Crazy Socks

Here are some crazy colored socks I just finished. Believe it or not, this is two balls of the same color and same dye lot. The intensity of the colors varies a lot within the dye lot. I did not even try to match the color bands since they have such long gradations. They are complimentary socks, not matching, but I like them. They are fun.

Yarn: Jojoland Melody 100% superwash wool, colorway MS08, two balls
Needles: Clover bamboo DPNs US 2 (2.75mm)
Pattern: My usual plain stockinette with slip stitch heel flap

Ocean Waving Lace Socks

Another pair of socks off the needles. I really enjoyed knitting these. Here are the details.

Yarn: Madelinetosh 100% superwash merino wool, Ocean colorway

Needles: Clover bamboo US2 (2.75mm) DPNs

Pattern: Waving Lace Socks by Evelyn A. Clark from Favorite Socks, 25 Timeless Designs from Interweave

This yarn was a delight to work with. It is very soft and knits up well.

Finished Socks, again!

Here are the latest socks finished. I call these my Beach socks as the colors remind me of the beach. These socks are made from Cherry Tree Hill sock yarn in the Water colorway. They are my standard plain stockinette sock knit on US 2 (2.75mm) bamboo DPNs. They were easy and relaxing to knit.

Things have been slow here this summer, or maybe I'm just lazy. Anyway, not a lot has been accomplished knitting wise. I still have lots of works in progress, and lots of stash for ideas floating around in my head, but not a lot of action going on here. Maybe it is the heat. Who knows.

On another note, we have really started moving on the construction of the house. The plan is almost finally tweaked, mortgage applications have been filled out and submitted, etc., etc., etc. It's a little scary to be starting this after living in our present house so long, but change is a good thing. Right?