Two new projects

I've gone from not knitting anything for a couple of weeks to casting on 2 projects this past weekend. (My apologies to Kris, I was very distracted company.)



1st project: Socks for Griff. I've finished one already! (Less than one week. I've been a little obsessive.) I used the Yarn Harlot's basic instructions in her "Knitting Rules!" book. I've decided that I like knitting without a pattern. I think that's one of the reasons the sock knit up so quickly. I'll need to rip out the toe and make the foot a little longer. It fits perfect now but I'm sure his foot will grow by the time it's cold enough to wear wool socks. I'll have to take a pic w/ Griff modeling.

2nd project: Shawl for Brenda. If I can get it done in time it will be a June birthday present. It's a diamond lace pattern. It's not going as quickly as the socks. But I do like how it's knitting up. For some reason the yarn looks purple in the picture. It's more of a heather red.