Mail!
This past week was a bit on the unproductive side…it’s amazing how much less I get accomplished when I have a cold. A bit sad really. But I’m all healthy now.
One thing that wasn’t at all dismal was the mail. Early in the week a package arrived from Lois (all the way from Singapore!) with my prize from her birthday drawing. Thanks, Lois!
See that yummy looking yarn? It’s pretty much a direct sub for Kidsilk Haze. I keep having visions of it knitted up in a simple shawl. Maybe something similar to the bubbly curtain from Mason-Dixon Knitting except, you know, less curtainy. It really wants to be something simple to show off the colors. Still, it’ll be a couple months before I have time to cast on for that. Plenty of time to think, but suggestions are always welcome if you have any!
On Friday another package was waiting for me when I got home, this time from the lovely Angela! Guys, she knitted me socks!
Do I have the whitest white-person legs or what?
Hooray! We had to have an artsy-fartsy photoshoot to celebrate (Thunk is really a good sport about this whole knitting photography thing). The socks are absolutely perfect…and I’m talking down to the very last stitch. Here’s the proof:
Beautiful, eh?
I took them on a test run to the doctor’s office this morning. Nothing’s better than a pair of nice hand knitted wooly socks to keep you warm when you go in for your yearly lady-parts appointment. Though a heated examining table is nice too.
If you want the specs and back-story on the socks, check out Angela’s post for today…it’s pretty funny, actually.
Thanks again Angela!
In other news:
Saturday I felt a sudden inspiration to cast on for Beau (gotta get those Christmas gifts in gear!) and cranked out a goodly sized patch of knitting while listening to Sarah Vowell’s Assassination Vacation (which I loved). It’s amazing how quickly things go when you aren’t knitting cables or lace.
At this rate Beau should be done in no time. Hooray for mindless knitting!
Comments
Aw - those are such great socks - what a wonderful gift!!!!!
Posted by: stacey | November 6, 2006 1:23 PM
Lovely blue socks!
Posted by: Steph | November 6, 2006 1:41 PM
Cute socks! I have to laugh, I saw the Rowan photo of Beau and I thought, "I really want to knit that! Where's the pattern from?" Heh, it's from Vintage Knits, which I already have. Woot!
Posted by: nikki the blogless | November 6, 2006 2:04 PM
I always know that you've posted, because I get a comment on my blog right afterward - very sweet. I love the socks Angela made you. They are exquisite! The start on Beau is great, too. Isn't it great to sink your teeth into a sweater?
Tell us more about that yarn - is it kidsilk and mohair? percentages and price points please! My kidsilk sub is artyarns tsuki - it's $16 for 500 yards, 40/60 kidsilk/mohair.
Posted by: Julia | November 6, 2006 2:35 PM
Socks do not get more impressing than this! They are beautyful :-D
Posted by: Supernøtt | November 6, 2006 3:15 PM
What a goodie-filled post! Those socks are really adorable and they look so comfortable.
I can't wait to see your Beau, it's one of my favorite man sweaters. I want to modify it for myself.
Posted by: Kim | November 6, 2006 3:55 PM
Yowsa! And who gets what's INSIDE the Beau? (Time for a cold shower.) It IS a great pattern, though. Eager to see your progress.
Laura
Posted by: Laura | November 6, 2006 4:16 PM
Lucky gorgeous-blue-socked duck! And Beau is looking good in that manly, tweedy-tan kinda way! Mmmm... Beau...
Posted by: megan | November 6, 2006 4:21 PM
Ooh, lucky girl. Those socks are darling!
Beau is looking v. manly. It looks like you are jamming on it.
Posted by: Kara | November 6, 2006 4:50 PM
Those are so lovely! They are beautiful on your feet :).
Posted by: grumperina | November 6, 2006 5:34 PM
Gorgeous socks (and the photo's pretty great too). I really like Beau - where's it from?
Posted by: Stephanie | November 6, 2006 6:39 PM
such pretty socks! i think you should pay it forward and knit me a pair ;p
Posted by: Wendie | November 6, 2006 7:05 PM
Yahooo!! I'm so happy they fit! I have to agree with Julia, Art Fibers Tsuki is a great KSH sub. Maybe we'll stop by there when you're here. Did you book yet?
Posted by: yaiAnn | November 6, 2006 11:28 PM
I have all the yarn for Beau (in a blue/green, though I did love the color in the book because it's called "Muffin"), but there's just no way I can knitalong for Christmas. I'll watch from the sideline.
Posted by: Cristina | November 7, 2006 12:35 PM
Nice socks! My first pair of socks are that pattern, actually, my only pair of socks are that pattern! I should start a new pair.
Posted by: nichola | November 7, 2006 5:29 PM
Beautiful socks -- you're having some excellent mail karma this week.
Posted by: nona | November 7, 2006 6:42 PM
Socks in the mail...I am so envious right now! Those are just lovely! As is your faux kidsilk haze- luscious!
Posted by: Nonnahs | November 8, 2006 12:53 AM
What gorgeous socks! I love the ridge on the sides, such a gorgeous detail.
Can't wait to see what you make with that kidsilkish yarn, it's such a deep color combo.
Posted by: Sarah | November 8, 2006 2:47 PM