Preparing for the #Winter Haven KAL 2026

This is a very quick update on my Summer Sunset yarn sock. Its sock 2 and I just turned the heel.

I need ( want) to take part in the Winwick Mum Winter Haven KAL  socks this needs to go on hold. I will finish it later.

Maybe during the KAL in fact, but later, because I am going to begin a new pair tonight for yhe KAL.

I am a little torn between the new free abacus pattern or the Easy Lace socks pattern. I had intended to make lacey socks for the spring and summer. Now I am unsure. But I have been wanting the lace socks quite a while. I did start the Easy lace socks but missed out a lace row ( I think) so undid the last few rows just leaving me with the ribbing:

This is Winwick Mum WYS yarn called Wildflower. I think it will make very pretty lacey socks so will probably go with that pattern assuming I can figure out how to knit it properly. I am not good with lace. I pretty much ripped back every lace section on my white jumper. But I think I may have sussed this lacey pattern so intend to have another go at it. 

Maybe first visit the yarn stash and then decide which pattern.

I also have my goodies sorted as you can just see above. Including some alcohol free because I also enjoy straight days. I got the hot chocolate for Christmas. Well actually we got all of this for Christmas so may as well get into a proper #winterhavenkal spirit eh. Not the best wine either but its a start. I actually still have some scotch and brandy, though they are shared not just mine! Hey ho!

Anyway just an afterthought, there is still some of the extra yarn left from my kit!

Its the bit for the toes on the WATG sock kit. They do give a lot extra for the toes. Probably because there is not enough of the leopard skin yarn for anything bigger than a size 39 ( uk 6). Anyway I will find a way to use it up on another pair of socks.

For now this pair is on hold. Or I may just knit between when I am either tired or under the influence (of wine) because I just turned the heel so except for the gusset decreases its pretty easy from here on.

Have a lovely week and be happy

Bracken