In an attempt to slowly get caught back up on blogging my posts may be short. I know, I know – you’re just dying for me to ramble on incessantly about how amazing and interesting my life is but please, don’t cry! 😉
Where to start? Hmm…at the beginning I suppose, catching up on three weeks of knitting. If I go by my Flickr timeline then I need to start with (one) of my new pairs of socks! Thanks to Operation Sock Drawer and especially Knitting with Sarah’s #sockswithsarah KAL my sock drawer is almost presentable! This pair was once again Magic Looped, which is now officially my favorite way in the world to make socks. I used Patons Kroy Sock Yarn in the color way Singin’ the Blues – which is a great name for a pair of socks! I’m also sticking with my version of the Knitmore Girl’s Vanilla Sock Pattern. I know it’s time to try something new, but until my hubby gets a pair of socks on his feet I’m sticking with the happy-go-lucky sock pattern that makes me so … so happy!
I am really getting the hang of this whole sock thing, so much so that this is my seventh pair since October. It used to be that turning the heel really slowed me down, but learning to knit backwards has saved my hands that awful back and forth motion. I used to cringe when I saw this on my needles….
Now I just go merrily along my way. Next pair? Well (spoiler) they’re already done! But that is for another day. Remember – I am trying to recover from my B.A.D.D so give me a little time. Until then friends and neighbors, I am going to be chillin’ in my Singin’ the Blues Socks!
I adore the colors! I’ve been meaning to learn how to knit and purl backwards too. It seems like it would save a lot of time.
Oh – it’s amazing! It feels utterly weird in your hands for a while and then your just buzzing away. Give a whirl and see what you think!
*sigh* another to do item. 😉
I know, right?!!??
🙂
Knitting backwards? Is that the continental style?
Gosh, I’ve never knitted backwards! Well done on your prolific sock knitting 🙂
I know the feeling about blogging, I’ve been post-less for too long, but designing deadlines have to take priority, which also means all my knitting is secret so, even if I had the chance to post I wouldn’t have anything to post about. My latest sample went in the post this week though, so I’m treating myself to my first weekend off since November and some selfish knitting!
Look fantastic and I love the color!
Lovely!
Lovely socks. Blue is the best color. I hope your father in law is better. Missed your posts.
Sounds like you’ve managed to maintain a sense of humor! The socks look great!
I’m so jealous, I’ve had that sock pattern in an open page on Safari on my phone since you first mentioned it. I wish I had more time to knit, I have yet to make my first pair of heeled socks.
I love stripey socks, and I love blue, so obviously I adore your new socks!
Lol I have way too many socks! And yarn for more in my stash too! Well done with your toe ups! X