No modeled shots because someone has stolen my ankles. I'm starting to rethink this whole turning 40 thingy.
Moving on!
How fabulous is that yarn?!
(Colorway is Cookie's Dream.)
It's a custom job from Scout that was commissioned by my Bev as a thank you for my having knit her socks. How wonderful are they?
The socks were knit toe-up using a US1 circular needle Magic Looped and my CCSRs for toes and heels with a 2x2 rib and a sewn bind off.
If you're a sock knitter, the above sentence can double as the pattern.
Really.
This is my first pair of socks for this year's Summer of Socks. Pretend there's a link and the new button.
(Thank you for playing along.)
I'm all about the footies this summer and have already cast on for my second pair, which will look a lot like this pair, but still be totally different.
Yes, I really am that good.
Dyeing Update!
Things look promising out on the patio and I have the high hopes for what was dyed yesterday. With luck, the roving will be dry by tonight* and there may be photos later in the week.
Or not if things didn't go well.
Like the crackers.
/ahem
Happy Sunday, people!
* No actual luck is required as today's high will be somewhere between 103F and 107F. Only hotter out in my end of the county.
Goodie.
I hope the police recover your ankles soon! If you want, I'l send you some of our rain ...
Cute socks!
Posted by: Devorah | Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 04:21 AM
I love the color. As soon as I finish some socks that are gifts, I need some footies for summer. I even have some nice cotton blends just waiting.
And if you think hitting 40 is bad for your ankles, wait till 50 creeps up on you.
Posted by: donna lee | Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 04:59 AM
Love those socks! Too cute - and what a great colorway!
Let's not talk about ankles, ok?
Posted by: Jeanne | Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 05:30 AM
Such cute socks! It was sunny all day yesterday and maybe the same today! It's quite amazing. Glad it's not over 100, however
Posted by: margene | Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 05:36 AM
Much sympathy to you. I hate being hot. Your footies are absolutely beautiful, and the colorway rocks.
Posted by: cindycindy | Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 05:37 AM
40, pfffffft. It's but a distant memory for me. And my 40s were my best years EVER. So quit yer bitchin'. Heh.
Those socks are the CUTEST THINGS! That dye job by Scout was awesome!
Posted by: Betsy | Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 05:48 AM
Oops. I just posted incognito as "Betsy" Hahahahahahah. It's a long story, but she couldn't post on my blog. I wonder how many other times I posted this morning as Betsy..... Oh, yes, over at Cheryl's. I'd better go cover up my tracks. Hahahahahaha.
Posted by: Norma | Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 05:49 AM
I think my ankles are out partying with yours. Sorry about that, I'm usually a good influence. ;D Pretty footies and such a lovely colorway! I'm going to do a short row heel this week if all goes well!!
Posted by: Angie | Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 05:50 AM
Cute footies! Great idea for summer. Will have to cast on for a pair. Love their stripey-ness. Scout did a super job with the colorway. Wanna trade ages? I didn't think so. 40 is a great age, though a perpetual 39 might be better ;-).
Posted by: Manise | Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 06:30 AM
LMFAO - I was just about to say that I think I like that Betsy person, and I find out it's Norma. Well, now I know I like her attitude, not just her famous blogger self. :-D
Great socks!I love that people base colorways on you.
Posted by: Carrie | Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 07:06 AM
Oh hai! Remember me? I sort of forgot that people still blog...with Twitter and Facebook and Flickr oh my!
These are so pretty! How the hell are you? Maybe I'll read through to see what you're up to.
xo
Posted by: scoutj | Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 07:21 AM
Those are so cute! Happy Sunday!
Posted by: Carole | Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 07:22 AM
Yay, they are fabu!
I'm willing to take about 10 degrees of your temperature for CT...as long as they come with some sunshine!
xx
Posted by: beverly | Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 07:29 AM
Forty-schmorty.
The socks are great - ankles or no.
Posted by: Cheryl S. | Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 07:44 AM
Oh, and didja notice? They kind of look like Joan's hydrangea.
Posted by: Cheryl S. | Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 07:45 AM
I like the toe and heel striping on that yarn. Hmmm, I may have to just try that CCSR method.
Pshaw, 40's nothing, you young whippersnapper.
Cute new all-summery blog too.
Posted by: Diane | Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 11:20 AM
Cute change. :D Even cuter socks. I guess I should knit a little on my SOS socks huh? I mean I did start them for SOS 08. :D
Posted by: Stacey | Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 12:11 PM
Cute footies!
I was going to say - if that roving isn't dry by tonight your a/c is too high. It was 101 at 11am today. I'm planning on huddling next to my fan all day.
Posted by: Carrie K | Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 12:47 PM
Fabulous, darlink. And love the blog look :)
Posted by: kellys | Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Super duper cute socks! And also, did you change your blog look, or am I really *that* oblivious? Either way, I really like it!
Posted by: Clumsy Knitter | Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 01:16 PM
oh wow! i love the new look of the bloggy! AND i love those socks. PINK!
Posted by: opal | Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 01:19 PM
What a happy place this is! Purty footsies, and a positively...uh....perky theme. I'm positively happified!
Hope you're drinking something cool in a frosty glass...
Posted by: Gretch | Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 02:10 PM
I emailed my sissy and she is indeed in the 103 range of hotness. She purchased a bicycle in hopes of encouraging cool winds, but discovered biking in hot weather is, well, HOT.
I love the colorway! I especially like how the stripes are there, but not overpowering.
Posted by: kelly | Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 03:05 PM
I think it might be the heat doing things to the ankles. Recently spotted some ankle scariness, and I am blaming the heat.
I can't wait to see the roving. Go, Team CrankyPants!
Also, Go You for finishing some knitting! I have hardly made a bit of progress in what feels like ages.
xo
Posted by: Sarah | Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 08:24 PM
What is this strange thing you call knitting??
I seem to have forgotten. But I LUV the socks.
xo
Posted by: Nora | Monday, June 29, 2009 at 04:18 AM
You might like to know that it was 42 degrees F. at the campground when we went to bed last night. 70-ish during the day.
Posted by: kmkat | Monday, June 29, 2009 at 02:44 PM
oooo pretty! cute!
That scoutj can do an awesome dye job ;o)
Posted by: JessaLu | Wednesday, July 01, 2009 at 06:22 PM