In addition to my “regular” knitting this weekend (more FT clogs and a hat), I tried something a little adventurous. I ordered some needles a while ago that were on backorder from Knit Picks. Friday, they arrived…0000 double pointed needles. WHY? Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time. I first got the idea while looking at the MaryElla pattern at knitty. Wouldn’t that be fun to try? Oooh, wouldn’t it be fun to make a tiny sock (see, I knit socks; doesn’t it follow that I should want to knit a tiny sock?)? Up to that point, I don’t even think I knew needles that small existed.

I didn’t order the Los Lobe Hose pattern. I mean, I know how to knit a sock so can’t I just do the same with tiny needles and thread like yarn? Turns out, I can (sock shown with quarter and US 8 denise needle for reference). I used Knit Picks Shimmer in “Happy Dance”. It’s a variegated lace weight yarn made from alpaca and silk…very soft. If I were the kind of person who always had cold feet, I’d definitely use this yarn to make some bed socks. For tiny socks, the stripe pattern in this yarn works very well.

I would call the experience fun, but knitting tiny little things with tiny little needles is challenging. Especially if you happen to be someone with shaky hands…although I imagine it is at least a little challenging even with steady, surgeon-like hands. However, it is a project to shake up your knitting. Although it’s good old knit stitch the size definitely keeps you paying attention. You should try joining stitches into a round thse size of your pinky!

What about the kitty part? Well, it rhymed and here they are (truly siamese, huh?): I’ll throw in a picture of my wacky pup Loki, too (apparently he has decided that the top of the patio table is a great place to hang out):