I had not put the file in the correct directory. So I corrected that, and the trouble began. Unbeknowst to me, I was uploading all the changes to Mr Knits website. Don't tell him, but for the past week or so, visitors to his website actually were viewing mine. Great studly musician type people were forced to look at yarn. Yikes! I have sorta (that's a real word, trust me) fessed up and told him what happened, leaving out of course how long it had happened. Good thing he doesn't read my blog, isn't it.

So, now that the download function is working, I am pleased to announce the February project for the sock of the month club. It's a side to side sock pattern with 3 variations. Here's the linky loo  This pattern will remain on the website for just the month of February, so make sure you download it if you want to make the socks. If you can't download it, email me and I will send you the pdf.

Some of you have finished the Gaia shoulder hug, and sent me photos.
Candy of  Gananoque sent me this:

Candy used two skeins of Noro Silk Garden Sock, and a part skein of Noro Kureyon Sock for the fringe. Beads were added to the ends of the fringe. This photo does not do the shwal justice - it is truly a beautiful thing.

Jeannette made this:

from a skein of Kertzer's On Your Toes 4 ply. Jeannette tells us she is going to frog this little scarf and use the yarn for its original purpose - socks. We have tried to talk some sense into her as this scarf is just the perfect size for under a jacket or coat to keep your neck warm. About half a skein was used.

I forgot to take a photo of Joan's creation - she's bringing it to knitting this week, and I've asked Jeannette to bring hers back as these photos are terrible and so discoloured.

Lynne from Petawawa emailed to get a different edging option and I gave her a crocheted picot bind off. I still don't know what she has decided - she told me it would be a surprise.

I've heard from several others who are hard at work making their shawls. I'll post the photos as I get them.

If you have any questions about February's project, email me. I'll be away until Tuesday (at the Gift Show in Toronto) and I'll get back to you as soon as I have an internet connection.

Take care!