Behind the Scenes at Casa TTL
My girls thought it was time you see what they have to put up with during our photo sessions. At least they get a lot of hand knits in the deal.
I know we are almost a week past the end of Socktoberfest but I'v finally taken some finished photos of my TTL Mystery Socks . I've only got one completed sock of each.
Left: 60 Stitch Basic Sock in Colinette Jitterbug, colorway Elephant's Daydream
Middle: 64 Stitch Cabled Sock in Dream in Color Smooshy, colorway GoGo Grassy
Right: 64 Stitch Basic Sock in Three Waters Farm Hand Painted Superwash Merino - I bought this yarn when I was visiting my mom in NC last summer. Sorry the tag is long gone so I have no idea of the colorway. This sock was the prototype that I knit last summer. It has been voted most likely to have a mate since I'm past the gusset decreases on its partner.
There were many others half knit and ripped to test various sizes and versions. These three represent the only ones completed. Hopefully they'll each have a mate before next Socktoberfest!
PS Did you notice DD#2's new haircut?
The photos are so funny! I'd never thought about the contortions it would take to get such lovely shots!
Posted by: Anna | November 06, 2008 at 05:09 PM
They look like they're having fun to me.
Posted by: Carole | November 06, 2008 at 05:20 PM
They sure know how to have a good time!
Posted by: margene | November 06, 2008 at 05:23 PM
Heehee...thanks for the peek behind the scenes. They look like more willing models than my little one.
Posted by: Oiyi | November 06, 2008 at 05:41 PM
That's hilarious. They seem to be taking the torture well.
Posted by: Dawn | November 06, 2008 at 06:56 PM
Great pics! It's hard to tell from here but the yarn on the right looks surprisingly like the Yarn Pirate "Sagebrush" that I'm using on my husband's Charades: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/unpastis/charade
In real life, the color is much closer to your photo.
Posted by: Lynn in Tucson | November 06, 2008 at 07:01 PM
That just looks like a fun photoshoot! And I love the new 'do!
Posted by: turtlegirl76 | November 06, 2008 at 09:35 PM
Your girls are such cuties.
Posted by: KT | November 07, 2008 at 01:01 AM
I am hoping that my kids will have the same enthusiasm for modeling the knits as they get older--because seriously, nobody's kids model the knits like yours. I love the TTL socks,K. I have teh cuffs on the needles still...I couldn't decide to knit with cables or without. Also, I am pregnant and lazy. Yeah, that's it.
Posted by: nova | November 07, 2008 at 02:55 AM
lovely girls and lovely knits.I love the colors of the hat and the mittens.
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Posted by: nanaweb | November 07, 2008 at 03:17 AM
isn't Jitterbug the shit??? your girls are nutso.
Posted by: john | November 07, 2008 at 08:14 AM
She got her bangs!!!! Very very cute!
Posted by: Sarah | November 07, 2008 at 08:37 AM
your girls are so cute. but i've already told you that.
i ended up completing one of each. the knitting of two socks one one needle sucked and i ended up having to frog their mates but i'll get them done soon.
Posted by: maryse | November 07, 2008 at 08:41 AM
hahahh they really have to work for their handknits :)
Love the hair!
Posted by: Kelly | November 07, 2008 at 08:42 AM
Very cute hair! What scarf is that???
Posted by: Carla | November 07, 2008 at 08:48 AM
I like the look of that scarf - stranded garter stitch?
The girls look as if they are having a great time!
Posted by: Susie Hewer | November 07, 2008 at 10:29 AM
The photo shoot looks like fun. You're lucky they are so willing to participate!
The socks are fantastic and I am ALMOST finished!! eeee!
Posted by: knithoundbrooklyn | November 07, 2008 at 11:11 AM
I love the behind the scenes shots!
Sometimes as I'm taking sock pictures (I take all my own with contorted positions or a self timer), I think, what if someone (non family/ non knitter) was watching me - they'd think I was crazy! You are so lucky to have 2 adorable willing models!
Posted by: Pat | November 08, 2008 at 07:39 AM
I love your kids; they're so great! The hair is so cute! What little mitts is she wearing? What about the scarf? You know you can't get away without telling. the socks are so pretty. What a fun KAL. Thanks!
Posted by: Debbie | November 08, 2008 at 03:26 PM
I love your kids; they're so great! The hair is so cute! What little mitts is she wearing? What about the scarf? You know you can't get away without telling. the socks are so pretty. What a fun KAL. Thanks!
Posted by: Debbie | November 08, 2008 at 03:26 PM
I love your kids; they're so great! The hair is so cute! What little mitts is she wearing? What about the scarf? You know you can't get away without telling. the socks are so pretty. What a fun KAL. Thanks!
Posted by: Debbie | November 08, 2008 at 03:26 PM
those photos are faulous!
thanks for sharing the "rest" of the pictures ;-)
Posted by: Teyani | November 09, 2008 at 12:13 AM
i did notice the haircut! how much did she get cut off? was she able to donate it? i love your mystery socks - you're really awesome :)
Posted by: mai | November 10, 2008 at 01:13 PM
Cute haircut! Your girls are the best models! You know I love the socks. :)
Posted by: tiennie | November 10, 2008 at 03:10 PM
Great behind the scenes photos's - love the scarf too. Would love to know more about it.
Posted by: carol | November 14, 2008 at 10:43 PM