Lately, I've been scouting the Ravelry sock forums to see what people have knit. I came across this lovely free pattern, Estonian Button Stitch Socks by Jane Prater. I love learning new stitch patterns, plus I think it nicely showcases variegated yarn.
I'm knitting it in Phydeaux Chaussette sock yarn (80% superwash merino, 20% nylon). colorway, Vignoble. This gorgeous skein was purchased by a friend for me at Stitches West in Santa Clara, California in February 2014.
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Did you know....? Chaussette is the french word for 'sock'.
Because I often start a new sock pattern before finishing the second sock, I have joined the 12socksin2014 forum on Ravelry to keep me on track. I've completed 4 pair so far, so off to a good start.
Another pair of socks I'm currently working on is the Sunday Swing socks by Kristel Nyberg, the pattern available free on Knitty.com:
I'm using Western Sky Knits Aspen Sock (100% merino), colorway Kettle Rainbow. This skein was also picked up at Stitches West 2014. I love seeing the difference in how variegated skeins are in the skein and after knit up...
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March 27, I'm pleased to report that I finished sock #1 and immediately cast on #2; I'm currently starting the leg.
To mark my serious commitment to sock knitting, and to celebrate my March birthday, I have ordered Signature Needle Arts 2.5 mm 6" double-pointed needles. I've heard everyone raving about these needles and I hope the hype is true, as these babies set me back $65 Cdn (incl. shipping).
