New Projects

I'm putting aside thoughts of faster knitting today in favor of actually knitting. I don't know that I'm done with the topic, but I haven't thought of anything new on it other then I wanted to ask if anyone has particular seasons when they are more productive or just make you feel more productive? Whether that is with knitting or other crafting or doing stuff around the house or anything else? The question just occurred to me right now so I don't know that I have an answer right off. I'm gonna think about it though.

So I finished my socks last night and needed a couple of new projects. Lets start with some Gentleman's Fancy Socks from Knitting Vintage Socks by Nancy Bush. I've knitted the cuff and the first 17 rows of the leg. This is Koigu. Its very bright and more colorful that I thought it was in the skein. I'm loving how it looks though. This is a souvenir skein from our trip to Santa Fe in February. Here is a picture of the cuff.

Ok what else? One sock is apparently not enough. I've also started Gail in Dream in Color Smooshy Cloud Jungle. Love this yarn. This pattern is pretty good too. I'm halfway through the second repeat. I think I should be able to do all seven because this yarn has just a bit more yardage then the Handmaiden Sea Silk that the pattern calls for.

I've also just received two new sewing books. I'm already planning to work on a project from one this weekend. I was also hoping my blocking mats would arrive today but no sign of them. Maybe tomorrow? I really want to get along with the blocking thing. I have two many projects piling up waiting.