Carolyn asked how many pair this summer and, since I like Carolyn*, I told her.
Since I'm feeling fat and happy from lunch, I'm too lazy to take photos of anything else, so now I'm telling ya'll...
<~ That is pair # 37 for my Summer of Socks
No, I have no idea how I did it, either. But it was fun. I don't get to spin out of control all that often, so it was good for me.
Shut up!
This last pair are for my best friend. They're a simple 1 x 1 rib with short row heels and toes that were knit toe-up using US 7 dpns. The yarn is worst weight Patons wool in the colorway rosewood.
I've also made a hat and scarf for her using this colorway, so it's almost a set. During the cold months, I'm always asking her if she's wearing a hat and/or socks. Now she can match when the mood strikes. Once the desire to knit in the round has returned, I also want to knit her fingerless mitts with the same yarn.
I bought four skeins. It has to go somewhere, ya know. :p
Tomorrow (free) yarn, knitting lace and chickens. Okay... maybe not chickens. We'll see how it goes.
* I swear she looks familiar and not in a bad way. Hmmmm...
CHICKENS!!! We wanna see more chickens!
ALL CHICKENS, ALL THE TIME!!
And socks. Don't forget the socks.
Posted by: April | Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 03:41 PM
You could knit Jelly some outfits. Pinks! Fluffy! Princess-y! She's only 5 1/2 inches from shoulder to tail ... it would go quick. :D
I'm telling you... send help.
Posted by: Stacey | Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 05:55 PM
I think it's appropriate this pair of sock is for KnittyOtter. Who else should get your last pair for awhile?
Posted by: Jenn | Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 06:13 PM
Super socks and so great that there are matching items for cold weather!. Such a very lucky best friend.
Posted by: Angie | Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 06:47 PM
They are so pretty! What is the yarn?
Posted by: scout | Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 06:51 PM
Wow....
Posted by: --Deb | Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 06:56 PM
Thirty-seven is more impressive than I know how to express. Lace and chickens sound great. My mind is going in so many directions right now.
Posted by: Sarah | Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 09:18 PM
Wow, 37. I'd go absolutely crazy, you are so much more tenacious than I am.
Posted by: Kit | Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 10:12 PM
I cannot even imagine knitting 37 pair of socks..maybe in a lifetime if you started young..but in a summer? /falls over.
Posted by: Susan | Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 03:35 AM
My jaw literally dropped when I read that number. You're amazing. And not just b/c you are a prolific sock knitter! xx
Posted by: beverly | Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 05:19 AM
The last?! Really?!?! I thought you had at least 5 more in ya. ;) It has been a long summer though. They are very pretty by the way. I'm sure your friend will love them. :)
Posted by: Jessica | Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 05:51 AM
37 PAIRS of socks? That's got to be a record. GOT.TO.BE.
Posted by: Dave Daniels | Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 08:06 AM
Impressive! Time to rest on your laurels before you start knitting lacey chickens. Oh wait...you didn't mean...
Posted by: Kathy W | Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 08:52 AM
Thirty-seven? Dood. That's monumental. :-)
Posted by: Opal | Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 10:13 AM
I'm going to participate in the Southern Summer of Socks (for the Australian summer, it's starting October 1st) and you are an inspiration to me. I look forward to trying to do as well as you did.
Posted by: Carolyn | Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 04:18 PM
I'm the luckiest Otter Ever!! :D
Thank you, sweetie. I LOVE the socks and your wonderful friendship.
*HUGS HUGS HUGS*
Posted by: KnittyOtter | Friday, September 21, 2007 at 08:21 AM
Congratulations on second most SOS! I bow low to you!
Posted by: Ina | Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 02:08 PM