....but what the blooming heck is this (http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall06/PATThousefrau.html) all about:hihi: The Kew socks (http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall06/PATTkew.html) are quite nice but look a bit much like Elfines and the smocked jumper (http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall06/PATTsmock.html) is interesting.

I'm thinking the smocked jumper is interesting in the way that it probably has the capacity to add a good few pounds to the stomach area of anyone who wears it! I like the Kew socks and the hair curler wig thing......no comment!

I say 'Desperate Housefrau' for next knitalong! Anyone??? :hihi: :hihi:

Oooh I think I've recovered enough now after seeing the Kew Socks!!

I went into panic mode because as you say Lisa they look like the Elfines - from hell

Oooh, I'm trying to locate the Homespun and ordering the 6 mm Addi Turbos right after typing this. Now, will my local branch of Boots have those curlers, do you think?...

The socks are pretty, but very familiar. There are only so many lace leaf pattern socks you can knit without sending yourself loopy. The smocked jumper is certainly interesting. It'd be prettier in a more neutral colour, perhaps, or maybe black; but as gempud says, it might make you look a bit chunky around the stomach.