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WIP Wednesday: New, New, NEW!

After a month of project monogamy during October, I was pretty excited to start some new projects! I started with a pair of colorwork socks, which are a new design that I'm hoping will be out before the end of this year. Therefore, I can't show you too much of it, but here is a little sneak peek - it's being knit in Baah La Jolla Tequila Lime (my favorite!) and Night Sky.
Today I am casting on for a Mystery KAL that's happening in the Bijou Basin Ranch group. Though MKALs aren't really my thing these days, I am excited about this one because it's going to have lots of options so you can customize your cowl throughout the KAL. Another bonus it that's short and sweet - there are only three weeks of clues, so it should be fairly easy to be finished before Thanksgiving! I'll be knitting mine with a skein of Bijou Bliss in Steel.
Last night I finally started my first-ever crocheted socks, Spooktacular from the Rohn Strong Holiday Sock Club. It took a while to do the foundation crochet, but once I watched this video and then re-read the instructions, I started to get the hang of it! I didn't get too far along, but it's a good start. I'm using Sincere Sheep Tenacious Sock in Vit. C; since I don't have two skeins on hand, I'm thinking I'll use some contrasting brown sock yarn to make contrasting heels and toes.
Incidentally, I have a VERY special surprise for my dear readers this Friday...I can't wait to share it with you...but you'll just have to meet me back here to find out what it is!

Thanks for joining me this week! For more WIP Wednesday inspiration, visit the Tami's Amis Blog!
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