I call this “Day 9: A Still Life with Jaywalker Sock Number Nine, Today’s Paper, and The Gift That I Will NEVER Freaking Open.” Enjoy!

~ What better way to calm the Xmas knitting panic than a little Knit and Tonic Vesper sock yarn with a Jaywalker twist? Anmiryam‘s got it all figured out!

~ BigLug‘s got Candy Cane Jaywalkers! And scrumptious looking Xmas cookies! And Peppermint Ice Cream! (Not so sure about that one.)

~ Carol‘s got a picture of her finished jaywalkers! Thanks Carol! But guess what? It’s TOO FREAKING HOT to wear socks. Sing with me: Carol comes from the land down under, where socks are warm and jaywalkers!

~ Ellie was making progress, before she broke a needle. But she managed to fill her sock down time pretty easily! Have a great time at home, Ellie, and I’ll expect a finished sock(s) when you get back!

~ Helen‘s had a rough time of it lately. I’m so sorry Helen. Go wish her some holiday cheer and tell her how great her jaywalkers are looking. Hope the New Year brings your family much peace, Helen.

~ Jasmin‘s cruising along with her Jaywalkers – one down one to go! They’re beautiful Jasmin – I love the Serengeti Cherry Tree Hill colorway. And check out those floral embellishments made from recycled sweaters! Very crafty grrl! (Oh and sorry I missed you last week!)

~ Jess‘s about to start the toe on her second sock – I’m a-waiting on a finished pair soon! YAY Jess!

~ Go check out Julia‘s sad, sad jaywalker. Apparently, I jinxed her. I said she was rolling along in last week’s update and she immediately snapped a needle. But Julia, look at it this way, if you hadn’t snapped the needle and had to wait for a new one, maybe you wouldn’t have finished that GORGEOUS sweater! It’s just beautiful!

~ Julie‘s DONE! And the socks are already off to their new home – check out her super cute label!

~ I suck. I missed Julie‘s updates two weeks in a row. Check them out, PLEASE! Oh and Julie – you’re a real knitter by the fact that you’re knitting! That alone can do it! 😉

~ Gratuitous Jaywalker Photos! (Thanks KathyB!)

~ Now see Kim? Didn’t I tell you not to be nervous? That’s one magnificent jaywalker. The pair will be to die for!

~ Another sock knitter is born! Laura has turned her first heel and a beauty it is! Congratulations! It’s all smooth sailing from now on.

~ Lcord‘s hit a bump in the road – but one step back in Jaywalkers is like ten steps back in any other sock – you’ll be done in no time!

~ Oh Lisa! I am SO SORRY! Folks, go over and give Lisa lots of love. Some prick (doesn’t do the asshole justice) broke into her home and robbed her family. Thank god no one was hurt, but her camera and computer was stolen. I’m sure your Jaywalker is beautiful, Lisa – and I hope knitting it gives you some comfort.

~ Let’s get the business out of the way first – go on over to Liz‘s and vote on which yarn she should use for her jaywalkers. And once you’re done with that – PLEASE check out her AMAZING fair isle stockings. Oh my!

~ May‘s finished! She’s got a picture to prove it – all Rowan like in the snow with her stunning STR Pebbles pair! Thanks for sharing May! They’re beautiful!

~ Mimsie‘s going the two at once route, but unfortunately, one sock ended up with more stitches than the other. Rip it! Rip it GOOD! They look really nice though. You’ll have a pair lickety split!

~ Feel better Renata! Jaywalking can be dizzying – they go so fast – so proceed with caution!

~ Robyn asks the age old question: “Can you eat cookies while you jaywalk?” I probably couldn’t. When I eat cookies – it’s sort of an extreme sport. But Robyn seems to be doing nicely.

~ Rock Chick‘s got jaywalkers on the needles. She hates the yarn, and I’m willing to bet she’s not too fond of the person she’s knitting the socks for, but really, all you need to know is that my blog is linked in the same post as this image: “Knitting with this crap makes knitting with Kroy seem like cashmere from a goat whose golden balls gently clink out Handel’s Messiah as he gambols about the meadow.” Genius. Absolutely genius. Thank you RC.

~ Rosemary‘s not sure what to blog about, but honestly, those jaywalkers speak for themselves! They look great! Have a good trip!

~ Sandra‘s got one pair down, Fire on The Mountain STR (Hey! They look familiar!) and one pair just started. Hey Sandra! Did you hear? The strikes off! 😉

~ We’ve got ourselves a regular Dorothy Hamill in our midst! Very impressive Sara! Back camels and sit spins and figure eights – I love the ice! (Now if only you could make jaywalking look so graceful! Sorry for the rocky start!)

~ Here are some hugs for you Sarah! Sarah’s under the weather – and on top of that she got fed up with an imperfect Jaywalker (is there such a thing?) and ripped it out. Get back on that horse! You were so happy with your first attempt! Get back to the love!

~ Stacey‘s got one finished! Wonderful! And I love how the sock kind of matches her blog, don’t you think?

~ Susan‘s got questions: 1) Anybody knitting the larger sized Jaywalkers? She’d like some input. 2) Anybody got stories of funny yet disasterous family holidays? Yeah. I thought so. Go on over and don’t hold back. 😉

~ You know why they’re called Petrified Vicki? Because they’re so FREAKING GORGEOUS that you like freeze in your tracks when you see them. I need to call Tina today – don’t have that STR in the stash and I MUST have it!

~ Wannietta‘s booking along on her lovely Jaywalker! Glad it’s working out this time! YAY!

This will be the last update before Chrismukkahkwanzaa. I leave the uninitiated with this: Jonathan Safran Foer’s “A Beginner’s Guide to Hanukkah.” Have a lovely day, whatever you celebrate!

AS OF MY FINISHING THIS ON FRIDAY MORNING, SOMETHING SEEMS REALLY, REALLY WRONG WITH TYPEPAD. I can’t get any entries past December 10th – and I know they WERE there. So I’m sorry. I hope it gets worked out real soon – whatever the problem. I will try to update the update later on this weekend.

Okay – not a lot of time to chitchat – there are babies to cuddle!

~ Ada‘s got a gorgeous tree up in the house and a SPECTACULAR pair of Jaywalkers! She doesn’t know what yarn she used, but I’m betting if she got some that didn’t hurt her hands, she WOULD make another pair. C’mon Ada. Admit it. You love ’em!

~ Another finished pair! Love the pooling on Alison‘s BRAND NEW SOCKS! And she luuuuurves them too, in Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock in ‘Bittersweet.’

~ Try to ignore the pizza and beer and rather concentrate on the start of Amanda‘s jaywalker. Better yet, check out the phenomenally gorgeous handspun in this entry. Damn that wheel can’t come fast enough!

~ It’s a finishing frenzy over at Anna‘s! An unbelievably gorgeous Ene’s Scarf – I mean really, the colors are beyond breathtaking! – a Shedir (love that pattern!) and of course, a fantastic Jaywalker. Koigu. Tiger stripes. Nuff said.

~ Mismatched? You be the judge. I don’t know, they look freakin’ great to me. And Anne, honey, I think Mom will understand. (But seriously, I really want to know what happened on the date. You know. With the knee. Not sure I’m buying the whole slipped on the ice thing. 😉 )

~ A serious case of malaise has settled in over at Biglug‘s and she’s trying to blame it on the jaywalkers. DUDE! What the? Weather. Always go with the weather. Leave the poor socks alone. 😉

~ Bridget‘s come through with pictures! Way to go Bridget! Love your progress, and lovin’ the new yarn. Either one will be great for your next pair. Glad you figured out a way to make them fit.

~ Carol claims a finished pair. And even though we’ve got some progress pictures here, I’m not believing ANYTHING until I see those suckers on her feet. Oh Carol! Time to get out the camera! 😉

~ After talking and talking and talking about them, Carole‘s finally showing off a finished pair! And they get the seal of approval from the kid set. I’ll bet. They’re fab! So much so Carole cast on another pair immediately after. In Vesper. I won’t say I told you so, but I might have suggested this could happen.

~ Bling! Bling! Bling! Bling! Her schmooness, Carrieoke‘s jaywalkers ROCK! Her pal is going to be so totally stoked! DUDE!

~ It’s drama drama drama all the time over at Christy‘s. First, some real (unwanted) drama! In the ER! So glad Michelle’s going to be okay. And then there’s the sock drama. But don’t let her stories fool you. Socks that beautiful will make you forget all the pain. Trust me. I know from where I speak.

~ Ellie, one of our newbies this week, is taking a decidedly different approach to jaywalking. She’s making anklets, and they’re solid! Definitely check them out! Welcome Ellie!

~ Brag all you want BABY! In the “don’t hate her cause the sock is perfect” category Eunny has hit a grandslam her first time out. THIS is KOOL-AID people!

~ Felicia‘s procrastinating. But with procrastination like that – DAMN GRRL! – all is forgiven.

~ Helen, Helen, Helen. Helen. The Jaywalker is not a “mere” sock. It’s GENIUS! And genius is never easy. Hope the new one is working out better.

~ Reward yourself! You deserve it Holly! Look at those wonderful FOs! Jaywalkers are the perfect prize.

~ Another one who gets it. Feels like st st, but the results – oh so fantastic! Check out Janine‘s sock in Opal Elemente.

~ Go admire Jessica‘s fantastic finished Lucy In the Sky Jaywalkers in socks that rock. And then go make your own South Park character. Do it. Now.

~ Julia‘s rolling now – all the kinks are worked out, we hope. Vive la Jaywalker!

~ I’m LOVING the zigzags in Julie‘s sock – but WATCH OUT FOR THE BLOG! Some SERIOUSLY good food being displayed over there. I checked it out and gained ten pounds just looking. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

~ It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Christmas Jaywalkers that is! Kandy‘s got one pair done in STR Xmas Rocks, and another pair already started. YAY!

~ I’m going to forgive Kate for ripping out her STR jaywalkers because “the color just wasn’t for me.” Huh? Which color? I’ll take it! But oh how lovely the Schaeffer Anne sock!

~ The proof is in the pudding my friends, and KathyB‘s found the mythical chocolate tapioca. GORGEOUS! Stayed tuned for modeled socks. Coming soon!

~ Really liking the colors in Kim‘s newly started jaywalker. Don’t be nervous Kim! It will all work out!

~ It’s all chibis all the time over at Kris‘s. She’s a little concerned about Hard Rock pooling, but I told her not to fret. They will ROCK!

~ The BEST Better Pal EVER (that is, of course, unless my current better pal decides to one-up her. Hint. Hint.) Kris could not withstand the lethal combination of jaywalkers and Vesper. Vakker! (Hope that’s right….)

~ Laura‘s using Jedi mind tricks, but I don’t know what she’s talking about. I don’t see any ladders. Do you?

~ Laura‘s got some kind of crazy idea about jaywalking armwarmers. GO TO IT! But, of course, not until you show us the socks. The operative word there being show. Or socks. Take your pick. 😉

~ Yeah Baby! Almost there is right! Lcord DEFINITELY made the right choice going with the Regia! Excellent!

~ No! No! You heard it wrong! Leah‘s NOT a heel – she HAS a heel. And some awesome stripes. Knitpicks sock garden seems to be working out just fine, thank you very much.

~ Lisa linked to me in a post with the word BLING in the title. I heart her. She called me gracious. Oh yeah and she picked the yarn for her jaywalkers. Go see.

~ Liz loves her sock! Mostly. I love it, if that means anything to you. 😉

~ I’m going to let Manda slide on the whole no picture thing, because it seems like the jaywalkers are a gift, but I’ll be watching. I WANT A PICTURE!

~ Try not to be distracted by all the gorgeous handspun. We’re to look at a sock people. A SOCK! Marie, honey, you’re killing me!

~ Now that’s talent! Melissa‘s only made two socks (I’m assuming they aren’t even a pair) but when the women at school saw her Jaywalker they wanted IN! She’s been wrangled into teaching a sock class in January! Go give her tips. (I think she’s a bit nervous. Don’t be!)

~ There’s a new target in town! Melissa‘s graciously offered to take the heat off of me. You know how you’re all ripping on me because of my STR stash, and my Jaywalker collection, well Melissa is my Lorna’s Laces rival. Go pick on her for a change!

~ We’re not pointing and we’re not laughing Natalia. When they’re done, they’re going to be spectacular!

~ January Jaywalkers. That’s the goal over at Patty‘s. You’re on your way! Excellent!

~ PumpkinMama‘s thinking out of the box! Check out her lime green zebra stripey sock! Please can I get a Woo and a Hoo!

~ Purlpower‘s got one purple sock done! They’re a gift for her mom and will have to be finished in SPAIN. Poor, poor socks. Oh how it sucks to be you. 😉 Have a great trip Purlpower! We want pictures when you get back.

~ Rosemary‘s starting over. It’s all right grrl! Whatever gets the job done!

~ Stacey‘s got more progress on her sock! Sure, a snow day would help, but what’re you going to do…. KNIT!

~ Vera‘s playing catch-up. To me, of course. She’s got one pair done, one pair started – this time in Wildfoote. Okay Vera. It’s not a contest. (Note to self – get knitting! You’re only one complete pair ahead of her! EEK!)

Typepad problems nonewithstanding, if I missed you, I apologize – there are a freaking lot of you! Have a great weekend. See you next week! JAYWALK ON SOLDIER!

I’m starting the updates Thursday night and I’ve got the TV on my computer on – guess what’s a Jeopardy category tonight? That’s right! “J” Walking through History! So funny. I tried to get a screen shot but no luck. Did you know that one of our own knitbloggers is actually going to BE on Jeopardy? How cool is that? Go on over and wish J Strizzy some luck!

Okay! Let the updates begin!

~ Sounds like Ada‘s pair will be her only pair (hope your hand feels better), but look how gorgeous they are! One sock down, one to go.

~ I’m LOVING Alison‘s sock! Check out all that PINK! I love how the yarn is pooling. What are you using Alison? I couldn’t find it on the blog. Can’t wait to see the pair!

~ Angela‘s DONE! YAY! Look how great those socks look! The most important part: Angela LOVES them! That makes me happy.

~ Okay! Anne‘s a girl after my own heart! She finished one Jaywalker, and instead of moving onto the second one, she started a whole new pair! This time around she’s using Trekking – got to admit – it’s a different look for Jaywalker but I’m liking it!

~ Duh duh duh duh Another Bites the Dust! DUDE! I totally agree with you! This is THE rollerskating song! Sadly, though, this has a double meaning for Bethe. She finished her first sock, but it looks like she might have to rip it. And now she’s got to worry about the yarn-adge. Damn that STR! 😉 (What is that Bethe – Hard Rock? Your stripes look a lot different than mine – hope it all works out!)

~ YAY! Bethieee‘s got pictures this week!

~ BigLug‘s got us knitbloggers all mixed-up, but not her Jaywalkers! No siree bob – they are looking fantastico!

~ Bridget says she’s got one sock finished, but we’ll need photographic proof to believe her! 😉 Oh all right – I guess a finished pair will be good enough. Soon, right?

~ Hey! I’m next on the list! Look at that. Go check out the saga. It’s a good one.

~ Carol‘s got lots of socks, but only ONE jaywalker. Check it out!

~ No Pooling BAYBEE! Christy altered the pattern a bit, but they still rock! Loving the stripes!

~ Corrina! YOU WILL PREVAIL! Show that sock who’s boss! Go give Corrina some support. Jaywalker and Sock Garden seem to be conspiring against her.

~ Gail chimes in from Portland: “I finished one sock with 60 stitches cast on. A little snug over the heel, but quite comfy once on all the way. I’m about half-way down the cuff of the second sock, so far so good!” Whoa nelly! Everyone’s complaining about how tight the socks are and you’re casting on FEWER stitches? Can’t wait to see these! Have fun in SanFran!

~ Thanks to all your votes, Helen‘s chosen a yarn! Now get knitting Helen!

~ Yo! Jane! Who you calling a Jaywalker Fanatic! Just you wait! Once you put that pretty pair of Koigu socks on your feet – I’ll bet you’re a goner too! 😉

~ Jess has a finished sock! SWEET!

~ I’m just loving Jessica‘s STR colorway! It’s gorgeous! Things seem to be going well now – the sock looks great.

~ Kandy‘s new to the KAL! Go say hi! Oh and Kandy Darling, 11 skeins of STR does not an obsession make. Take it from me. I know. It’s a noble start though. 😉 Can’t wait to see a sock!

~ Karen‘s started on her second sock – but screw the socks. ONLY SEVEN DAYS UNTIL DISNEYLAND! WHOOHOO! Have a great trip Karen!

~ THIS is too incredible NOT TO MISS! (Which of course I did on the first run through.) Check out Kathy‘s new progress, and the story she has to tell.

~ Laura‘s jaywalker is looking grand, befitting a celebrity. 😉 She’s using Moda Dea Sassy Stripes sock yarn, in colors Crush and Lucky. Oh and Laura? Give a big thank you to that brother-in-law of yours!

~ Lauren‘s DONE! And while we don’t have any photographic proof, I did run into her on Saturday, quite by accident (how’s this for funny – she recognized me because I was knitting on my jaywalker. BEHOLD THE POWER!) and she showed me her sock. Lorna’s Laces. Very lovely. C’mon Lauren! Send a picture!

~ Lcord‘s sock in Trekking 107 are wonderful! The colors are great and I have to tell you Lcord, I think you made the right decision. While the Fleece Artist is pretty, I prefer the bolder stripes.

~ OCD strikes again! Leah had a nice start to her Knitpicks Sock Garden Jaywalkers in Geranium, only to find that she did a 1×1 rib instead of the 2×2 the pattern calls for. Rib Rip for her! Sorry Leah – but I totally understand!

~ Check out that arch! Lisa‘s got one finished!

~ Ah Margene. Margene. Margene. Margene. My wonderful friend Margene. Looks like we got a winner know, no? I hope so. I so want this to work for you. And for me. But mostly for you. Can a sock really be as wonderful as I think it is if the Zen Master doesn’t like it? Something to ponder. Amen.

~ Get down, boogie oogie oogie oogie! Get down! Maritza‘s Electric Boogaloo socks are DONE! Stick a fork in em’! And while the name may be disco, the socks definitely ROCK!

~ Now that Mel worked out her needle issues, things are humming along!

~ Why are there so many songs about rainbows and what’s on the other side? Sock yarn, Kermie. Sock yarn! Lorna’s Laces to be specific. They’re looking good Melissa! I kinda like the pooling going on. Can’t wait to see them finished.

~ Oh Melissa! Pictures please! That LL Ravenswood sounds so nice.

~ Go tell Mimsie that we’re all a really nice bunch and that KAL are just letters, not a lifestyle! Knit, don’t knit – you’re still allowed in the club. I mean c’mon – you’re knitting with STR! That alone guarantees you membership. 😉

~ Another one blaming me! Hey Nancy! Think how much fun it will be when you go back to those “normal” size needles! Size 6s are like knitting with tree trunks!

~ Uh Oh. Is it time to get out the scale again? Tell Naomi what you think. Will she make it? THIS JUST IN: Looks like Naomi’s going a different route – The ribbing, heel and toe in one color, the body in something colorful. Things are just starting to get interesting….

~ Natalia has the toe-up version all written out. I find the heel flap and gusset on a toe-up SO interesting. I might just have to try it – especially since I’m not a fan of the short row heel. Thanks for your efforts Natalia!

~ Sigh. Patty‘s asking that age old question. To rip or not to rip. Patty, I can assure you, if we ever should meet I will tell you that your Jaywalkers are gorgeous – flaws or no flaws. You made them – therefore they’re perfect! 🙂

~ Renata‘s gone all kinds of crazy with her NEW PAIR OF JAYWALKERS. Alas, these are for her sister (keep them keep them keep them.) But have no fear, she’s already cast on for another pair! Do I smell another convert? Both of her pairs are in STR. Hmmm. She’s got some other STR to trade – anyone interested? Go on over and let her know.

~I’m an ass. Rosemary and I emailed a bunch of times about her jaywalkers and I still forgot to add her to the original updates. DUH. Please forgive me. Now go on over and tell her how great the sock looks. Go! Now! Don’t make me feel bad!

~ Sarah Gilmored and Jaywalked in the same evening – now that’s what I call a good night!

~ Oh! Oh! Oh! It’s MAGIC! Stacey learned the magic loop technique to make her Jaywalkers. Looking good!

~ BEST.SAVE.EVER! Teresa‘s done and they are SPECTACULAR! Go play her contest. I’ll give you a clue. It’s not pink.

~ Well tgz – at least you had fun learning, right? Didn’t fit. But she’s starting over! Way to go! You’ll have that first sock done in no time!

That’s all I’ve got! Forgive me if I’ve missed you – let me know in the comments. Have a great Friday!

Wow! This updating stuff is hard work. I’ll start off with the promised Jaywalker FAQ. I asked Grumperina what she thought were the most important issues, and this is what she wrote me:

ETA: Kathy has graciously added UPSIZING! She’s got instructions for TWO LARGER SIZES! Also, Natalia’s written out instructions for doing the Jaywalkers toe-up. Thank you both!

What do I have to add? Well, the most important thing I can say is the socks WILL BE TIGHT! They are snug over the heel. They do give a little bit with wear, but my socks, which I’ve been wearing a lot, still have to be sort of tugged over the heel. Once on though, they fit perfectly. Also, if you think 76 stitches is a lot – because you normally cast on for a much smaller number with your other sock patterns – DO NOT WORRY! The ribbing won’t be too big – it will be pulled in by the pattern and the socks will miraculously stay up on your leg. The pattern really NEEDS the extra stitches. I normally cast on for 64 stitches – I’m perfectly fine with the 76. 😉

Also, there have been some questions about the bar increases. Here are a couple of links to help out with this:
completed bar increase – scroll down the page
bar increase video – continental knitting
bar increase video – english knitting

That should answer most of the questions we’ve been getting. Feel free to let us know if we’ve missed something.
Okay. On to the updates. If I missed you, I’m really, really sorry. I’ve been trying to go through all the blogs and updating as the week goes on, but sometimes I miss stuff. If I’ve got wrong information for you, please let me know that as well.

We’ve got THREE FINISHED PAIRS this week! YAY! JAYWALK ON!

~Ada‘s on her second start, but things are working out just peachy this time around!

~Angela‘s praying for stripes. C’MON STRIPES! (Oh and she’s knitting with Knit Picks Sock Garden in Stargazer Lily.)

~Anita‘s fast walkin’ in her brand new Jaywalkers! She made her pair in Lorna’s Laces, Purple Iris. Beautiful!

~Anne went home for the holidays and started her wonderful Opal Handpainted Jaywalkers. People liked them so much she was taking orders! Go Anne!

~Anne‘s got a nice start on some hot pink Jaywalkers!

~Bethe got in a bit of trouble jaywalking – but let’s hope she’s back on track now. No crosswalks for you ROCK STAR!

~Bethieee has all her KAL updates in one place. So organized! But, but, where are the pictures?! I want to see pictures!

~Blueadt‘s back on track with her Opal Tiger Jaywalkers!

~Bridget‘s moving right along – she’s probably got a finished sock by now!

~Cece‘s cursing me, but c’mon – you know you love it! She’s adding yet another pair of socks to her arsenal! Yay!

~Christy‘s got some subtle blue zigzags going on with her jaywalker version – she’s using Tess’s Designer Yarn. Looking good!

~Cori hasn’t been working on socks because she’s been working on something a whole lot more important and a helluva lot harder. Go wish her congratulations! And I swear there’s something in the water in blogland.

~Debi is making, by far, the MOST EXPENSIVE socks ever! Lucky for us they’re Jaywalkers and they’re gorgeous. Go tell her how gorgeous and make her feel a bit better about the generosity of knitters.

~Eunny‘s got a finished pair and they’re GORGEOUS! She used Lana Grossa Meilenweit Fun & Stripes and striped they are – perfectly striped. When do you start your next pair? You know, Jaywalkers are like potato chips. You can’t have just one! (Apparently I liked them so much I commented THREE times!)

~Holly says she’s unofficial, but she’s on the list – so that means she’s IN! Check out her jaywalker in Tess’s Designer Yarn – she’s doing a short row heel for anyone that’s interested in that particular modification. Welcome to the club Holly!

~Hopefully Jennifer has come out of her anitbiotic induced haze to work some more on her beautiful Opal Handpainted Jaywalkers. Hope you’re feeling better Jennifer – and great IKEA building!

~Jess‘s sock in Lorna’s Laces Bittersweet is anything but bitter and oh so sweet!

~Even though Jessica‘s having some gauge problems – my god that Socks That Rock color is to die for! It’s one of Tina’s special oops blends. if only we could bottle our mistakes – especially when they come out so freaking perfect!

~Helen needs your help. She can’t decide which yarn to use for her jaywalkers and the whole thing has stalled. GO VOTE!

~Kaci‘s sock ROCKS! She used Azure Malachite for this one, but isn’t genetically engineered to make a pair using the same colorway. She threatens the second sock will be in the rarely seen Fred Flinstone.

~Karen‘s making great progress – she’s about to finish one sock – and look what’s at the top of her December goals! Jaywalker socks for the New Year!

~Kathy was busy over her Thanksgiving break. She found out she needed glasses, got a pain in the ass – literally – and jaywalked! Hope you can see to feel better!

~KathyB is running out of yarn too! But I have to say, I’m glad she’s running out of Koigu. Well, I’m not glad. Not at all. I’m relieved. Relieved she isn’t running out of STR. I feel so responsible when that happens! Anyway, enough about me! If anyone has some KPPM p411 lot #34 that they can spare, Kathy will be very appreciative!

~We’ve got a celebrity in our midst! Laura! In the Newspaper! And her jaywalkers are excellent – what yarn are you using Laura? I couldn’t figure it out. And what’s your mitten pattern? I want to make a pair and I’m searching for a pattern. Thanks!

~Lauren was all ready to give up. She was going to finish her jaywalker, but pass it on to her daughter. BUT I SAID NO! Just because it’s a little tight over your heel – that’s nothing. Finish it for yourself! And she did. And even though they are a little bit tight getting them on, they’re completely comfortable to wear. She says, “You encouraged me to persevere and I did. Happily….Thanks for urging me to press on with making the socks for me (as opposed to my eight-year-old).” Now get crackin’ on that second sock!

~Libbylu finished her Jaywalkers! She used Lana Grossa Meilenweit Fun & Stripes and here’s the proof:

~Liz is channeling Goldilocks: the third time is just right. Lorna’s Laces in Ice House. How wintery!

~Maggi‘s got the STR wound up and ready to go! I say rip the socks on the circulars off and start the jaywalkers!

~Wow! When Manda says photos, she means photos. Sadly we might not see her jaywalkers for awhile – it looks like they might be a gift, but what’s that I see? A Diamond Fantasy Shawl?! Another JanuaryOne favorite. Hmm…maybe we should do a KAL for that…. SOMEONE STOP ME!!!!

~Margene, zen sock knitter extraordinnaire, has started her pair in some wonderful Koigu. She says she likes to live dangerously, but she’s definitely taking the safe route with her Koigu. C’mon Margene! Break out the STR! I’ll pay your bail!

~Maritza‘s in the holiday spirit! She’s got one down on her X-Mas ROCK colorway from STR! Electric Boogaloo indeed.

~May makes it in just under the wire with this report: “Just finished my jaywalker socks! They’re fabulous – it will be hard to part with them, but they’re promised to my sister for Xmas. Luckily I have a pair in STR watermelon tourmaline lined up for myself! First ever knitalong is a success! Yay! Thanks for the inspiration ; )” You are quite welcome May! Now where are the pictures? Send them to me and I’ll post them next week!

~Melissa‘s making great progress with her jaywalker in Lorna’s Laces Rainbow colorway. See, now, with Jaywalkers even Lorna’s Laces pooling looks fab!

~Nancy‘s got the monkey’s approval on the start of her jaywalkers – they look like comfy old jeans. But they’re socks. Socks That Rock that is, so they feel even better than comfy old jeans.

~Naomi started her Jaywalkers on the train up to New York (Hey! Do you think we passed on the way? I was heading to Philly!) She’s opting for different colored heels and toes – can’t wait to see that. But really I’m just interested in the Junior’s cheesecake. YUMMM!

~Have you been reading Natalia‘s blog? She’s got some really great posts on doing the Jaywalkers toe-up. Check it out! Thank you Natalia!

~Pixie‘s socks are fading in the most delicious way. But the sock looks so lonely on that knee. Go say hi! But maybe it’s not lonely, maybe it’s like spy cam or something – what are those people eating over there?

~Purlpower‘s going purple with her pair. Check them out!

~Sarah is so sweet. She’s says I’ve totally inspired her! I’m so glad! She’s started a pair in some grey/green/blue Sockotta – she claims they’re nothing fancy, but we’ll be the judge of that! Show us your sock!

~I feel totally resposible for the fact that Teresa ran out of Socks That Rock. I’m SO SORRY! But it looks completely and utterly beautiful in Rhodonite. I’m sure you’ll figure it out girl! I HAVE FAITH!

~Way to go Tgz! You’re doing great! This is Tgz’s first sock, so encourage her!

~Wannietta‘s been getting tons of compliments on her berry flavored Jaywalkers. Can’t say I blame them – very nice!

Thanks everyone for playing! See you next week!

I hope everyone had a great Thursday or a fantastic Thanksgiving – whichever the case may be. We had one of the best Thanksgiving’s we’ve had a while – the food was terrific – company was good – and everyone went home stuffed and happy. I’ll be here until Saturday hanging with the kiddos, but that doesn’t mean business stops. Here we have the FIRST Jaywalker Update! Yay! Now, most of this information I collected Wednesday, so everyone might have finished their socks by now. Let me know if you have. Also, if you don’t have a blog and want to show off your socks, send me the pictures and I’ll post them here. We want to see everyone’s socks, so don’t be shy! Oh and if I missed you, I’m really sorry! Send an email to cara at januaryone dot com with Jaywalker update in the subject line or leave a comment here if you want to be in the updates. Thanks everyone! Have fun!

~Adele‘s socks, in DG Confetti, are kicking her arse, but I hope she’s gotten a reign on them because I LOVE the colors she’s chosen.

~Adelle‘s got a gorgeous pair going in Lorna’s Laces Gold Hill.

~Alison is making some hot pink and purple jaywalkers – even though it’s summer down under.

~Anita‘s already got one done. She dyed the yarn herself with Kool-Aid. Cool!

~Another convert born. Bethe thinks we should rename the socks Jayrocker. If I’m not mistaken, she’s using Rock Star socks that rock. Excellent choice!

~Blueadt is making some very cool Tiger Jaywalkers. She has to rip back a bit, but we know she’ll roaring to go in no time! (Forgive me. These updates are hard.)

~Bridget went out and got a blog – just for our updates. Go over and say hi and tell her how great her Seal Rock STR Jaywalkers look!

~Carrie‘s already on her second sock, in Lorna’s Laces, but more importantly she’s running a half marathon today! Good Luck Carrie! You ROCK!

~Felicia has started a fantastic pair of Jaywalkers in her own handpainted yarn available at the Sweet Shop. (I can attest to the gorgeousness of Felicia’s yarns. I bought some the other day and it’s WONDERFUL!)

~Gail‘s got a modified pair started in STR Banded Agate – send pictures Gail!

~Snuck in among the handspun is the start of Jane‘s STR Moss Agate Jaywalker. I think this one is going to be beautiful. (Note to Tina and Kaci – hey – can you add some Moss Agate to my order? Pretty please? 😉 )

~Joelene has started two at the same time – in yarn she dyed herself! Yay Joelene!

~Julia‘s got a sock going for every language she speaks. Um, I think her Jaywalkers in Lorna’s Laces speak French, n’est-ce pas?

~Kaci‘s got some kind of bet going with Tina that she will ACTUALLY FINISH a pair of socks. In STR Azure Malchite to be exact. Imagine that! She sells the sock yarn, but can’t finish a pair of socks. I’m just saying.

~Karen‘s got a gorgeous pair started in Lorna’s Laces, colorway Gray’s Corner. Unfortunately she had to rip out and start over with the bigger size – but hopefully things are sailing along now.

~KathyB‘s all about the eights. After a little bit of a rocky start, she’s cruising along in her Koigu in seaQuest colors.

~Lisa‘s got some nice Jaywalking going on with some Artyarn’s in great fall colors. But I’m really jealous of the Pebble Beach STR sitting there in the other picture. Those are going to be some Rockin’ Socks!

~May reports that she’s finished her first sock in STR Pebbles and is onto her second. Go May! Send pictures!

~Mel‘s hoping we kick her butt into gear on the beautiful pink/purple/blue pair she’s had languishing on her needles. Consider this your wake up call Mel!

~Natalia‘s turned the whole thing on its head, or er foot. She’s going toe up with her Lorna’s Laces Jaywalkers!

~Nicole‘s got some nice blue jaywalkers blah blah blah – forget the socks! Go CONGRATULATE HER! SHE’S HAVING A BABY!

~PumpkinMama‘s got the whole Boston thing going – Grumperina’s pattern (Boston girl) Hello Yarn yarn (Boston girl.) Very cool. Even to this Jersey Girl.

That’s all she wrote! See you next Friday for the next installment of JAYWALKER!

The list is too long – so I’m moving it to its own entry. Have fun everyone!

Ada
Adele
Adelle
Adrienne
Aija
Alice
Alison
Alison
Allison
Amanda
Amy
Amy
Amy
Amy
AmyDe
AmyP
Ana
Angela
Anita
Anita
Anita
Anmiryam
Ann
Ann
Anna
Anne
Anne
Anne Marie
Anneh
Annie
Ariane
Ariel

Becca
Becky
Becky
Beth
Bethe
Bethieee
BigLug
Bliss
Blossom
Blueadt
Bridget
Brenda

Cara
Carla
Carla
Carmelle
Caro
Carol
Carole
Carole
Carrie
Carry
Cathy
Cece
Chelle
Chelsea
Cheryl
Chihiro
Chris
Chrissy
Chrissy

Chrissy
Christine
Christine
Christine
Christy
CJ
Claudia
Cori
Corrina
Cynthia

Danielle
Deb
Debi
Deirdre
Dene
Diane E.
Diann

E
Elaina
Elaine
Elizabeth
Ellie
Emily
Emma
Emmy
Erin
Estee
Eunny

Felicia
Foogrrl

Gail
Gail
Gale
Genia
Georgia
Gwyn

Hanne
Heather
Heidi
Helen
Helen
Hillary
Holly

Illanna

Jamie
Jane
Janine
Janine
Jasmin
Jeanne
Jen
Jenn
Jenn
Jennifer
Jennifer
Jenny
Jenny
Jenny
Jess
Jessica
Jessica
Jessica
Jessica
Jessica L.
Jo
Joanne
Joanne
Jodee
Joelene
Johanna
Julia
Julia
Julia
Julia
Julie
Julie
Julsey

Kaci
Kae
KaisaKaisa
Kandy
Karen
Karen
Karen
Karen W.
Kari O.
Kate
Kate
Kate
Kate
Kate C.
Katherine
Kathy
Kathy
KathyB
Katie
Katie
Kay
Kelly
Kelly
Kelly
Kenny
Kerry
Kim
Kim
Kim
Kris
Kris
Kristie

LaJuana
Lara
Larissa
Laura
Laura
Laura
Laura
Laura
Laura
Lauren
Lauren
Laurie
Laurie
Lcord
Leah
Leslie
Libby
LibbyLu
Linda
Lisa
Lisa
Lisa
Lisa
Lisa
Lisa C.
Lisa D.
Lisa I.
Lisa W.
Liz
Liz
Liz
Liz
Liz C.
Lolly
Lori
Lori
LoriG
Lu
Lynda
Lynne

Maggi
Manda
Margaux
Margene
Maria
Maribel
Marie
Marie
Maritza
May
Megan
Megan
Mel
Melissa
Melissa
Melissa
Mia
Michele
Michelle
Mimsie
Miriam
Monica
Morgan

Nancy
Nancy
Naomi
Natalia
Nicole
Nicole
Nicole
Niteowl
Noelle
Norma

Pam
Patti
Patty
Paula
Phoebe
Pixie
PumpkinMama
PurlPower

Ramona
Reb
Rebecca
Renata
Renee
Rhonda
Roberta
Roberta
Robin
Robyn
Rock Chick
Rosemary
Rossana
Ruth

Sandra
Sandy
Sandy
Sarah
Sarah
Sarah
Sarah
Sasha
Scout
Shanidy
Shannon
Shannon
Sharon
Sharon
Shelley
Soapy
Stacey
Stacey
Stephannie
Stinkerbell
Susan
Susan
Susanne
Suzanne
Sylvia

Tamara
Tania
Tanja
Tara
Teresa
tgz
Thorn
Tiffany
Tracy
Tracy
Trek

Vera
Vern
Vicki
Vicki

Wannietta
Wendi
Wendy
Whitney