Socks, Scarves, Swapping, Sewing, and a Shrug

I finally finished my pedicure socks last night, and I like how they turned out. I even wore them for a while around the house just because I could. (My toes were cold, though) These socks were very easy, and I at first thought they would make good gift projects, but I think I have changed my mind. The original pattern shows these socks being worn with flip-flops, and I could not find a single pair of flip-flops (I own at least ten pairs) that would easily slide over the top of these socks without the socks bunching up or the flip-flops being too tight. Ugh. Perhaps my feet are just extra big, but they are certainly not much bigger (if any) than most people I know. At least they are cute, used up leftover stash yarn, and have been verified to not make suitable gifts now rather than after being given as a gift.

I also worked on two traveling scarves this week after a slight dryspell. We are at the halfway point already, and it hasn't even been two months since our official start date. We are fast! Here's the two scarves I sent out this week, belonging to blizzy and galtan on Ravelry, both done in only green yarns.

James got a new video game tonight, so I am going to be amusing myself most of the weekend. This worked out rather conveniently, though, because I am going to be working on an angel package this weekend for the John Hughes Swap on the Odd Ducks Group on Ravelry. If you aren't aware, John Hughes wrote/directed many 1980's movies, such as The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, Sixteen Candles, and many others. I had a really difficult time trying to come up with an ideas for the package because it's been years since I've seen these movies. After some thorough internet research yesterday, I at least know what I'm going to knit, and I should be able to finish it this weekend. A shopping expedition will also be required to get the other package goodies, and my plan is to have the package in the mail on Monday. The way I see it...the recipient has already been let down by her assigned partner and has been waiting much longer than the person to whom she sent, so I feel really motivated to get her a package as quickly as possible. I won't post any pictures of the package until I know she has received it, just in case she reads my blog since she does know who I am.

I have also been working on a shrug, and I could work on that if I finish the swap package. It doesn't have too much left on it. I also have that beautiful sundress fabric, so making one of those is another possibility, though in all honesty, I think I'll be lucky to finish the swap package with any time at all to spare.