Flying back from California on the red eye is a much better plan on paper than in actuality. Especially when there is turbulence. How I hate turbulence!
Arriving bleary eyed in Newark at 5:45am does not help with the 2013 sewing mojo. I spent most of yesterday gazing off into space alternately contemplating a nap and wrapping up my 2012 projects and accompanying blog posts. "None of the above" is what I actually accomplished. Not even the nap.
At least there were new cosy socks waiting for me at home.
So, these are "Heart to Heart" socks from Toe Up Socks for Every Body knit up in a soft, warm cashmere and silk blend yarn. I started them while I was stuck at home in the wake of Sandy and finished them a few days before Christmas. The pattern is my most complicated yet, involving cables - a first for me - and a fairly intricate lace pattern. I also added in an inch of rib knit on the arch so that the socks would grip a little at the mid-foot. (Thanks for the excellent suggestion, LinB!!) I plan to make this a standard feature of my socks.
I've never been much into hearts. Or pink. But I'm really loving these socks. One funny thing that I've learned through blogging is that I am very into my creature comforts. The importance of cosy socks cannot be underestimated.
Oh! And look what I picked up at the Swap Meet in San Diego (Dawn of Two On, Two Off blogged about the Swap Meet here last year).
On the left is a red-orange stripey jersey knit and on the right is a black and silver loose sweater knit. Both will become tops. Each piece is about 1 1/2 yards. Burn test to follow. What a fun time I had shopping at the Swap Meet with Elizabeth and T.Sedai. We all came away with some fun fabrics.
More 2012 wrap up to come!
Arriving bleary eyed in Newark at 5:45am does not help with the 2013 sewing mojo. I spent most of yesterday gazing off into space alternately contemplating a nap and wrapping up my 2012 projects and accompanying blog posts. "None of the above" is what I actually accomplished. Not even the nap.
At least there were new cosy socks waiting for me at home.
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| Sock blockers: an xmas gift from Phin |
So, these are "Heart to Heart" socks from Toe Up Socks for Every Body knit up in a soft, warm cashmere and silk blend yarn. I started them while I was stuck at home in the wake of Sandy and finished them a few days before Christmas. The pattern is my most complicated yet, involving cables - a first for me - and a fairly intricate lace pattern. I also added in an inch of rib knit on the arch so that the socks would grip a little at the mid-foot. (Thanks for the excellent suggestion, LinB!!) I plan to make this a standard feature of my socks.
I've never been much into hearts. Or pink. But I'm really loving these socks. One funny thing that I've learned through blogging is that I am very into my creature comforts. The importance of cosy socks cannot be underestimated.
Oh! And look what I picked up at the Swap Meet in San Diego (Dawn of Two On, Two Off blogged about the Swap Meet here last year).
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| $2 total |
More 2012 wrap up to come!
12 comments:
Great socks!
The socks are so cute! And $2 for two tops?!?! That's a score and a half!
I love your socks! And sorry to hear about the not-so-great red-eye. Hopefully after you get some rest the sewing mojo will pop up again.
Those socks are positively stunning, and what a great idea to add some ribbing on the arch!! The cable and lace designs are so pretty in pink :)
I hear you on the turbulence! So glad you made it home safe!
Your socks are scrummy! They must feel divine.
Ohh cosy comfortable socks... I live in them. Your are sweet
Terrific pink socks! I'd like to knit some pink socks and yellow also. It's fun to do, and they are fun to wear, as wel.
There is a lot of fun finds at the National City Swap Meet. You just reminded me I need to go down there to get stuff for lingerie.
Those socks!!!! Oh, how I love them!
Thanks everyone! I love socks!
Oh, I love the pretty pink socks! They're about the color of cotton candy. Glad you like the ribbing on the arch -- I, too, make this a standard feature in hand-knit socks. And as for sewing only "frosting," you go, girl! Life is too short to waste it on boring necessaries, all the time.
These socks are adorable! And they look cozy too! I also am not a big fan of pink, but these really do look cute. The silver loose sweater knit looks really beautiful, I can't wait to see what you do with it.
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