Cream Ankle Socks (my first pair!)

Begun: January 3, 2007
Finished: January 6, 2007
Yarn: Lion Brand - Microspun (French Vanilla #098), 1 skein
Needles: 4
Pattern: I took Silver's Sock Class. I did about an inch of ribbing, then 1.25-1.5 inches of stockinette above the heel.
Notes: Though this yarn is very soft and appealing, it turns out it isn't so good for socks. It's 100% acrylic, which makes the finished product feel synthetic and little plasticky. It's also pretty difficult to work with. The strands separate easily, and there are more little pulled loops than I would like on the socks. Note to self: TRUST THE PATTERN. I didn't on the first sock, and it came out a little too short. The second one seems too long, but fits perfectly. Also, the ribbing on both socks is pretty loose - not sure why that is. I thought ribbing was supposed to be tighter...? My next project is another pair of socks, knit from real sock yarn with a different kind of heel. They will take much longer.

Alison's Beginner's Cap for Mitch

Begun: December 30, 2006
Finished: December 31, 2006
Yarn: Lion Brand - Wool-Ease (Mink Brown #127), ~.5 skeins (quite a bit less than one, anyway)
Needles: 8
Pattern: Another Alison's Beginner's Cap. Again, I made it a little shorter than instructed. I think I made the straight part about 5.5 inches.
Notes: This yarn is a beautiful color. The red and green undertones don't really come through in the picture.