And its not an oven mitt.

It's my nearly completed Entrelac Sock.  I still have to weave in the yarn ends.  This is not the most clearly written pattern.

I ended up with a hole that I'll have to fix.  And they are in need of blocking.  This is the first pair of socks that I consider really needing a blocking.  Sure when its on the foot, the heel won't bag and the toe won't poof  but who wants to take pretty pictures when they look like this?  I guess I do.  I like to document the good and the bad.  Don't get me wrong, these are good and the knitting is fun.

There were 4 stitches on the heel that were supposed to be grafted but I couldn't gather up the patience to do it.  I gave it a go but got so frustrated.  Maybe my vision is hindering me but I find it hard to tell the direction of the stitches while on the #1 needles.  I defaulted back to my trusty ever-so-easy, 3-needle bind off.  I don't let it bother me that's its not the prettiest finish.

These are rather thick socks so I may use them as slipper socks.  They will probably matt into a felted sole after many uses since its a hand wash wool.

I didn't make them as long as the pattern instructed since I ran short of yarn.  That's fine with me though.  I prefer them close to my ankles.  The second sock was started last night so maybe I'll have a new pair to wear while the coffee perks and the cinnamon rolls bake on Christmas morning.  Toasty toes...