April 17, 2006
DH has new socks.
He is appreciative. Mind you, I started these socks in December, so he got a bit whiny before they were done.
Dunno what he was whining about, it's not even winter yet ;)
These socks are knit in Trekking XXL 110. This is the first time I've used Trekking, but I must say that I liked it. The reason they took so long had nothing to do with the yarn, I just didn't enjoy knitting them on 2 circs! I do have another ball of Trekking XXL put away for me.
Of course, finishing his socks meant I could start my pink stripey socks.
Was the dye job a success?
Decide for yourself.
I'm certainly happy with it! Every few rows I poke whichever family member is close by and make them admire it, too.
I may be doing some more dyeing, I think!
Twinkie didn't want a cuddle today.
Brat.
Posted by Donna at April 17, 2006 10:21 PMComments
Wonderful job! The pink socks are lovely! Your husbands socks look great too. I baught Trekking XXL 100 on e-bay, just to get my fingers on it. I couldn't find it anywhere in Canada. It is so special, I have it lying around just to be admired. Anyway, back to your socks - love them - want to see more. ;o)
I guess Twink was really upset over that bunny ear comment I made yesterday!
The socks are looking very cool, though!
Posted by: Cathy at April 18, 2006 12:00 AMThe stripe color contrast is great! Nice looking socks, too.
Posted by: Chery at April 18, 2006 12:24 AMThe socks look great. You should definitely dye more.
Posted by: Jill at April 18, 2006 12:53 AMLovely socks, Donna! :) Love the pink stripes! The dye job sure had worked well -- it looked great in the skein and it looked great knitted up.
Posted by: claudine at April 18, 2006 01:29 AMI know your husband is happy with his new socks. They're great! The contrast on the pink striped pair are perfect!
Posted by: wool winder at April 18, 2006 01:56 AMSocks on 2 circs have always fascinated me. But I do enjoy the danger of having 4 needles poking out of my socks. Gives my husband quite a jump when I lean over next to him with these pointy sticks all around the sock. Looks like you're jammin' on these pink stripey socks! I guess you don't "soar" on 2 circs!
Posted by: Evelyn at April 18, 2006 02:31 AMYour pink stripey socks are coming out beautiful! You did a great job on the dyeing. Hopw Twinkie is feeling better today.
Posted by: Wendy G at April 18, 2006 03:11 AMBad Twinkie, Bad!! I hope you had a Happy Easter as well!! And I love the way the pink sock is turning out. That is very cool looking. One week down, one to go, for Spring Break. You can do it!!
Tammy
Posted by: Tammy at April 18, 2006 03:18 AMLove the dye job. It's hard for me to believe that Twinkie scratched you. Did you pinch her?
Posted by: Diana at April 18, 2006 04:33 AMWow 11 comments before breakfast!! The dye job looks brilliant - Bad twinkie - maybe hes jelous of the easter bunny gettinng all those happy smiles from em??
Posted by: the stripey tiger at April 18, 2006 08:49 AMWay to go, those socks are just growing all on their own over there.
Bad Twinkie......... you didn't try and sneak off with her food did you?
Posted by: Carol at April 18, 2006 09:00 AMLove your new pink socks and your husband's look warm and toasty. Are you thinking of going into business to dye sock yarn. The stripes look great.
Posted by: Sue at April 18, 2006 09:11 AMOn the part of buns everywhere - if you don't have a carrot, mango slice or grape then the snuggles just ain't happening.
Posted by: Fiona Bun at April 18, 2006 12:59 PMWooo Hooo!
I wouldn't knit on 2 circs either if I were you! Those DPNs must have been on fire, well, almost.
The pink dyed yarn looks like it is knitting beautifully.
Posted by: fitknit at April 18, 2006 01:17 PMoh I love the trekking socks.. now for sure as soon as I get my circ, I'm casting it on... your pink socks look great too!! love the stripes!
Monika, I'm from canada too, and haven't found any trekking here either, but you can find some here http://www.theknitter.com/ it's a decent price and there's no shipping!
Posted by: Vicki at April 18, 2006 01:19 PMPink socks are really pretty! The 'obstacle course' must had been a long one for you to get such a big block of each color. The scratches looks pretty bad. Hope they heal fast and fine. Twinkie nails must be quite long..
Posted by: kessa at April 18, 2006 04:20 PMlovely socks! and the pink stripey ones are going to be beautiful, the lace background is pretty neat as well. i hope that twinkie feels some sort of remorse, shame on him!
Posted by: marti at April 18, 2006 06:39 PMhubby's socks look great! and that stripey pink sock is a beautiful color - you did a great dye job!
Posted by: debbie at April 18, 2006 07:04 PMHow wonderful your socks look!! The dyeing was a big success!!!
If everyone was eating bunnies I might be a bit cross too ( even if they are chocolate!!!)
Hi from Austria! Wow, DH's socks turned out so gorgeous, now he certainly stopped whining, didn't he? ;)
And I looove your pink stripey socks, the colors are so funky, just perfect for spring!
Ouch - Twinkie sure wasn't in the mood for cuddling! I hope these scratches heal soon - I know they can burn like hell!
Love the stripes! Good job on the dyeing. The socks look great.
Posted by: Mary at April 19, 2006 10:37 PM
Love the pink stripey socks! (I'm a size 10 or 41) just in case you want to make a second pair! :-)
Posted by: carla at April 17, 2006 11:18 PM