Monday, February 18, 2008

Instant Gratification....

... That is what you get when you knit baby socks. I had enough left over Cherry Tree Hill in the Tide Pool colorway to knit up a pair of newborn socks. If only I had a wee one to model them. These will either be put aside for a baby shower or donated to the local Pegnancy Care Center. I knit a 1 x 1 rib under the cuff so they would be more likely to stay on. I sent a copy of the pattern to Cindy to try out, she has a new granddaughter, so she can give them a test run. I have a pair of sage green cable socks, (more boyish) in the works too.


Remember the "Navajo" Pagewood Farms, Glacier Bay 3 ply yarn, I shared last week from The Yarn Grove ... I wound it and started a pair of socks. It is a dream to knit with. Tightly spun, no splitting, and feels a lot like Jitterbug. My eldest is reluctantly modeling them for me, (she doesn't like the color). This one is a tad tight over my heel, but fits her perfect. So I am knitting the second one on a size bigger needle for the leg and then will frog this one and reknit it to fit my foot. I decided to see how it would knit up with a slightly thinner yarn too. So, I modified the stitch count a bit and cast on in the Woolly Boully Meanie "Neopolitan" color. The eldest does like these, but so do I, unfortunate for her. This yarn is so soft and is as light as air almost. It also has a nice tight spin. Notice that little bit of snow on the pine. The sun is shining now and you would never have imagined that this is what it looked like a few minutes ago That foggy look is snow coming down. It has been doing this all day, snow storms with near white out conditions, and then sunshine. Since it was 62 degrees here yesterday I don't imagine any of this will stick around, but the roads will be a frozen mess tomorrow since it is supposed to get rather cold tonight.
And of course blogger has not fixed the spell check yet, so again, my apologies.
Have a great week!!!

14 comments:

Caroline said...

Those baby sock are about as cute as anything I've ever seen. The color is perfect too.

I'm a little jealous of the snow because it's cozy to stay inside and knit on snowy days. I had fun working in my yard all day getting ready for spring, but now I have the sniffles. Something must be blooming.

hakucho said...

Those are the cutest little baby socks!!

Love your latest socks...you always have the nicest socks, but I can't help but wonder how fast you knit socks...amazing :)

Dawn said...

Wow! I think I have some of that Neopolitan! I'll have to dig in my stash. Great looking socks!!

Jeanne said...

All of your socks are absolutely lovely.

The sun is shining now and you would never have imagined that this is what it looked like a few minutes ago.

You know, this is a great analogy for life, as well.

Angela said...

Oooh, purty! Love those baby socks. I wouldn't mind trying those myself.

ANg

Knitting Kris said...

Lovely socks. The baby socks are so dear!
I know what you mean about the weather....unfortunately, it's pretty when you don't have to drive in it. Unfortunately, I do most days...fortunately....I have a job! :)

Beth N said...

I love both colors of the socks and of course the cute baby socks. I like that pattern also.

Karen said...

That snow thing happened over here too, right when I was pulling in the gas station to put a little gas in the car. Your socks are beautiful, I like the Neopolitan too. They could be for me, then you and Kaitlin wouldn't have to fight over them!

Brenda said...

What cute baby socks! And I really love the color of the Neopolitan yarn!

Diane said...

Those baby socks are too cute. Nice of your daughter to model the socks .... wrong color means they won't be walking off with her any time soon. lol

Cathy said...

wow, you've been busy knitting sox again.
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Debby said...

Love the baby socks. Also love the "big" socks too. Colors are great!

Jane said...

Adorable socks! I will have to attempt little wee socks...

Sheila said...

Those baby socks are so sweet. I will need to knit those for Baby Girl. Let me know when you have the pattern ready. She is due in May so I have a little time! I am still plugging away on her blanket. I am up to 20 inches now. 10 more to go!