I've Got Knitting Fever!

I just finished up this pair of socks for Maddie using Trekking in color 48 -- her favorite color is blue.  These are just knit using my generic sock pattern that is a combination of my sock formula in my head aided by the Yankee Knitter Designs sock pattern which I bought years ago.  It's nice because it gives you a starting point for any size socks knit with almost any weight of yarn.  A handy reference to keep in the sock knitting basket!

But before I even Kitchenered the toe on Maddie's socks I got the itch to start a new project and after surfing around Ravelry a bit, I stumbled upon the Noro Striped Scarf which I've been wanting to make for a while.  Since I'm trying to knit from the stash, I am using the only 2 colors of Noro Silk garden that I had on hand.  I'm still not sure about how they are working together, but I'm enjoying the actual knitting -- so who cares?

And I always like to have a pair of socks on the needles -- plus we have a long car trip coming up -- so I have a decision to make.  First up is Regia in my favorite colors -- orange & brown -- colorway 5757.  I love knitting with and wearing Regia socks, so it's probably the leading contender.  Next is STR Mediumweight in color Crazy Lace Agate.  I knit up a little swatch of this and it is so pretty!  Plus the gauge was right on -- 7.5 st/in.  I kind of want to do something a little special with this yarn and it is a little more difficult to knit with since it's not a stretchy as most sock yarns.  Not the ideal car knitting, I think -- but so pretty!  Finally there is Opal in colorway 1073 -- mostly grey with a bit of yellow and purple.  I've never actually knit a pair of socks with Opal, believe it or not.  It feels soft and fluffy, and the colors are more spring-y (as opposed to the autumn-ish Regia).  Hmmmm. . .

Comments

[jen]

i love your socks and future socks. having never knitted socks before do they take very long, and what are they like to wear. do they feel 'ridgy' underfoot?

[Gina B.]

I love the Yankee Knitter sock pattern. It's so versatile. I use it a lot when I want "just plain socks."

[Carol]

Hi, Saw your comment on Norma's blog about your weed vine - sounds like Bindweed and yes, you need to catch it early!

Beautiful socks!

[Michele]

Love the scarf (and the socks, too). I made one earlier this year and it is my new fave - now I want to make more!

[beverly]

i admire those who knit socks. i won't do it, but i admire those who do. i don't know why i won't do it - it just appeal i suppose. i very much like mittens (which are hand socks, i guess) but that's about as close as i come.

Pretty yarn, too. such a lovely color. If you're in the mood to do some knitting for charity, save the 31st and come to the Sit & Knit in Oak Park. We'll be in Pleasant Home mansion. It should be a lot of fun!

beverly