She never woke up.
Now, knitters are a superstitious group. So, I never finish a sock without immediately casting on another. Of course, since I usually have at least four pair on the needles at any given time, I believe myself to be pretty safe. But, hey, you never know.
As a devoted sock knitter, I would be remiss in not including what I believe to be the most delicious sock yarn ever.
Last week, I came home from work, foot sore and cold. I put on one of my pairs of socks knit from Mountain Colors, Bearfoot, and immediately sighed in pleasure and comfort. Yum.
Bearfoot is a blend of 60% Superwash Wool, 25% Mohair, and 15% Nylon. It washes in the machine beautifully, and is a dream to knit. The colors are glorious. The color below is Eureka.
This is an amazing sock yarn, and my all time favorite.
I use size 2 needles, and cast on 64 stitches. And while I truly admire the complex, gorgeous patterns for socks out there, when it comes to socks, I just want to knit around on autopilot. I always have a sock next to the telephone, and one in the car in case of a breakdown. If I have to wait for AAA, I will have a soothing, mindless project to calm my nerves.
This colorway is Sapphire Trail, and the sock that I will be knitting next.
Spring can't be far off, but you still have time to crank out a pair of cozy, soft, luxurious socks for yourself.Knit on.
Love the story and I'm glad I already do this with any project. When I don't have a project ready and have to look for one I get sad and stressed.
ReplyDeleteI have a sock yarn baby sweater I want to make so I'll check out this yarn.
I love the brilliance of that one with the purple in it. It really pops!
ReplyDeleteI thought I had used some Bearfoot for my socks but, on checking, it was Weaver's Wool Quarters...makes a nice sock, by the way. I also have a skein of their Mountain Goat in Ruby River colorway; I might make a shawlette- the 198 Yards of Heaven pattern. I'll have to try some of the Bearfoot for a pair of socks; they do have nice colorways.
ReplyDeleteI recently knitted a pair of socks for myself in Bearfoot - a muted orange color - and enjoyed every stitch. The yarn is so soft, but strong too, so it feels as though it is up to the challenge of ensockifying my somewhat gnarly feet. :)
ReplyDeleteBearfoot. My favorite sock yarn as well. Colors as great as the yarn is soft...ahhhh
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