Purlene’s Corner

(aya here)

It’s a lazy Saturday morning here. I’ve got my second cup of coffee next to me, and thought I’d post some pictures from my latest finished socks. I finished these within the last week, and it’s so nice to have two pairs of finished socks so quickly.

These socks have been hanging around since November. I finally bit the bullet and cranked out the second sock. They’re just some simple socks, which normally aren’t hard to crank out, but the yarn was a bit scratchy, so I wasn’t a big fan. I *am* a big fan of the color though. They’re pretty:

The yarn is Lime & Violet’s Sasquatch Sock, in the Buster Keaton colorway.

This second pair of socks, I think I’m in love with them. Ames got me to cast-on for them, and I’m glad she did! They’re big comfy slouchy socks, and I know that I’m going to wear them to bits.

The pattern is Mock Wave Cable socks from Favorite Socks. The yarn is Claudia’s Handpainted in Yo! Sailor Boy! A pretty dark bluish-purple.

I’ve also got one Glynis sock done, from Sock Innovations.

I had this plan that I was going to cast-on for the second sock, and therefore have three finished pairs of socks during the Olympics, but then I got sidetracked when I saw a pretty pair of socks on Ravelry. I thought to myself, “Hey, I have that pattern! And, heeeey, I’ve got yarn in a similar color!”

So I cast-on for the Meida sock instead of starting the second Glynis. I’m an easily distracted knitter.

No picture of the in progress sock, but here’s the yarn that I’m using. It’s Knitpicks’ Palette in Grass.

I’ve had this yarn in my stash FOREVER. I think it might even be discontinued in this color now. I’m about halfway done with the first sock – it’s a quick knit because it’s a short sock. Not quite anklet, but shorter than I’m used to knitting. Maybe just 4 inches before the heel flap. I normally knit 7 inches before the heel flap. Picture to follow as soon as the first sock is done.

Now, it’s offf to figure out what to do for the day. More coffee first, and then I’ll decide.

Happy weekend, all! :D

(ames)

Here, have a sneak peek of a project-in-process!

A sweater! This is the back, and off screen are two sleeves, all done and blocked and waiting. I’ve got the front well on its way.
Basic Sweater Pattern
Dream in Color Classy, Happy Forest colorway
US9, and I have no idea who this will fit. I went for the size that would use up my yarn, haha.

Look how pretty this yarn is! I love it.