STR Sock Joy

More sock joy! I've always wanted to knit these socks from Blue Moon Fiber Arts and finally just jumped in and did it. (Yes, I actually have two of these socks, but this was the best picture.)

I was inspired by the pattern from their book, but ended up doing my basic toe up sock, Widdershin heel, and just used the yarn and striping from the pattern. Added a picot cast off for fun.

I've knit socks with the lightweight before, but I think I like this medium weight better.

Lust

I have pattern lust. Here's stuff I really, really, really want to make.

First, have you SEEN THESE!!! Oh my, oh my, oh my. Be still my credit card Caspian Sea Socks. And the pattern is free. http://www.knittingdaily.com/projects/socks-ty.asp

I also really want to knit this vest: http://www.ilgaleja.com/collection_summertime_antiquelace.html

I would order the yarn and get started, but I'm taking a silk spinning workshop later this month and I know I'll want to try my hand at making this with a handspun.

Oh...and these http://www.redbirdknits.com/patterns/detail.php?Category=Patterns&name=Fair%20Isle## Actually, any of them will do, but Istanbul is calling my name.

Sock Joy

What can I say? This is pure sock joy. They aren't fancy. But they are FAST and cushy and warm and fit wonderfully. Absolute joy.

And finally, I wrote very explicit instructions down so I can share the pattern for my basic sock. It is a variation of Queen Kahuna and the Widdershin sock

Yarn: Malabrigo worsted weight. I don't remember the color, sorry. Doesn't photograph that well, but it is a gorgeous kettle-dyed eggplant.

Needles: Knitpicks options, Size 6.

Pattern: K2Karen's Basic Magic Loop, Toe-Up Sock using 36 stitches.

Started: Yesterday at 4pm. Finished: Today at 1pm. And I also did real work. This sock is fast.

FO: Felted Slippers

These socks were a fun exercise in making lemonade. The fiber was not as soft as I'd like and the resultant socks were a bit too big and scratchy. So what's a girl to do? FELT!

These slippers are now one of my favorite finished objects. I have to keep them away from my SIL--she wants them bad.

Pattern: My own basic toe-up sock using a turkish cast on and Widdershins heel

Yarn: Handspun from some mystery fiber in my stash.