New Socks!

First, a few quick updates. I’ve temporarily changed my blog theme to match June Project Spectrum. : ) I actually like the layout, and the central (main body) width is similar to my default, but I get three columns, instead of two. I’d love your feedback on the layout/theme; is it something I should consider personalizing for this blog? Any problems with your browser, etc? Otherwise, enjoy the pretty blue colors. I have a bunch of pictures… some are ready to post, others still need cropping. I’d rather split them up into several posts, so that’s what I will do the rest of this week. Also, yesterday evening, I finally got my allergy refill, so I’m much better now.

And now, here’s the fun stuff! I got a surprise package in the mail while I was gone… my swap socks for the SYAC Spring Feet Sock Swap! Totally unexpected, and very exciting! My swap knitter was Kelly of The Gabby Knitter.

The very first thing I did was try them to see how they fit.

And they fit perfectly!! When I first saw the socks, I immediately thought of heavy moss covered trees and vegetation. I didn’t see the purple bits in it until I sat by the window to snap a picture. The above picture is a bit too bright, I’m sorry.

Now this picture shows you the colors more properly (I believe it’s the same colorway as my socks, right?). The stitch pattern Kelly used is Moorish Lattice from Sensational Knitted Socks. The Jasmine Bloom is totally new to me, and I look forward to trying it out.

Thank you very much Kelly, I love the socks, the colors, and the yarn! : )