This has become a very quiet blog. It's been very busy at Chez Yarnmaven. But I have managed to clear the decks of some languishing sock projects. I don't know how I started so many socks at one time. I have way too many sock needles. So, here they are in no particular order:
Plain ol' socks, my basic generic sock pattern.
Yarn: Wildfoote, by Brown Sheep Company,
Color: Jungle
Comments: Not the softest sock yarn by a mile, but for 5.50 per skein (Bluebonnet Yarn Shoppe), not a bad buy and they'll soften as they get washed and worn.
Rib and Cables Socks from Fall 2005 IK
Yarn: Mountain Colors Bearfoot
Color: Um, I lost track of the band, and don't remember, but Kandis brought it back from Montana (where Mountain Colors is located) when they went up for Rob's brother's wedding. I still have a different colored skein I haven't used yet.
Comments: I LOVE this yarn! It is sooo soft. And a joy to knit. This is my second Rib and Cable socks in this yarn and I might do one more. I followed the pattern except for the cast-on and I did my usual cast-on.
Koigu Shortie Socks with Picot Cuff, my pattern
Yarn: Koigu KPPPM
Color: lost the ball band
Comments: This is the first pair of Koigu socks I kept for myself. I do like knitting with it, but can't make long socks because I am cheap and won't buy the third skimpy skein to fit my big feet.
Ribbed Socks (first sock of an eventual pair)
Yarn: Lion Brand Magic Stripes
Color: Lumberjack
Comments: The yarn was on sale, the pattern was free on the ball band and I knit this one sock at a two day conference this week. I have knit many socks with this yarn. It isn't luxury yarn, but the socks soften with wear and washing and they hold up very well. And it's economical - great for kid's socks.
I only have 2 more pair of socks on the needles. Plus the ribbed sock mate. Things are getting better. I can see a little of the top of my coffee table and there's a plan this weekend to perform some spring cleaning by the whole family. Whose taking bets on us pulling that off?
Mother's Day is this weekend. I'm tryng not to stress. To most folks it's no big deal; they just buy a card or send flowers or take Mom out to lunch. Well, I have a mom and two mother-in-laws and Abby has 3, count 'em, 3 grandma's. So, not only do I need cards from me and he-who-buys-no-gifts, but Abby wants to send cards from her. Do you know what greeting cards cost now? I know, I'm sounding cheap again. I suppose if they added another damn day to the week, I could MAKE cards, but as it stands right now, my card-making priorities are way down the list. I hope they like their cards cuz that's all I'm doing this year. Why do we recognize holidays that were created by the greeting card/candy/floral industry? In case I don't get back around to this blog before the weekend (highly likely), all you mothers out there, have a great one! And don't be too dissappointed if all you get is a card. It's the thought that counts, right?
Do e-cards count for mother's day? Eeks! I'd better make a trip to the store.
Posted by: Rete | May 10, 2007 at 11:35 AM
You can never have too many sock needles! :)
Posted by: Beth | May 10, 2007 at 11:54 AM
Wow! everything looks great!!! Treat yourself to some more needles!!lol
Posted by: Adrienne | May 10, 2007 at 01:13 PM
Nice socks!
And happy Mother's day to you, You're a matriarchal hero!
Posted by: Abbe | May 10, 2007 at 01:30 PM
Such lovely socks! My favorite pair is the Rib and Cables Socks.
Posted by: K. Anne | May 10, 2007 at 07:14 PM
Oh, how I love the Mountain Colors yarn! In case the band says it is ok to machine wash them, don't do it. Hand wash so they don't get too crazy fuzzy on you. It is so beautiful, and such a joy to wear!
Happy Mother's Day to you! Now I'm going to go work on your grandson's photos. He is quite the cutie-pie, you know!
Posted by: Christine | May 10, 2007 at 08:54 PM
Wow...you've finished up a lot of socks! I know there are a lot of folks who have several sock projects going at once, but I've never heard of anyone finishing so many at once! You're an inspiration!
Must be nice to have so many new socks suddenly added to your wardrobe.
Posted by: s t a c i | May 11, 2007 at 08:32 AM
Love the socks! I hear you on the cards - bought 2 cards and shelled out almost $10! Jeeze! (But in my family's tradition, handmade is frowned on - it is valued less than storebought.)
Posted by: June | May 11, 2007 at 11:19 AM
I totally agree. My newest saying is "I don't recognized fabricated holidays." Seriously. Appreciate moms, dads, grandparents, your sweetheart, gophers, etc. EVERY DAY, not just when the calendar says so.
The socks look great!
Posted by: elizabeth | May 11, 2007 at 02:51 PM
All your socks are great. Happy Mothers' Day.
Posted by: Vera | May 11, 2007 at 03:17 PM
Nice socks.
Boy do I agree on the card comment. They're way overpriced and I've been gradually buying less and less of them. Can't stand paying that much for a piece of printed paper.
Posted by: Marguerite | May 12, 2007 at 06:46 PM
Love those Bearfoot socks - I'm also a big bearfoot fan! It's a bit too hairy for really intricate designs, but perfect for those ribby, cabley socks.
Happy mother's day to you!
Posted by: kelp! | May 13, 2007 at 11:18 PM
Happy Mother's Day to you and your mother(s)!
Wow - finishing up those sock projects is wonderful. And I love them all, especially the Wildfoote. And I'll admit - I have used and enjoyed LB Magic Stripes for socks.
Posted by: Nanc | May 14, 2007 at 12:12 PM
Yes, Garnstudio is the bomb with all of the free patterns! Girl, you have turned into a sock-making machine! Let me put my order in........
Posted by: Judy | May 17, 2007 at 12:25 PM