I finished my first Sockapaloooza sock last night. I think it’s one of the prettiest socks I’ve ever seen and I can’t believe it’s not for me. How does that work? For anyone who doesn’t know, this pattern is from Sensational Knitted Socks and it’s the Welt Fantastic pattern. The yarn is from Jessie of a Piece of Vermont. I can’t stop staring at it. And to think I made my first sock just last fall.
I have already started the second one and with my Shadow Shawl dangling in front of me I hope to finish sock #2 quickly.
I’m so excited that DYE-O-RAMA is looking like it’s going to be a hit! I think we might even need to have a cut-off number. We’re working on it. Stay tuned for all of the details. And thank you all for being so enthusiastic about my crazy idea.
And finally, it was in the 80’s here today and was unbelievably beautiful. The kids had school and then played all afternoon with their friends. The Toothless Wonder had so much fun driving around the neighborhood in this with his buddy.
Why didn’t we have fun stuff like that when I was a kid? Okay. I’m going to be a good girl and get another hour of knitting in before I pass out.
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damn, that’s a gorgeous sock!!! Lucky sock-ee.
I can NOT believe that Hummer.
I really like that sock - I just bought the book, too, so maybe that needs to be in my sock queue.
Oh, and I won some pretty purple sock yarn today and thought immediately of you, dear Scout.
And I only started knitting socks last fall - did you see my sock yarn stash?
Sheesh!
Sock looks fab!
Yeah, we had those growing up, but they were smaller and powered Fred Flintstone style. Very energy efficient.
Your sock is so awesome! The Hummer is so awesome!
We had a pedal car at my auntie’s when I was little. I put about 3,000 miles on it.
We had Barbie-mobiles, don’t you remember? At least some kids had one….not me. But I do remember seeing them on tv!
And I still have to check the stash to see if I have a good contrast yarn for the Shadow Shawl
I so had a barbie-mobile!
Your sock looks wonderful! That yarn really looks great in that pattern. I’ve got that book but when I saw the pattern…. and how much it resembles the Jaywalker pattern… I decide “no. not for me.” I’ve made a few others from the book and just love them. Be sure to get the errata sheet that’s been made by the Sensational Knitted Socks Knitalong group if you haven’t seen it already!
Your sock is GORGEOUS!! That yarn is unbelievably gorgeous and I am SO envious!! Your sock pal is such a lucky gal. That sock yarn is definitely at the top of my to-buy list! Take care, Scout!
Yay for your sock! I’m almost done with my first one- I’m on the cuff (it was toe up, obviously.) We’ve finally got nice warm sunny weather here now so I’m not jealous anymore!
Gorgeous sock! Lucky pal!!
That’s a beautiful sock! Lucky sock pal, indeed. I’m halfway up the leg of my first one (also toe up) — guess I’d better get a move on.
Sheesh, all we had was a little red wagon. Luckily we didn’t know what we were missing, so we had fun anyway :).
Oops — clicked too fast — I assume it’s the self-striping yarn?
It’s a great sock - and you can always knit a pair for yourself, too.
Such a pretty sock!
Great sock . . . your pal will love it!!
Love the sock! So, so cool.
And the Hummer? There are no words.
That sock is beeeyewteeful!
80? You suck. Here I was all happy that we hit 67 here yesterday.
Woot-woot! Look at that sock! Are you sure those boys aren’t twins?
Pretty, pretty sock! Lucky Sock Pal.
The sock looks so lovely!
I just love Jessie’s yarn - I ordered another skein over the weekend - can’t wait to turn the yarns into great projects!
Your sockpal is so going to love those socks! Fantastic!
wow- the yarn is perfect for that pattern! It looks awesome!
Wow, that is a beautiful sock! Great pattern and great colors.
Love the “toothless wonder” shot - so cute!
That sock is fantastic! I can’t find my “Sensational” book and it’s driving me nuts! I have all these projects lined up but can’t find the book! Argh.
Again, great sock!
Wish I was your pal. Whoever she is is going to be incredibly lucky. Nice sock, nice yarn, nice job.
gorgeous sock! It looks like it’ll be warm here today too, it’s 79 now at 11
I love the socks!
I want to sign up for Dye-O-Rama! Please please!!!!
The sock is gorgeous!! LOVE the colors and the boys in the HUMMER - PRICELESS!!!
The sock looks great!
Gorgeous sock - I love the colours!
I’m afraid that back when I was a kid there was just the pedal-power kind of cars (my brother had a cute little two door coupe). That was pretty much back in the stone age!
Love the sock, both the colors and the pattern
A Hummer for kids….what will they think of next?
Your sock is gorgeous. Congrats.
Amy
Your right that sock is gorgeous! I’d have a very hard time giving them away!
You have one lucky pal.
That is one GORGEOUS sock. Good luck with the guild!
Awesome sock! The boys look very cool in their hummer. The Young’un would love to take a ride in that.
Please tell me that I’m your sock pal……………very pretty, and made of Jessie’s yarn………..to die for……….or to dye for, I’m not sure which is more appropriate………