Yarn Update:
No luck locally for the Magic Stripe in the Jelly Bean Stripe color, but I have found a couple on different web places (amazon/e-bay) that carry it still (I think it's going to be discontinued soon) and want to thank all for the tips. So, the monkeys will stay on the needles for a while longer.
Since I'm on the lookout for the yarn, I'm trying some toe-up socks from the Sensational Knitted Socks (have you checked out the KAL?) book, but I'm using cotton ease in terracotta (yes, another Lion Brand yarn), so they're a little heavier than with the sock yarn (it's a DK yarn). But I really like the toe-up method. Makes more sense, somehow than cuff, leg, heel, and so on and so forth, but I can see the virtues of knitting both and of knowing both methods. These particular socks are going to be cuff socks or short socks, whatever you want to call them, hoping to get them done before vacation. (pict to follow sometime later this week, I promise)
On another note, I must apologize to those blogs where I have lurked (I really hate that term), let's see, where I have only read and not left a comment, no, too many words, hmm...where I was a wallflower -- yes, I think that works. Okay, to continue, I must apologize to those blogs where I was a wallflower, I love reading you guys, and I have my favorites, but I, for reasons unknown to me, did not leave any comments this week. I love seeing all the socks, hats, scarfs, shawls, sweaters, mittens, etc that you all produce and when you show me (and everyone else who reads) those things, I get inspired to keep on knitting my socks, my sweaters (if I knit them, you notice I don't yet?), my hats and accessories...so, I guess what I'm trying to say here is, thanks and keep on knitting (even if I don't tell you personally)!!
Have a great day!!
5 comments:
Hey, when you're inspired and knitting away, sometimes it's hard to stop!
Good luck with the toe up socks! My attempts to try this version have failed so far - but I guess once you'll get the knack of it, it'll be a lot cooler to knit than the basic version.
Just dropping in to say hi!
(wanders about aimlessly, touching everything)
Bye!
My first toe-up socks were very confusing to me--I felt like I was knitting it all backwards! I do like the look of the toe better than my not-so-expert grafting, though.
p.s. nice to see the Cubs sweep the White Sox!
Have you tried the Lion Brand website? They also sell the yarn from their catalog. If you can't find the site, email me and I'll send the URL. I discovered the Magic stripes sock yarn about a month before Hobby Lobby quit carrying it. That SOOOOO figures!
Have a great day!
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