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August 21, 2007
Vacation Sock Knitting
In my world, vacation knitting is all about the socks.
So, even though I cast on for a Baby Surprise Jacket at the beginning of the week I quickly abandoned that project for socks.
I got my groove on with plain stockinette in Claudia's Handpaint. These were great for martini drinking, chatting, and knitting.
And I monkeyed around a bit, too. These saw the most attention in the morning while everyone else was sleeping.
But, that's not all. I finished two! yes, two! pairs of socks.
My old standby, feather and fan. The yarn is Cider Moon "Icicle" in the color Sweet Potato Pie. I love this yarn so much. It's squishy and soft and the colors are fabulous.
And a pair of Charade socks, too. The yarn for these was a gift from Hillary and it, too, is wonderful but I don't think it's available online.
I still love summer the best and I don't want to see it end, but at least when the fall arrives I'll have some new socks to wear.
Posted by Carole at August 21, 2007 6:10 AM
Comments
Gorgeous socks!
Posted by: Kelly at August 21, 2007 6:13 AM
Nothing better than a sock on vacation! Nice colorways and patterns.
Posted by: Manise at August 21, 2007 6:44 AM
Lovely socks! They are the perfect vacation knit.
Posted by: Karen at August 21, 2007 6:48 AM
All lovely socks; I especially love the colors in the last pair!
Posted by: Julie at August 21, 2007 7:12 AM
I adore that 'Sweet Potato Pie' colorway - I bought the fiber and spun it myself, but not thin enough for socks. I ended up 3-plying it, and it's really gorgeous, but I only have 200 yds. Guess it'll have to be a hat to match your socks - long-distance cousins!
Posted by: DebbieB at August 21, 2007 7:27 AM
I'm need to try some Cider Moon. All your socks look great. Socks are perfect vacation knitting (ANY time knitting, actually).
Posted by: margene at August 21, 2007 7:50 AM
Wow.......you were a knitting machine! Over this summer, I have really found that I enjoy making socks very much.......yours are lovely!
Posted by: Kim at August 21, 2007 7:53 AM
Beautiful socks all! Don't you love Cider Moon? :)
Posted by: Debi Leshin at August 21, 2007 7:54 AM
Wow, I'm impressed! My vacation knitting plans usually go by the wayside. Your socks are great!
Posted by: Leslie at August 21, 2007 8:01 AM
You sure know how to make the most of a vacation! Love your new socks!
Posted by: Carol at August 21, 2007 8:08 AM
IVK~~Impressive Vacation Knitting!!! All the colors are fantastic!
Posted by: Robin in VA at August 21, 2007 8:25 AM
Sweet socks! I am duly impressed with the knitting mojo, mine always vanishes on vacation.
Posted by: PumpkinMama at August 21, 2007 8:41 AM
Those feather & fan socks are fabulous!
Posted by: Chris at August 21, 2007 8:48 AM
OMG. I MUST have Sweet Potato Pie!... It looks stunning in Feather and Fan. Lovely job on all the socks, but that one pair is heart-stoppingly beautiful. Wow!
Posted by: Beth S. at August 21, 2007 9:40 AM
Summer sock knitting is definitely all about warm feet in the fall... or in the case of our current cruddy weather, today! Yours look great! Such happy colors. :)
Posted by: Jessica at August 21, 2007 9:42 AM
I love the "feather and fan" pattern. Where is this pattern from? I believe you made a scarf in this pattern also? "Wow" is all I can say for all the work you got done!!!!
Posted by: jenny bennett-lamb at August 21, 2007 9:43 AM
Beautiful socks! (It's been chilly enough here lately to want socks!)
Posted by: lisa at August 21, 2007 10:01 AM
Great socks. You really made the most of your vacation.
Posted by: Hillary at August 21, 2007 10:28 AM
Oooh, I love those feather and fan socks. I think I'll make those my next pair!
Posted by: elizabeth at August 21, 2007 10:30 AM
Beautiful socks!!
Posted by: JessaLu at August 21, 2007 10:44 AM
Socks are the perfect vacation projects! Both pair are wonderful! I love the Cider Moon colorway!
Posted by: Karen at August 21, 2007 10:46 AM
Did you start *and* finish those last week? If so I am totally impressed. Actually I'm totally impressed anyway. And, once again, you and I were on (almost) the same f&f cycle -- that's what I used for my sockapaloozas.
Posted by: Lucia at August 21, 2007 10:51 AM
Looks like a very relaxing vacation. What could be better than spending it with those we love.
Posted by: Lynette at August 21, 2007 10:58 AM
hmmm...i love sweet potato pie! might have to get me a skein of that. your socks all look fabu :o)
Posted by: amanda at August 21, 2007 11:13 AM
Three at once?! And all beautiful!
I am in awe. Thanks for the link to Charade. I saw a pair last week, but there was no link. You're making me thinking Monkey, btw. You should be ashamed. :p
Posted by: Cookie at August 21, 2007 12:09 PM
Looks to me like there was plenty of martini drinking if you got that far on the Claudia socks - plus all the rest of the socks too!!
Posted by: Deb at August 21, 2007 12:29 PM
All of your socks are beautiful. I particularly like the Sweet Potato Pie (feather & fan) socks. The name is really appropriate for the color!
Posted by: Macoco at August 21, 2007 1:50 PM
And there I was, thinking I was so impressive finishing *one* monkey sock while camping! Your socks are amazing!
Posted by: Catie at August 21, 2007 2:02 PM
Those Cider Moon socks are to much! Sweet potato pie....mmmmm :)
Posted by: michelle at August 21, 2007 2:58 PM
love what you've done with those Monkeys--beautiful colorway
Posted by: Alarming Female at August 21, 2007 3:01 PM
Nothing like socks and martinis on vacation ;) Loving them all! Especially that Cider Moon yarn...mmmmm!
Posted by: Adam at August 21, 2007 3:51 PM
Wow, you were busy! Your socks all look beautiful.
Posted by: Beth at August 21, 2007 5:39 PM
Beautiful socks. You were really on a sock roll there, Carole! I agree with Beth, I want some Sweet Potato Pie, yum, yum, yummy!
Posted by: Wanda at August 21, 2007 5:40 PM
All your socks look great!
Posted by: Susan at August 21, 2007 8:03 PM
Well you certainly have been busy. Lovely socks you have and they look like perfect projects for vacation.
Posted by: Stephanie at August 21, 2007 9:10 PM
oh.. love me those Cider moon feather/fan socks.... divine.
I guess that I'd better get my fingers in gear knitting up socks for the fall, I'm way behind!
Posted by: Teyani at August 21, 2007 10:19 PM
I absolutely ADORE the colors you picked for your monkey socks! You were really productive too!
Now.... remind me... are you coming for a whole week in September, or just for the a long weekend?
Posted by: Anne at August 22, 2007 9:46 AM
Fun sock knitting!
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool at August 22, 2007 10:25 AM
Vacation socks are awesome!!!!
Posted by: Sara at August 22, 2007 1:08 PM
Gorgeous colors, all! You've got some seriously fancy feet going there, girl.
Posted by: Kim at August 22, 2007 10:44 PM
You are in your sock glory, after a spate of vacation knitting.... you are right, it is tough to see summer starting to slip away but at least a large wool sock collection will be a consolation.
Posted by: Birdsong at August 23, 2007 9:50 AM
Great socks! All of them are lovely, but that feather and fan pair makes me swoon.
Posted by: Tina at August 23, 2007 12:04 PM
Ooh, socky goodness! My vacation is coming up, and it's socks for me too. Maybe I need to bring a little more yarn just in case...
Posted by: aimeedewar at August 26, 2007 11:53 PM
FABULOUS socks! You & I would vacation well together.
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