I want to knit sweaters. I really do. But for some reason, lately I can’t stop making socks instead.
Most of my knitting time lately has been devoted to a sock project that you’ll hear more about soon (I can’t quite tell you just yet because it will ruin a surprise), but I’m also about to start knitting a pair of worsted weight socks for the winter international sock swap that Gradschoolknitter is running this fall. I’ll be making Tyrolean Stockings for my secret partner out of this bright red Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Superwash yarn:
I also can’t help from sneaking time in for a row or two here and there on these:
Remember these? I think these might be the most pleasant socks I’ve ever made. They are Cookie A’s Hedera socks using Malabrigo Sock. This yarn is such a dream to work with. I have about another inch before I can work the toe on this sock and start the next. I’m amazed at how far my yarn is going. I added an extra inch or two to the leg and I still have quite a bit of yarn leftover in this ball (I divided my skein into two equal balls when I started). It is definitely enough for a heel or stripe on another pair of socks, but I’m wondering if I could even squeeze out a pair of baby booties or a tiny hat from the leftover. We’ll see.
In the meantime, I’ve been enjoying working with this yarn so much, that I have decided to pass the experience on to one of you. I’m offering up a skein of Malabrigo Sock as the first prize in the 2010 Charity Challenge contest. All you have to do for a chance to win is knit/crochet something for charity and tell me about it before December 31. Full contest details are on the contest page.
The prize Malabrigo yarn is in the Impressionist Sky colorway. The skein contains 440 yards of fingering weight superwash wool. It is plenty to make a pair of adult socks, but it would also make a beautiful lace shawlette. Here’s a photo to get you motivated:
Ready to get started knitting for charity yet?
