Once again I start a post with “Dear Neglected blog.” Oops! There has been a lot of knitting progress going on at Peaches and Trev. To wit:
Fly Eagles Fly socks–and yes, I get that silly song in my head every time I look at these socks.
Deets:
- Pattern: Gusset Heel Basic Socks by Wendy Johnson (Rav link)
- Needles: 2.75 mm
- Yarn: Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sport, Team Spirit #8
- Time: 8/23 – 9/23
I used a 3 X 1 rib for the pattern. I used Wendy’s basic gusset heel sock and I like the heel. Basically, you increase stitches and then turn the heel. No picking up stitches, no wrapping stitches–clean and simple. I think I’m really getting a handle on this toe-up stuff. These socks fit very well. I think they will get some use this football season!
I also finished my first Labyrinth sock, also a toe-up Wendy Johnson sock. This one is for the SKA September challenge: Wendy Johnson and yellow yarn. And, boy, is this yarn yellow:
I’m using Yoyo Cashport String, a sportweight merino, cashmere, nylon blend. I love this yarn! I used it for a scarf last year. It is very soft and cushy.
I’m making slow progress on the SKA Sep 09 Mystery Sock. All the clues are out, but I’m just about to finish clue 2.
I’m using Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock. This is my first time using the fingering weight and I like it. It is a very fine fingering weight, similar to Knit Picks Essential now known as Stroll.
Finally, I’ve embarked on another shawl project.
This time I’m using sock yarn and not laceweight and I like it much better. The pattern is the Milkweed Shawl by Laura Chau. I’m using Handmaiden Casbah in the Agate colorway–yummy! I’m really hoping to keep up the momentum up on this shawl–I need something to wrap around my neck now that fall weather is here. This little number will be perfect!
