Last night I pulled out my socks that I’ve been working on for the KAL over at Fans of Through the Loops, TTL Mystery Sock 2013 by Kirsten Kapur, and worked a few rounds. I have the final two clues but decided to modify just a bit and will not continue the leaf pattern to the toe, just a personal preference. I will not be knitting at warp speed, but do hope I can finish this pair quickly. I have to say, it felt good to knit again, especially after a two week break.
I joined Kelly’s new KAL over at the Celtic Cast On and will be knitting a pair of Business Casual socks designed by Tanis Lavallee of Tanis Fiber Arts over the next two months. I love Kelly’s KALs as they are fun, inspiring and not rushed.
Courtesy of Tanis Fiber Arts
Now for the sock yarn, I seem to have a mystery cake of fingering weight yarn in my stash that I have no clue what it is. I love the color, which is a dark olive, and I’m thinking it might be Malabrigo, but I’m not quite sure. I’ve even looked at all the blog post I’ve written that mentions sock yarn and cannot seem to discover what this caked yarn is, so it’s a mystery but I think it will work well for the KAL.
I’ve also been slowly working on my Modified Miss Yvette’s Afghan and have made a change to my original plan. Since this was mainly a stash busting project, I wanted to use the yarn on hand smartly and wanted to make sure the colors “flowed”. I soon realized that I would not have enough yarn to make complementing 12″ x 12″ squares, so I ripped out three squares and opted for a large 24″ x 24″ square. I will end up with a unique throw when done, but I think I will like it. I just need to do one more round of the dark heather gray, sew together and edge.
Here’s what it will look like…
Have you seen the latest issue of Knit Scene? For those you love vintage knitting, the roaring 20′s and Downton Abbey, you might want to take a look. This issue has several designs centered around vintage styles with a modern twist. There are also a few designs that to me are quite classic, one of which I have fallen in love with, the Humboldt Raglan by Alexandra Virgiel, and hope to make this pullover soon! You can view all 23 designs featured in this special issue online Knitting Daily.
Until next time, happy knitting, crocheting, spinning and crafting!
Love those socks!
I do too and think they will be fun to knit
Very nice socks, and for me, any shade of green is the perfect shade, including a deep olive green. LOL And that design sure does pop out!
I love what you’ve done with the throw. It’s unique and lovely, both! I can’t wait to see it trimmed and finished. Very nice indeed.
I checked out the little raglan sweater you mentioned, as the mention of “Downton Abbey” struck a cord of recognition. And not just from the PBS program. The designer of the Patou Tunic is someone I know personally. A relatively new up and coming designer with a unique style. I love this trend of going vintage. What is old is new again always seems to work when it’s time if right.
Thank you Sandie and thank you too for the kind words on my throw ~ I’m anxious to get it finished
How wonderful that you know the designer and I so agree, what is old always is new.
Those socks are beautiful – hate you! I think that mystery yarn looks like Tosh sock. Is that a possibility? The twist looks a little tight for Malabrigo (I used to work in a yarn store) but Malabrigo would be my second guess. And I love the granny squares – and I am not a fan of granny squares. But there’s something about yours I always love. KNIT ON.
LOL… now Kim!!! I discovered what my mystery sock yarn is, it’s from a shop that is no longer in business called Sunflower Yarns. It’s Fitzwilliam Olive. Thank you for the wonderful compliment on my granny squares
KNIT ON !
That’s a unique yarn holder, Tina! I don’t think I’ve ever seen one with such a short spindle…but I like it! Can I ask where you found it?
Debbi, I took the top piece of my holder off just to take a photo. My holder was a wonderful gift from a dear friend in New Hampshire, where I believe she purchased it at a local yarn shop.
I’m doing the Business Casual KAL too! Mine are going to be a slightly boring but eminently serviceable grey
That’s awesome and grey is a classic color