Socks that Rock Syndrome

By -


This is irisheyes Lynn's fault. She gifted some Socks that Rock yarn to me. As of tomorrow, I am blatently disregarding any live thing on current needles no matter how much guilt I feel, and casting on for a pair of socks ..that WILL rock.

The colors are my favorites. I've knitted for gauge and YEH BABY I don't have to knit them on toothpicks. AND Just winding the stuff was enjoyable.

I did finish the body of Swing Jacket today. Just cannot bear to start the sleeves today. This is a known part of the diagnosis to the STR syndrome. Nothing else really matters, just gotta cast on socks.

I am thinking of a contest. I have laceweight that someone really ought to use and enjoy. Who wants Laceweight? Just looking at it makes me think of knots and frustration. Blocking...ugh.. All of it. Does anybody want laceweight? anybody? let me know. You are a braver knitter than I . That's okay. It takes all kinds, my mom says.

I'll post a photo of the two skeins I have soon.


Please leave me your email or blog so I can thank you for your comment.

Comments

Beth said…
Is that Azure Malachite? I have socks from that colorway. Yummmm, love 'em. Don't love laceweight though. Ick.
10:22 PM
Alyssa said…
Oooh, pretty socks that rock. I'm severly addicted to that stuff. You'll love it! I'm actually fond of lace-knitting. About to cast on for a lace scarf.

Hope to see you at GROUP soon. I always like visiting with you. And thanks for the comment on my anniversary:)
11:13 PM
Dorothy said…
Lace, did you say lace? I am seriously addicted to lace yarn and I actually use it! Must know more!
12:02 AM
Karen said…
Don't tell . . . because I haven't admitted to it and was hoping I could fly it under the radar . . . but I orders Socks That Rock. You can't get it at LYS here, and I was just yearning to try it because everyone raves about it so. Haven't cast it on yet though - I may be a little intimidated by it's greatness.

Lace . . . hmm . . . I started a shawl for Amazing Lace . . . and FAILED MISERABLY. But I'm going to try again. I know I can knit lace . . . just wait and see.
6:12 AM
Dave said…
That STR is beautiful. I love blue :-)

Is that the lightweight or the medium? I find their naming a little confusing. I just got some and I'm debating about needle size. What the heck is medium weight sock yarn? Sport? Koigu-like? But you sure can't beat their colours!
7:45 AM
Beverly said…
I got the chance to touch some for the first time in July. Have you tried the Cherry Tree HIll Supersock? I've been resisting the urge since Wednesday.
6:56 PM
Michelle D. said…
I enjoy lace knitting, however, it takes me eons to get anything accomplished, but I like it nonetheless. The contests to win yarn I enjoy even more.

Who can resist the siren song of STR espescially in those lovely blues. Guilt is overated btw, Rock on.
7:59 PM
Agnes said…
That colourway of STR is fantastic! Those lovely blues!
What do we have to do for the contest? I love laceweight ... you think my husband would think I buy yarn again if I win? hahaha ... have a nice week!
9:18 PM
Donna Boucher said…
I can't wait to see these socks knit up!!!
10:33 PM
Pat K said…
Lovely color. And I'm enjoying working on my STR socks, so I know you will enjoy yourself as well.
10:27 AM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Every Once in a While I Might Post

By -
Image
 Is that vague enough for you?  It has been a too busy complicated Spring.  I had no energy to blog.  All is well now, so I can share some things with you:   1. When I shoot photos of the moon I think of Dear Teresa.  Gone too soon. She took fabulous moon pictures.  2. I did not see one shooting star last night.  I only got up for a few moments around 3 a.m.  The local weather guy said he saw a few quick faint ones.   3. How can I can have one grown child in Oklahoma under flood watch, and One Child in Mexico under hurricane watch?  On the same day.  Tis true.  4. What have I knitted lately?  I am pretty sure I've ripped more than I've knit.  I ripped out a shawl that I was making up.  It was cotton and pretty.  I need to follow a pattern.  5. I was trying to make socks and decided to make mittens instead.  I haven't worked a thumb in a long time.  I may have to frog it too.  So I ha...
Read more

Insufficient Information

By -
Image
Dear buddy nurse and spay neuter pal Linda, came to visit yesterday.  We knitted. We laughed.  We shared books we are reading. She Showed me her scarf.  It looks like a shawl but it is a scarf. Here is her yarn choice. And the( OUCH) price.   It makes her happy to knit.  If Linda's happy I'm happy.  I dont' know the pattern and neither does she.  Her dog literally shredded her pattern.  She was at a point where she had memorized the easy part and she's nearly finished.  So there you go, anyone know the pattern? You are all so sweet about the move and the house. This morning I got my cuppa joe and headed to the porch to write you.  In the distance, my nearest neighbor, whom I can see through some trees.... well one of their teens came out, stretched, peed on their lawn casually, and then laid in his hammock for 5 minutes.  I'm sure he's not the first boy to do this.  I'm not even sure he's the...
Read more

Attention Attention , Do I have your Attention?

By -
Image
Just a little eye candy to announce my CONTEST giveaway. You don't win him.  I don t even know who he is but he's on my friend's locker in our locker room.... but now that I have your attention..... In honor of  you you you who read the posts and comment on the blog and make me feel so lucky to know you and you could win: One of 3 prizes.  There will be 3 winners. Yippeee!! Prizes will include: STITCH Markers....for all you lace folk.  They are adorable.  I will post the prizes each day over the next 3 days. YARN: Sock yarn because its summer folks and I'm all about sock knitting and  A Chicago Blackhawks prize.... because we are after all in Chicago!!! Just leave a comment on this post and only this post.  Entries are due by Monday June 24th when I go to bed.  (Usually 930 Chicago time...hee hee I am early to bed) Le t me know if your a lurker, lurkers have a place here too.  
Read more