Last Gasp

In a last minute attempt to celebrate Socktober Fest, I cast on these socks in between 'trick or treaters' on Tuesday night. Now those of you who know me well will be saying, " But, but, Sallie, they are RED!" Yes, I know they are red, not blue or purple or teal or turquoise or any of those colors that I usually gravitate to. They don't even have any of my usual color palette in them, but it's OK. I like them. They are for Christmas. I decided I needed red socks for the holiday season. I have been eyeing this skein of Mountain Colors Ruby River yarn for several months now, so I just took the plunge and bought it.

I am trying out a new pair of DPNs also. These are Bryspun Bry-Flex needles, size US2 (2.75mm). My opinion so far, meh. They are OK, but not great. They are very flexible, which does seem a little easier on my hands, however the points are not wonderful. They would not be good for lace work. They are working fine for the simple knit and purl socks I am making, but knitting two stitches together takes some work. In the future, I think I will stick with my Clover bamboo DPNs.