Turkish Socks - Progress

These socks are taking me some time. First, I have done three other projects (mitts) since starting them, but I'm also suffering from my carpal tunnel and the fair isle doesn't help with that. So, I'm making them slowly.

That said, I'm really excited at how they are turning out, I think they'll be gorgeous! :)

Acting for the Camera

I Think He Likes Them!

Connor's Mitts

For Connor, I used some leftover sock yarn from Tim's socks.

70s Here I Come!

I'm so happy to be losing weight regularly and I'm really seeing my way out of the 80s now, that feels so good! :D

I have been in the 80s for at least 6 years now so I've promised myself forever that when I reach the 70s I'll be getting a treat.

Now that I'm so close, I really have to think about what I will get myself. I have an idea already, that might be a new tattoo...

Weekly Weigh In - Week 24

Another good week with a 450g loss :)

Starting weight: 85.55 kg
Last week's weight: 82 kg
This week's weight: 81.55 kg
Total loss so far: 4 kg

Final goal weight: 70 kg

Fasching Fun

The boys were sooooo excited about Fasching this morning. Connor actually jumped out of bed when I told them to get up and that it was Fasching! ;)

Here they are just before leaving for school.

Logan's Mitts

Yesterday I made a pair of mitts for me. Well, Logan saw that and declared immediately that he wanted a pair too! So, I dug out some leftover sock yarn and, here we go! Now, of course, Connor wants some too! ;)

Tantrum Connor

No comment! ;)

Dragon

Picture of the day for 20.02.09



Logan got his face painted at school. He is going to be a dragon for Fasching, I'm guessing this is why he got a dragon face. The red bits under his mouth are supposed to be fire.

Hand Warmer

The first hand warmer finished. I'm doing these to keep my wrists and hands warm, which helps with the pain from the CTS.

Yes, it's George!

Picture of the day for 18.02.09

Fasching Costumes

These are pictures that the boys drew at school of themselves in the costumes they will be wearing next week for Fasching.

So, Logan drew himself in his dragon costume. It's amazing how realistic his drawing of the costume is! And I love that he has chosen the right colours for his hair and eyes. :)

Connor will be Spiderman. I can see the right colours and what I'm guessing to be movement. :)

I love Paul McKenna's method!

I have been following Paul McKenna's rules for about a month now, maybe a little bit longer. I really love it! I am losing steadily, slowly, but steadily. I have lost every week since I started and it has been so easy! I have never lost weight this easily before. The best thing is that I know this is the right way for my body to lose weight. Yes, it is slow, but it is for the long run, no more yoyo-ing for me!

I know for a fact this time that this is it! These rules are such common sense that they have already become second nature and I know I'll stick with them for the long run.

Thanks Paul! <3

Weekly Weigh In - Week 23

A decent week with a 250g loss. Doesn't sound much, but my loss is steady, and that is what is important to me. :)

Starting weight: 85.55 kg
Last week's weight: 82.25 kg
This week's weight: 82 kg
Total loss so far: 3.55 kg

Final goal weight: 70 kg

It's Snowing a lot Today!

I am amazed at how much snow is falling right now! Beautiful (cold, but beautiful)! :)

Turkish Socks

The Turkish socks I have just started, I'm pretty excited about these, especially since this is my first "fair isle" attempt.

Tough Boys

Fasching Accessory

Today, I knitted an accessory for the upcoming EUMETSAT Fasching Show ;)

And yet another one...

Yet another pair of socks. This one should be interesting...

Splint

Picture of the day for 12.02.09



The new splint I now have to wear at night in the hope to help with my newly diagnosed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Not the most comfortable thing in the world in bed :(

Finished!

Pattern creation

I saw a picture of a beautiful pair of "Turkish" socks and tried to copy the pattern, which looks like this. I think I'll use it for my next pair of socks. :)

Pompom

Picture of the day for 09.02.09



What do you do on a Sunday afternoon with bad weather to keep the boys busy when you have a house full of wool?! ;)

Weekly Weigh In - Week 22

Another great week with 450g loss! :)

Starting weight: 85.55 kg
Last week's weight: 82.70 kg
This week's weight: 82.25 kg
Total loss so far: 3.3 kg

Final goal weight: 70 kg

Fierce

I guess that is what you get for having boys, a house full of fierce looking creatures!

Progress

This pattern is going much better. I just turned the heel. :)

Here we go again...

I got very frustrated with the pattern I was attempting for my new socks. After several unsuccessful tries, I decided to give up and start with a new pattern. Here it is...

Colourful

This new project is for ME, with a yarn that I love. And, the name of the pattern is Rainbow Socks...

Gauntlets for Lisa

These are a belated birthday present for Lisa. Just finished them and sent them to her today. Hope she likes them! Here they are modeled by me.

Moon and Clouds

Picture of the day for 03.02.09



I thought the sky looked beautiful in the evening when I got back home from picking up the boys at school and I love when you can see the moon before it's dark.

Weekly Weigh In - Week 21

A great loss this week (at least I think so), with -400g! :)

Yay for Paul McKenna!!!

Starting weight: 85.55 kg
Last week's weight: 83.10 kg
This week's weight: 82.70 kg
Total loss so far: 2.85 kg

Final goal weight: 70 kg

George Visits

A nice little visit from George today. Isn't he cute?! :)

Cute Connor

Tim's Socks

Picture of the day for 31.01.09



The first thing I've ever knitted for Tim. Man are his feet long!