This week was a lot about socks, although I did work a bit on a few other things. I have one FO (the Roses of Avon shawl I’ve been working on) but I will share that on Friday.
I have three pairs of socks on the go right now, all in various stages of first sock. (Shown below left to right)
- A pair of DK-weight vanilla socks. I’m sort of using The Crazy Sock Lady’s pattern by the same name, but using sportweight (a heavy sportweight, Work Sport Sock from Madeline Tosh) and adding contrast toes, cuffs and some stripes.
- The Bevy Socks, design by Miriam Felton. I needed a pattern that had a bubble-like pattern on it and I think the cuff on these fits that prompt perfectly. I’m using a skein of Classic Sock from Spun Right Round in the Float on By colorway, which fits my summer mood right now with those fun, light (but not too bright) colors.
- I also just started a pair of River Rapids socks this weekend; pattern is a freebie by Sockbug. These are for the 2-week The Woolly Thistle Sock Sprint that began on the 15th. I cast these on July 16th but they are zooming along. I’m using a new-to-me yarn that I have completely fallen in love with: Yarnadelic from John Arbon Textiles. This is a non-superwash yarn (without nylon), that’s 100% Corriedale from the Falklands. It’s a bit softer and sleeker than the Corriedale I’ve worked with in the past in handspun or other commercial yarns and it is LOVELY. The yarn is a very subtle heather in the most beautiful shade of blue (colorway is Woman in Blue) and I may have ordered myself another skein in a pomegranate color for some fall themed socks.
Otherwise, I’ve been spinning my 15 (or more) minutes a day for the Tour de Fleece. Happy to report that I have finished up the third color in the 4-color gradient pack of mixed BFL roving I’ve been spinning. Just one final 2-oz batch (in a beautiful ruby red) left to go.
And finally, a bit of progress on Desert Mandala. I didn’t quite get this “nature corner” finished, but it’s close – just the second feather to finish up. The cacti, flowering bushes, the beetle and the scorpion are all done. My hope is to finish the feather up this week and then finish up the motif in the lower right corner that I’ve started, and put in the beginnings of the center bottom landscape vignette.
Have a great week YOP’ers!
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I really like that cuff on The Bevy sock pattern. I’ve never done anything beyond ribbing so I’m curious how it does at staying up. All 3 socks look great and will be so fun to wear. Your spun yarn is beautiful.
Totally fine actually. The ribbing on the leg does the job and the cuff has a bit of stretch, so it stays put nicely. Thanks for your kind comment!
Everything looks so good! Though this week I am especially entranced by your handspun yarn. ❤
Thank you! I cannot say enough how much I’m enjoying this spin!
I love those Rapid River socks. I’m glad you’re getting some quality time at the wheel, your spinning looks beautifully soft and squishy!
Thanks! I am really enjoying knitting socks right now! 🙂
Those River Rapid socks really caught my eye! Now I need to go and look for that pattern. I have some gorgeous wool that would make up great in that pattern.
It’s from a while ago but it’s a really fun pattern to knit. Ravelry has a PDF of it, if that helps. I’m cruising along on mine!
Ooh pretty sock patterns, I love the cuff of the middle pair, very pretty…shame to be hidden under clothes. I’ve hurt my left foot which has put a stop to spinning. 😦
Thank you! They may wind up being something I wear with leggings or tights and boots so it shows off at the boot top. UGH! I’m so sorry! I hope it isn’t too serious.
Your socks are all lovely! That is an interesting cuff on the Bevvy sock. I’ve only done ribbing or a twisted rib. Now I need to go explore other types of cuffs!
I think this one works because it’s sort of held up by the ribbing directly below it. Only a bit of stretch to it, but it IS a pretty little detail that I like.