that the first projects off my needles in 2012 would be socks. I know it comes as no surprise to any of you, but it did to me. After my Year of Socks, I thought I would take a wee break from them. Then, I got this yarn, and you know the rest!
- Pattern: Simply Ginny Socks
- Yarn: Sweet Basil Fibre works
- Colorway: Goldric's Hollow
- Needles: 1.5
Fabulous! I love these socks.
A sense of relief has overcome me with having an FO, especially after the free for all I had with my projects last week. I know that I have had startitis before, but this was like madness. I feel more settled now, and have not cast on another project since our last talk.
That calmness has allowed me to work on other WIPs, that have been cast on for a while. This week I am focusing my attention on my Monet scarf. I will be knitting this scarf till the yarn runs out.
The yarn is hand-spun from the ever talented Ruth. I named it Monet because the colors remind me of one of his painting. Do you see it? I know you are drooling!
Do you want to see some other things that are making me drool?
- Helena's Leaves of Grass
- Bethany's Purple Socks
- Julie's Hitchhiker
- Marilyn's Summit Shawl
Hopefully I didn't just cause you to cast on more projects!
XO
Andi
Love those socks! And what a gorgeous scarf that is going to be!
Posted by: Bethany | 01/12/2012 at 05:47 PM
Ooh the socks look great! Gray & yellow are two of my faves. Nice to have a FO so early in the year!
Posted by: Bethany Hill | 01/12/2012 at 06:13 PM
I am drooling. It looks like Ruth spun you quite a lot of yarn!
Posted by: Audry | 01/12/2012 at 10:28 PM
lol...socks! Andi, you just got into the groove didn't you? Ruth's yarn is luscious. She is my inspiration for learning to spin...:)
Posted by: Allyson | 01/13/2012 at 01:26 AM
Oh wow! Those socks came out gorgeous! I love the subtle cabling of the pattern and it really compliments the yarn too!
Posted by: Pumpkin | 01/13/2012 at 05:49 AM
oh andi!!!! the socks turned out so well! perfect pattern for the yarn~ you are such a beautiful knitter~
happy weekending~
xo
katie
Posted by: katie bee | 01/13/2012 at 01:18 PM
I love how that yarn is variegated but does not pool. It almost stripes. Pretty!
Posted by: Bungalow 312 | 01/13/2012 at 05:16 PM
Beautiful socks.
Posted by: Robin | 01/13/2012 at 06:14 PM
omg that took...a week? the colors are great! they look so squishy soft.
i love the chevron scarf too. i have a few chevron-style scarves in my faves. i love how they work with hand dyed yarn.
i really need to avoid your blog whenever i'm trying to concentrate on my WIPs.
Posted by: Jody | 01/14/2012 at 11:45 AM
I love them, gorgeous color...my socks are almost done too, so socks will be my first project of the year.
Posted by: raina | 01/14/2012 at 01:21 PM
You always inspire me with your sock knitting. Love the color and cable on these. I've added them to my queue.
Posted by: allison | 01/15/2012 at 06:53 AM
Love your socks! They look great!
Posted by: Dona | 01/16/2012 at 03:41 PM