My December socks are sailing along, thanks in no small part to the addictiveness of knitting those stripes. It's so fun to see another stripe emerge and so easy to think "just one more." The yarn is Tokyo Underground by Quaere Fibre; I've been missing Japan lots lately, so this is a small way to remember my times there and tide me over until we can afford plane tickets back. All that's left now is to knit the second toe, which means I should be wearing new socks by the weekend (or sooner).
This is my third pair of socks for Liesl's Monthly Sock Challenge. I'm still taking it month by month, but I'd love to complete a year in socks. I've already lined up my January and February socks! (A heads-up if you're interested in that January sock pattern: Dianna Walla is offering 25% off all her patterns through the end of December with this coupon code.)
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I've been reading Yokes before bed the past few nights, meting out a little at a time so it will last longer. I bought the print version specifically for reading in bed, and it's definitely worth it. This book combines my love of anthropology, history, and knitting, and it's accompanied by beautiful patterns. My favorite pattern is Cockatoo Brae, the cardigan on the cover with the Shetland tree and star. I'd love to knit it someday--maybe next year!
I didn't notice how similar the colors in my socks and the book cover were until I saw this photo. Unintentional, but it makes me smile. Also, I can't help but hope maybe I am the one in Louisville, Kentucky who inspired Kate to sing. Either that or there are other Kate Davies fans around here that I need to find and befriend, pronto.
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I'm linking up with Ginny's Yarn Along and the Monthly Sock Challenge
What are you working on this week?
Those socks are beautiful! I love the contrasting heel and toe.
ReplyDeleteLovely bright stripes - I actually thought that the yarn in on the book cover was the same :)
ReplyDeleteI love your stripey socks. So bright and happy for December.
ReplyDeleteLove that colorway!!!
ReplyDeleteAlthough I have knitted for too many years to remember I have never knit a pair of socks. I think I may challenge myself to a year of socks in 2015. Love the self striping yarn too. Visiting via Yarnalong form the UK
ReplyDeleteI love those socks!!! I definitely need to get into yhe knitting socks matter, I love them but I have never tryed so.. .. maybe it's about time to think about it.
ReplyDeleteI love the color of your yarn, so bright and the book it seems interesting.
Have a wonderful time!
Lluisa xx
Love these socks! They fuel my need to fun self-striping love. :)
ReplyDeletelovely matchy matchy socks :)
ReplyDeleteI'm working on a beanie request and have one more end to sew up. I can't wait to see what colors you use for that lovely colorwork cardigan.
ReplyDeleteI love these fun stripes! I skipped December socks but I'm hoping to make a pair each month next year!
ReplyDeleteI really am so glad you're joining in the sock challenge and hope you do continue for the whole year! I'm planning a cabinfour pattern for January. I have some yarn for February's pair but haven't zeroed in on a pattern. Have to wait and see what calls to me in a month. :)
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