Seems to be no cure. There is nothing I can do about the fact that I am addicted to knitting up striped socks.
Who can resist bright fun stripes? Obviously not me.
I just cast on the typical 64 stitches, used a short row heel, then finished her off with a classic round toe. What more is there to say about the yarn that I haven't already gushed on about. It really is beautifully soft and squishy yarn. Bonus it stripes up beautifully.
The next pair I have cast on are not stripey, if you can believe that. Yet that did not stop me from picking up some more self-striping yarn from a new to me shop.
Color-Grunge
Color-Summer Berries
Color-Melon Medley
Whew that was a whole lot of talks of stripes. I plan on taking a break from purchasing any more self-striping yarn for a bit. There is enough in my stash to have at least ten more pairs. :)
Have a lovely Sunday everyone. I am off to bake this bread, wishing I were making a vat of this instead.
XO
Andi
Look at those stripes! So beautiful! I cannot believe how perfect they turned out too. I hope that you wear them all day (I know it is summer) and enjoy their squishiness! I also love all of that lovely yarn. I hope you have an amazing sunday!
Posted by: Pumpkin | 07/15/2012 at 08:32 AM
I have yet to make a pair of self striping sockyarn socks, I don't even know if my LYS sells any :( But your addiction to them makes me want to :) Love the finished pair and it's colors!
Posted by: Lisa | 07/15/2012 at 09:32 AM
So. Much. Pretty.
Posted by: Michelle | 07/15/2012 at 09:50 AM
your passion for stripy socks is making even me want to knit a pair! they are gorgeous andi, i can see how you are in love with them! love all your new desert yarn. enjoy baking. :)
Posted by: lori | 07/15/2012 at 10:30 AM
Wow those were fast.
I love how well the colors striped on the heel! You will be so happy wearing them in three months :)
Posted by: Jody | 07/15/2012 at 10:41 AM
Love-lee sock stuff going on there and love-lee-er yarnie goodness! T'riffic stuff! ;)
Posted by: Ruth | 07/15/2012 at 12:41 PM
LOVE these stripes!!
Posted by: Jesse | 07/15/2012 at 03:22 PM
Such fun socks. And yum - tell me how the banana bread turns out... sounds delicious!
Posted by: sam | 07/15/2012 at 03:26 PM
Oh, those socks are gorgeous! I have so few skeins of self-striping yarn in my stash that I think I need to remedy that!
Posted by: evelyn | 07/15/2012 at 05:12 PM
...love the socks- stripes are just the thing.I think these socks would make you happy- "Happy Socks"- can't be in a bad mood when you wear something so bright and cheery.
Posted by: Camilla | 07/16/2012 at 05:50 AM
Gorgeous! They are so cute. Your new yarn Is very pretty, too. The melon medley is my favorite!
Posted by: Kee | 07/16/2012 at 07:29 AM
Andi, self-striping sox. Could life get any better than this?
hugs
Posted by: GerryART | 07/16/2012 at 07:51 AM
I can't believe how many projects you are able to finish during the summer! These socks are such fun!
Posted by: Robin | 07/16/2012 at 09:59 AM
It looks like you'll have many more striped pairs to come! Love the colors.
Posted by: Cassy | 07/16/2012 at 11:42 AM
LOVE how the heels turned out!
Posted by: Peaceful Knitter | 07/16/2012 at 01:14 PM
Must.... knit... faster. I want a pair of socks to fall off my needles soon. I really love the bright colors.
Posted by: Audry | 07/16/2012 at 02:24 PM
Your passion for knitting socks makes me want to knit up a pair (sometime in the future.) Wow do I love these colors together! Banana nut bread, one of my favorites.
Posted by: cathy | 07/16/2012 at 03:23 PM
You're very naughty with all that talk of self-striping yarn. I feel a bit of self-striping indulgence coming along! Your socks are gorgeous, like everyone says.
Posted by: WS | 07/16/2012 at 09:36 PM
i am lovin' all the stripey goodness! the banana bread looks & sounds delish...but oh that blackberry drink!!!!
wishing you a great week!
xo
katie
Posted by: katie | 07/17/2012 at 06:00 AM
Those look fantastic and they're so happy. I'm very impressed by how well that short row heel turned out with the striping- it's perfect!
Posted by: Allison | 07/17/2012 at 11:19 AM
Another melon color! ;-) Your stripey socks are super cute and many more to come!
Posted by: Maryse | 07/17/2012 at 05:50 PM
OMGOsh! Great, knitabulous yarn! When I go through my sock yarn supply, I'll be hunting for more self-striping!
Posted by: Kepanie | 07/17/2012 at 06:48 PM
Mmmm....stripy socks. My favourite! If you tire of that pair, I'll have them! Love melon mix too :)
Posted by: Allyson | 07/18/2012 at 02:20 AM
Oh the lovely socks! You make me want to knit mindless self-striping socks too. Those are so much fun and so easy.
Happy wednesday to you Andi!
Posted by: DonaKnits | 07/18/2012 at 03:12 AM
All this sock knitting of which I am reading about today while visiting around is making me want to try some! So pretty nicely knitted up.
*smiles*
Posted by: Kim | 07/21/2012 at 10:55 AM