Finishing Socks

Happy Feet
Kitcheners Stitch
Boot Socks using Lambs Pride Super Wash using a Lopi Sock Pattern
Yarn Candy Socks from Cider Moon ends. Superwash knit on size 3 DPNs
Jacki Yarnzombie
Gaslight Dyeworks
Tuscan Grove
Knitters Connection
Yarmando
Lorna's Laces Shepard Sock I was wrong. It's Claudia Hand Painted Yarns Fingering 100% Merino Wool in Purple Earth
Maryland Sheep and Wool
Evil Sock Genius 
Sock Wars

Yarn Candy Socks

This is my pair of Yarn Candy Socks. I think they're lots of fun.


The pattern was suggested from the the Golf/Athletic Socks included in the Little Box of Socks. (Rav link) I used the numbers and the garter edged heel. I'd never seen this heel before and like the way it looks. I used a partridge heel flap instead of the suggested stockinette heel. Here's a close-up of the heel.


Selecting the next color to use was a lot of fun. It did mean that I had 4 ends to run in for each color switch. I ran in the ends while traveling. Details in the vlog post. Here's a picture of some of the ends.

I enjoyed finishing these socks. Superwash, size 3 DPNs.

Sock Exchange with the Knit Wits!

Quick, look at these photos. The lovely Cat organized a sock exchange for the Ohio Knit Wits for the month of February. The idea was to have people sign-up to be included in the exchange and Cat would randomly match people. There were 8 people in the exchange.

Now, I had Kristen and she was kind that I didn't finish my socks. Work and such, been busy and I've had lots of knitting for the LYS class. Here's a picture of her with the progress socks. It's not like she's excited to have Cider Moon socks in a pattern that I've created for her! See?




Her smile is an indication of how much fun we had! Beth made Cat some fun socks. And Kay made socks for Megan, and Megan made socks for Kristen's Mom and Kristen's mom made socks for Jen, and Jen is making socks for me, Cat made socks for Kay and Kristen made socks for Beth. Who did I forget? I'm holding Jen's socks for ransom. :) They're in my car!

Next exchange is a "2 skeins or less" idea. Use 2 skeins or less for the exchange item. That item can be anything appropriate for the recipient. Sounds like fun, doesn't it? I'm going to use yarn from stash. And there are some great books out there to help with the one or two skeins.

Cider Moon Trunk Show

was Saturday at Knitters Mercantile.

Have you seen Cider Moon's yarn? These ladies know how to dye! They also know how to have a good time. Check out their blog. Someone bought yarn. *I wonder who?*

I have been knitting. Really. I have no pictures to prove it, but I have.

This area has been hit with very cold weather the last week or so. I even had two snow days. During this time, I realized that I did not have any mittens or gloves. Being a resourceful knitter, I have one mitten finished and the second almost half way finished.

Got to see the Reality Tour this weekend. He's not as angry as in his post-valentine's day post. Really.

I'm giving additional thoughts on podcasting. I've been listening to several and enjoying them. I'm getting pensive on what to talk about and who I can have sit with me. You interested?

I'm considering a trip to England this year. I'm thinking countryside areas. Wales? What do you suggest? It would be a vacation to relax and see the country (not just buying yarn).

btw: my house was without heat last night. Got down to 42 degrees. They didn't deliver the fuel oil in a timely fashion. The furnace is running now. and the kitchen plumbing has decided to go wonky. It leaks. So it was dishes in the tub. *sigh* I guess plumbing will be top of the list in the spring.
another btw: knitsb is moving in. jewelry will be exchanged. It's nice to find someone wonderful, isn't it?