Goings on
Wow! It's kind of hard to come down from that Demi post, but I guess it's time to move on. Thanks much for all the thoughtful comments; I'm all pink and blushy here.
Getting back to the slightly more mundane...here's the latest Plain Old Sock project I've been carrying around with me:
This is Luna Park, color 203* and you're looking at sock number two. I haven't posted about this project yet because, well, let's just say that I'm a bit underwhelmed. The colors aren't quite as charming knitted up as they were in ball-form, and the yarn is annoyingly unbalanced which means both socks have a bit of a twist to them. Also, for merino it feels an awful lot like regular old sock yarn. Nothing special folks. Move along.
In other project news, I finished the first half of Hanami, picked out the provisional cast-on and started knitting the second half. Everything was looking lovely...I got a few inches in before I noticed that I was getting some nasty pooling. What gives? Needless to say, Hanami is in time-out for a while.
Fortunately, I have (relatively) new yarn to console me:
Hello. We are an impulse purchase.
Two Saturdays ago I may have spent some quality time in the sale section at Stitches and Scones in Indy, and we all know I'm nothing if not helpless in the face of discounted lambswool. I blame Wendie for taking me there and Jared for making a cameo as the little voice in my head who kept saying "but it's Tweeeeeeeed...**"
All right, I'm off to go knit now. More new-projecty excitingness coming soon!
*Didja see how I remembered to tell you what yarn I'm using for a change? 10 points for me!
**I'm sure he's not this whiney in real life.
Comments
well.... it is!
Posted by: j a r e d | July 18, 2007 9:26 PM
Hmm. I don't know of this "Stitches and Scones." I'll have to check it out next time I'm in Indy!
I can see why you're feeling a little meh about the socks. It's still a nice color combo, though!
Posted by: Ruth | July 18, 2007 10:51 PM
I actually love the stripey socks! It is a nice change from the skinny stripes you see all the time ... I think it's very pretty.
Posted by: Hilary | July 18, 2007 11:47 PM
Mmm... that tweed is luscious.
Posted by: Allie | July 18, 2007 11:54 PM
Yay, tweed!
Posted by: Julia | July 19, 2007 2:04 AM
I love that skye tweed. My lys has it, but I'm waiting for a sale! Mmmmm. Tweed.
Posted by: Mandy | July 19, 2007 7:51 AM
tweed, i am powerless against it's well, tweediness, as well....
Posted by: stacey | July 19, 2007 9:16 AM
Jared whined at me, too. You wouldn't believe how much of that yarn I bought!
Posted by: Adrian | July 19, 2007 9:43 AM
i'm digging the colors on those socks - the colors are kind of unexpected together. i'm a fan :)
Posted by: lekkercraft | July 19, 2007 10:38 AM
I too buy tweed on impulse...well, everything, really. I rarely go in with a plan. It is sad.
Posted by: nova | July 19, 2007 11:51 AM
I actually like the way the socks look knitted up better than the way the yarn looks in the ball! :) They have a vintage kitchen towel look about them that's a bit different.
Posted by: annmarie | July 19, 2007 10:20 PM
The socks are cute... but the tweed is delicious
Posted by: Janet | July 20, 2007 8:57 AM
Why can't they sell that 1215 colorway at my LYS?
I've been dying trying to find it ANYWHERE :(
Sighs...
Posted by: Kent | July 20, 2007 11:54 AM
Your sock is really nice!Goods!
Posted by: choupi | July 20, 2007 2:33 PM
Tweed... yummm...
Posted by: lomester | July 20, 2007 4:41 PM
I'd love to see your hanami soon, I plan to make one myself sometime.
Beautiful tweed, I can see how you were helpless, what's it going to be?
Posted by: Navi | July 20, 2007 9:02 PM
Awww, was hoping the Luna Park would have knit up just as pretty as it was on the ball. Oh well.
Posted by: yaiAnn | July 22, 2007 1:49 PM
I think the socks are beyond lovely. The colors are FUN! Enjoy your site, as always.
Posted by: jessica | July 22, 2007 9:21 PM
Hello,
I just dicovered your blog. It is amazing !!
Your knitting looks so good ! Bravo !!
Sorry for my basic english ! :)
A bientôt
Marine
Posted by: Marine | July 23, 2007 5:06 AM
Don't you hate the deceiving ball! urgh!
Posted by: Sarah | July 23, 2007 11:47 PM
That tweed is very pretty! :)
Posted by: Jen | July 24, 2007 8:45 AM
ooh! ooh! Those socks are sweet. Maybe if you hate them so much you could give them to your adoring seeester...
Posted by: Rae | July 24, 2007 12:20 PM
Oh, I LOVE that store! I was in Indy this past June for the US Grand Prix, and happened upon Stitches-N-Scones on the last day, right before we left for the airport. Too bad we had a flight scheduled. I could have spent many, many hours in there. That's OK. I guess I did enough damage in my limited time. Gorgeous yarns, and they're so friendly...
Posted by: Knit*Six | August 1, 2007 11:02 AM
What are the colors? I really like the rose/red one.
Patty
Posted by: patty b | August 1, 2007 12:50 PM
We are so happy that you found Stitches and Scones. It is on the North side of Indianapolis in Westfield.
Posted by: Anonymous | August 11, 2007 12:12 PM
Hi! Just came from Stitches 'n Scones which is in Westfield, just north of Indianapolis, about a 20 minute drive off of the 465-loop. Anyway, not only were they selling fabulous yarns, etc, today, but they were having a 50% off their clearance! I scored with a Hanne Falkenberg kit & never would have (been able to afford it) bought it had it not been for such a great sale! As always, the staff is fabulous & friendly, whether you drop in or stay for half the afternoon. They actually encourage you to stick around for a while, offering free delicious scones & coffee/tea & a wonderful sofa to linger on or terrific light-filled workspaces. I'm not affiliated with them in any way, other than being a rather regular (ahem) customer. Just thought you'd want to know! :o)
Posted by: Joanna | August 11, 2007 5:33 PM