Knittin'

I'm happy to report that I finished a pair of socks that had been lingering on the needles for a loooong time:

They turned out just right, and I love 'em. (Ravelry deets here.) But then, there's hardly a pair of knitted socks out there that I don't love.

I really want to cast-on for another pair, but first I need to finish up a test-knit for Jess of Fifth Lamp Down:

This'll be a little top for Juliet; Jess is a phenomenal knitter, and I can only hope to serve her pattern well. So far, so good, though...I love me a bunch'a mindless stockinette in-the-round, especially with summer vacay in full-swing around here. Today the kids and I slept in late and went to the Minnesota Zoo in the afternoon; a great time was had by all, and I got some pretty cool pics, as well. If time permits, I'll devote a post to the animals later this week. Ta-ta for now...  
 

Comments

[jess]

It's looking mighty fine! I love the color.

[Paula]

Love the cranberry colored yarn on your new socks. And the color on Juliette's new top says cantaloupe to me. Maybe I need a snack...

[Heather]

Oh those new socks looks wonderful, and so comfy. Love the colors you chose.

[Jodi]

The yarn you used on those socks is awesome. I love it! I'm envious of your long summer stretching out before you. It's all work, work, work here. Argh.

[Paige]

Looove those socks! Can't wait to see the animal pictures!

[lina]

Those socks are beautiful...I keep thinking that of knitting myself a pair for every day of the week..!

[Ravenhill]

Wow, those are gorgeous socks! They must have been time consuming with all those pretty little cables and they look warm and comfortable.

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[Adrienne]

Those socks look so cozy - my toes are warming up just looking at them ... ok maybe that's b/c it's 90 degrees here - hehe

[jessica]

I love those socks. I (sockingly) don't have a pair of socks on the needles. Maybe I need to cast a pair on...
The yarn for that test knit is delightful!

[michelle]

I have, like, five skeins of sock yarn-- and I haven't knit a "real" sock yet! Doh. Somewhere I heard that if you just bought the yarn, the knitting would come! Ha.

[Alexis]

I am in awe of your socks!

[Natalie]

Those socks looks nice and comfy. Love me some knitting in the summer time, winter time, any time.