April 2, 2006
New sock projects
After photographing the stash yesterday, I started to get annoyed with yarns I've had for a long time and are still unused. Like the kool-aid dyed self-striping yarn I made last year. What was I thinking? Do I even like these colors? Seriously, its store bought yarn from now on. I took out the two skeins and set them aside.
Before long, I came to admire the colors again. The purple/pink/red yarn could be great for my sockapaloooza pal.
And the green/orange combination is actually quite inspired. It would make fun tall socks.
The subtle variation in the green is nice. yeah, its the same color green that I always end up with, yet it continues to charm. I wish the Knit Picks color your own sock yarn was superwash, but on the plus side, it is speedy to knit.
Comments (22)
ooooh, i love the variation in the green. it's charming. and your stripes are coming out so nice and even!
Posted by gleek | April 2, 2006 2:44 PM
Posted on April 2, 2006 14:44
I love the green/orange combination! Pretty pretty yarns! :-)
Posted by terhi | April 2, 2006 2:57 PM
Posted on April 2, 2006 14:57
The green and orange yarn is super cheerful, will make happy feet.
Posted by Areli | April 2, 2006 4:12 PM
Posted on April 2, 2006 16:12
Peas and carrots! Very nice!
Posted by Christie | April 2, 2006 4:25 PM
Posted on April 2, 2006 16:25
They're both so pretty. I think your sock pal will love the pink/red/purple yarn. And the orange/green yarn is so fun and springy! Good for you, using up your stash.
Posted by Karma | April 2, 2006 4:28 PM
Posted on April 2, 2006 16:28
The green and orange yarn is really FUN. And the purple/red etc looks lovely. Can't imagine anyone who wouldn't love socks from either yarn.
Posted by Chris | April 2, 2006 6:22 PM
Posted on April 2, 2006 18:22
Oh I really like them both a bunch and a half plus some extra on the side!
Posted by vegasandvenice | April 2, 2006 7:21 PM
Posted on April 2, 2006 19:21
Your sock-pal socks are looking rather 'berryish,' don't you think? :) Great colors!
Posted by Nancy | April 2, 2006 7:22 PM
Posted on April 2, 2006 19:22
Oo, I really love that green/orange stripey action! It will make for fun socks!
Posted by grumperina | April 2, 2006 7:46 PM
Posted on April 2, 2006 19:46
I love the colors of your yarn. Somebody's feet are going to be so happy!
Posted by Barb | April 2, 2006 8:48 PM
Posted on April 2, 2006 20:48
I think they are beautiful, and I'm so impressed with you making such even self striping yarn!
Posted by Jenny | April 3, 2006 2:49 AM
Posted on April 3, 2006 02:49
Both yarns are beautiful and I especially like the pink/red/purple one.
Posted by Rain | April 3, 2006 5:13 AM
Posted on April 3, 2006 05:13
oh so pretty! love the striping on the green and orange. and they both remind me of spring.
Posted by kris | April 3, 2006 8:26 AM
Posted on April 3, 2006 08:26
Wow that green/orange really is fabulous. I think I'm gonna dye some myself...
Posted by elizabeth | April 3, 2006 9:30 AM
Posted on April 3, 2006 09:30
Wow, those stripes are incredible!
Posted by Miss Twiss | April 3, 2006 9:39 AM
Posted on April 3, 2006 09:39
Love the orange and green socks! They are lovely!
Posted by diana | April 3, 2006 9:40 AM
Posted on April 3, 2006 09:40
I love that orange and green yarn!!!!! I will have to remember that combination for my dying!
Posted by Stacey | April 3, 2006 10:14 AM
Posted on April 3, 2006 10:14
Love it! What fun results from the dyeing.
Posted by Ann | April 3, 2006 11:06 AM
Posted on April 3, 2006 11:06
I liked them originally, and I still think they're inspired.
Posted by Stephanie | April 3, 2006 11:10 AM
Posted on April 3, 2006 11:10
The green orange stripes are ace! The striping is really neat :)
Posted by jen | April 3, 2006 3:40 PM
Posted on April 3, 2006 15:40
Love the green and orange combo - that is really cute!
Posted by Lolly | April 4, 2006 8:34 AM
Posted on April 4, 2006 08:34
You are amazing with the dye! I can't believe your stripes come out so even. Not something I would be very good at, I'm afraid. Cute, cute socks, especially if you make them tall ones.
Posted by Sarah | April 7, 2006 5:38 PM
Posted on April 7, 2006 17:38