It will come as no surprise to any of you that I love to knit socks. Past posts may have defined me as a crazy sock lady.
Why do I knit socks? Living in a state that only has "winter" weather 2 months out of the year, doesn't offer any explanation. Maybe it was because it was the first thing I learned to knit. Sort of like your first love.
In my heart I know it falls more along the lines of what Jared Flood says on his Ravelry profile, "I have secret fantasies about a perpetual winter that would facilitate year-round wool wearing."
Looking around at all the blogs, it seems socks are a hot knit right now. As with any type of knitting project, it runs in cycles. Kind of how the 80's fashions come into our lives every 5 years. :)
- Evelyn at Project Stash blog has proclaimed she has the sock bug. I love her approach of trying many different techniques.
- Finding herself reaching for a sock for comfort knitting, Janet knit up some beauties.
- Knitting from sock hanks is something I would love to try. Jody's socks are going to be fab!
The never ending beautiful sock yarn selections that call out to me are endless. Leaving me with no choice to cast on all socks. Here are some of my favorites.
- Butterfly Bush Yarns. Ruth's beautiful hand-dyed sock yarns occupy a large amount of my sock stash.
- Spinning Fates. Laurel has amazing sock yarn selections, self-striping included.
- Blue Moon Fiber Fiber Arts. Variety is a big attraction when it comes to their STR. I love how great they knit up and last.
- Felecia from Sweet Georgia serves up some real loves.
My obese sock yarn stash was never acquired with a set pattern in mind. I envy those of you who only purchase yarn with a pattern in mind. My next sock(s) cast on is usually decided on a whim. There are those patterns that I gravitate towards knitting again and again.
Whew...lots of sock talk right? I am off to knit some...you know. Enjoy a song and have a wonderful rest of your Sunday!
XO
Andi
P.S- For those of you who received SPAM from my email address, my apologies. Hopefully the problem has been rectified. I hate getting SPAM and even worse sending it out unintentionally!
I can't wait to join the sock making ranks! Beautiful colours that you're working on and thanks so much for the links.
Posted by: Nicky | 03/03/2013 at 09:20 AM
I've noticed a lot of "sock talk" as we'll! Perhaps a casual KAL is in order? Thanks for sharing your favorite patterns. I'm always looking for new sock staples.
I usually buy yarn specifically for large projects, but my sock yarn stash is 99% impulse buys! They find their destiny organically. ;)
Posted by: Bethany | 03/03/2013 at 10:07 AM
i love all your sock yarn and how much progress you make on your stash. i can't wait - cannot wait - to see those pink Goth Socks all knit up.
Posted by: jody | 03/03/2013 at 10:16 AM
I need to start some socks but for now I'm working on a sweater and a huge circular pi shawl in laceweight. Once the laceweight is off the needles...maybe socks will be on!! Lovely colors and colorways!!
Posted by: karen | 03/03/2013 at 03:04 PM
YAY for more socks. Who cares what season, I wear my wool socks in the summer when they can be shown off more because I'm not wearing long pants. Maybe that makes me crazy haha.
Posted by: Lisa | 03/03/2013 at 03:22 PM
oooh more socks lol love them!!
Don't you just hate when spam takes over....
I can't stop buying sock yarn but yet to get on the needles,
keep crocheting instead lol
Posted by: wendy | 03/03/2013 at 03:44 PM
Love the colorful yarn...neat to hear that socks was your first "love",perfect song.
Posted by: Camilla | 03/03/2013 at 03:53 PM
Socks were the first thing you learned to knit? Wow, I'm really impressed! Why question your love for socks? They make you happy, that's all that matters! Now you've made me want to start a pair as well! Perhaps something striped to be in good company with you.
Posted by: Pumpkin | 03/03/2013 at 03:53 PM
I too love socks. And I too live in AZ which is hard to explain. Ahhh perpetual wool weather would be nice. Love the monkey pattern and I have the Hermione one on my knitting list. Love, love, love your socks.
Posted by: Heather | 03/03/2013 at 04:45 PM
I would be worried if I don't see a sock WIP from you! They make you happy; they make my day when you post pics. I got the bug - beginner stage. I'm knitting my first pair!! I will dedicate the FO to you :-)
All the best, my friend!
Posted by: Monica | 03/03/2013 at 04:51 PM
Sock Knitter Unite! I don't think you are a crazy sock knitter at all. I think people who don't knit socks are the crazy ones.
Posted by: Audry | 03/03/2013 at 06:40 PM
Sock yarn is my favorite kind to buy :D I have two pairs of socks on the needles right now, and want more!
Posted by: Lolly | 03/04/2013 at 10:29 AM
you pick the very bestest yarn my friend! i took some time and went to jared flood's blog....oh la la what beautiful knits! that is the cutest little bowl/cup in the first picture holding your yarn~ i've also seen a teapot being used with the yarn coming out the spout...how cute & fun that would be!
we're having a winter storm tonight & tomorrow, come on over,knit & drink tea with me!
xo
katie
Posted by: katie | 03/04/2013 at 06:57 PM
Do you know I almost find myself thinking 'I should knit some socks', almost ... if only one didn't always need to knit two!
Lovely links to follow Andi, thank you :)
Posted by: Annie @ knitsofacto | 03/05/2013 at 04:28 AM
I came to sock knitting relatively late in my knitting adventures, but I've fallen for it in a big way! I love the yarn that you use - always such bright, cheerful colors.
P.S. is that a Chinese yarn bowl in your first picture?
Posted by: Kaiya | 03/07/2013 at 03:36 PM
Ha, why wóuldn't you knit socks ? I mean, what's more tempting than a ball/skein of scrumptious sock yarn ?
One thing I keep wondering about though..; what kind of shoes do you wear ? Personally I love sock yarn, too, but I only happen to go round on 'boots', and often feel I'm not really doing said sock yarn justice...
Posted by: José | 03/08/2013 at 03:13 AM
Seriously! Maybe it's just that the blogs I'm reading right now all seem to be focusing on socks, but I have an urge to knit some socks too.
Posted by: Amanda | 03/09/2013 at 04:03 AM
Thank you for the mention, Andi! I just finished my socks and was even more "fretful" during the second one than the first. There is something satisfying, however, about finishing a pair.
What better thing to do than cast on another pair - coming here just got me re-inspired!
Posted by: twistedknitter | 03/10/2013 at 10:45 AM
I love how you're a devoted sock knitter and find comfort in knitting them.
Posted by: Kepanie | 03/15/2013 at 10:37 PM
The reason I learned to knit 6 or 7 years ago was for the sole reason of knitting socks. I love hand-knit socks. I love your posts about socks. I love your pictures.
Posted by: Ruth | 03/20/2013 at 08:27 PM
I am starting to be completely obsessed with knitting socks. Good think I have three kids who love wool socks... And a husband with huge feet...
Posted by: Corina | 03/22/2013 at 08:52 PM
I am such a sock knitter. We have long winters up here, but I wear socks year-round (a cold office and camping carrying my socks through the summer). I love the variety of patterns and colours that socks open up to me, plus they are so convenient as carry-around knitting.
Some of my favourite sock yarns include: Fleece Artist BFL Sock, SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock, and Indigodragonfly Merino Sock.
Posted by: AngelaH | 04/28/2013 at 11:54 AM