Red Ribs and Cables
Posted by limedragon | Filed under knitting, socks
These are my first pair of socks completed in about two months. I didn’t think I would be happy with a sock break, but it really helped! In fact, I’ve already started a new pair, this time for gift-giving later this year. Still in the works are the socks for my Hogwarts Sock Swap [...]
Tags: cable, gift, knitalong, red, rib, secret-pal, sock-club, sock-savior, sockamania, sockapalooooza, socks, socks-in-the-cities, spunky-eclectic, ssyc. small dyers
Three old ladies knit the socks of death
Posted by limedragon | Filed under books, knitting, socks
Today’s post title is courtesy of Rick Riordan’s The Lightning Thief. I thought this chapter heading was too cute not to use. (The book is first in a series about a boy’s modern-day adventures with the Olympian gods, demigods, creatures, and monsters. If you are familiar with Greek and Roman mythology, it’s easy to [...]
Tags: books, cable, classics, design, elegance, gods, gryffindor, hogwarts, knitalong, olympus, red, rib, sockamania, sockapalooooza, socks, socks-in-the-cities, swap
All Hail Caesar!
Posted by limedragon | Filed under knitting, secret pals or swaps, socks
The mosaic socks for my Sockapalooooza pal are finished! I’m ever so pleased with how these turned out.
Tags: blue, caesars-check, charlene-schurch, mosaic, secret-pal, sensational-knitted-socks, sockapalooooza, socks, swap
Dear Sock Pal
Posted by limedragon | Filed under knitting, socks
Your socks?
Tags: blue, caesars-check, charlene-schurch, essential, knit-picks, mosaic, sensational-knitted-socks, sockapalooooza, socks
Decisions, decisions (Part Two)
Posted by limedragon | Filed under knitting
It took a while, but I finished swatching the possible color combinations I had chosen for my Sockapalooooza pal’s socks. A few quick pictures will show how the swatches turned out.
Tags: caesars-check, colorwork, knit-picks, koigu, mosaic, secret-pal, sensational-knitted-socks, sockapalooooza, socks, swap
Decisions, decisions (Part One)
Posted by limedragon | Filed under knitting, socks
I’ve been thinking about what to knit for my Sockapalooooza pal. I browsed through Knitty, MagKnits, and Nancy Bush’s books for inspiration.
Nothing seemed right until I happened across a sample at Knit Picks of all places.
Tags: caesars-check, colorwork, knit-picks, mosaic, secret-pal, sensational-knitted-socks, sock-yarn, sockapalooooza, socks, swap
Knit Me the Blues
Posted by limedragon | Filed under knitting, yarn stash
The yarn from All Things Heather’s fundraiser finally reached my mailbox and it’s gorgeous!
Tags: all things heather, essential, knit-picks, memories, secret-pal, sock-yarn, sockapalooooza, swap, yarn stash
Fun Stuff
Posted by limedragon | Filed under books, knitalongs, knitting, secret pals or swaps
There are lots of fun knitterly activities in the near future, both IRL and online.
Tags: books, buffy, charmed-knits, craftstravaganza, harry-potter, hogwarts, secret-pal, shepherds-harvest, sockapalooooza, socks, swap, tv, vampire-slayer, yarnover
