Conquered Second Sock Syndrome

I finally did it - I finished my second sock. I have no idea why I suffered SSS as I liked both this pattern and wool but for some reason I just couldn't get the motivation together to finish the second one. I only managed to finish this we were stuck on the approach to the San Gotthard tunnel for an hour and half - figured I might as well do something to pass the time.

After finishing the socks, I used the rest of the wool to make a baby hat and mitts - waste not want not as my mother used to say.

Stash and baby things

Been trying to use up some of my stash and so have been knitting some baby things. They are always useful to have as everyone seems to be announcing they are pregnant at the moment. I don't think my needles can keep up.

These two are Debbie Bliss knits. I got the yarn for a bargain price from Coldspring Mills last summer and have just been trying to decide what to do with it. The lilac yarn was sold as double knitting but after some deliberating, I came to the conclusion that it was baby cashmerino - its so beautifully soft and feels completely different from the pink cardie which has a much more rough, hardwearing feel.

Now I just need to hope that everyone has girls!