October 10, 2006
I finished my Fleece Artist socks!
Why do I not knit socks in winter? It's too warm now for hand knit socks!
Twinkie gave them the rub test.
They passed!
Specs:
Yarn: Fleece Artist Merino Sock, I have no idea what colour. (The label just has a handwritten "736" on it.)
Pattern: Standard Stockinette Sock, with "Little Shell Insertion" panel from "365 Knitting Stitches a Year"
This was the first time I've used Fleece Artist sock yarn, and I love it. It's a little thicker than a standard sock yarn, but it's deliciously soft and squishy.
I also finished the Grape Hyacinth scarf. I soaked it to block it, and this is what happened.
That's from one lonely ball of SWTC Karaoke. And it was variegated yellow, green, pink and purple. The water was dark, dark purple. I'd hate to see what would happen if you made an entire garment out of it!
Pics of the finished scarf next time.
It's school holidays here. Does that seem to come around far too often, or is it just me? Due to that, and the sewing, and the fact that the Real Estate have sprung a surprise inspection for this weekend, I haven't had any time or concentration for Spring Blossoms. I will get back to it soon, I hope.
Now, though?
Socktoberfest!
Posted by Donna at October 10, 2006 10:18 PMComments
I love the color of the socks. It sucks that they've sprung an inspection. Don't they know that they are interferring with your knitting!
Posted by: Jill at October 10, 2006 11:21 PMReal Estates have no consideration springing one on you. Gee cant they understand your busy and have work to do.
Posted by: tianne at October 10, 2006 11:34 PMThe socks looks great. =) Twinkie has good taste.
Posted by: kessa at October 10, 2006 11:49 PMThe socks turned out great!
Posted by: Lisa at October 11, 2006 12:45 AMThe socks are so pretty and I just love the color. Can't wait to see which pattern you choose for Socktoberfest!
Posted by: Wendy G at October 11, 2006 12:46 AMI love the colors of your socks! I've never knit with Fleece Artist but it sounds yummy.
Posted by: Evelyn at October 11, 2006 04:28 AMNice socks, the yarn you have out ready for the next pair is really nice.
Posted by: Annie at October 11, 2006 10:13 AMDon't tell Peaches but I'm pretty sure Twinkie is the cutest rabbit on the planet! I love the socks as well.
Posted by: Nanette at October 11, 2006 10:20 AMI love your socks, glad that Bunny approves of them too. We just finished up school holidays, and before you know it 10 weeks till xmas and the kids are off home again. I must start making xmas pressies I think, or nothing will get finished. I hope your inspection goes well and you hide all your bunny evidence.
Posted by: Sue at October 11, 2006 10:41 AMYour bunny has great taste in socks. They are beautiful.
And yes school holidays do come far too often. Plus they seem to fall at the least convenient times ... always when you have a ton of stuff to do.
Posted by: Diane at October 11, 2006 11:35 AMReally nice socks! I think knitting socks in the spring and summer makes perfect sense. They are small and not hot to work with, then when fall and winter come you have plenty of choices.
Posted by: wool winder at October 11, 2006 01:19 PMThe socks are gorgeous,
Twinkie is the star!
Glad that you're enjoying the LL yarn
Can't wait to see which pattern you select.
such pretty socks. is that LL child's play? beaded socks? and lovely dpns!!
Posted by: Kathleen at October 12, 2006 09:01 AMOh pretty Fleece Artist socks. I am ging to cave eventually and get me some fleece artist....
We are now 12 days into socktober and I have not even started my socktober socks!
I love the colour of the socks!
Posted by: kylie at October 12, 2006 11:43 AMI love how those socks turned out! The addition of the shell lace pattern was brilliant! The grape hyacinth scarf is pretty cute too!
Posted by: wanda at October 15, 2006 03:43 PM
Of course you know any post with that bunny in it is going to get a comment from me. But actually, I was going to comment after just seeing the first picture. What great socks!
Posted by: jessie at October 10, 2006 11:17 PM