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June 16, 2006
FO Friday and a bonus!
Woo hoo! One sock down, one to go! (So, yeah, it's almost an FO.) BUt anyway, as I sure it is obvious, this is Trekking XXL yarn in an almost entirely blue colorway. It veers slightly into greenish blue and purpleish blue at places, but I think it's pretty - it will look great with jeans, right? I just used a ribber version of the Universal Sock Pattern, which seems to work pretty well for me most of the time.
(On a totally random note, I'm listening to "Wet Food," the latest episode of the Quirky Nomads podcast, and it is really funny. And I don't even like cats! I don't love every episode, but it's funny a good part of the time, and I really like the short podcast format, usually 10 min. or less.)
In other news, the dyeing bug has bitten again! Of course, I needed to dye a blue skein for Jeanie, my swap pal for this month's Project Spectrum Hand-Dyed Yarn Swap. But I also have some extra yarn to dye for sale at Simply Fibers here in Springfield. I'm still working on a name for the yarn line, any ideas? I think I want to make it sound local rather than generic yarn name or naming it after myself.
The skeins are all dyed and dried now, so I should have re-skeined pictures in a few days.
PS - if you want to join the yarn swap, leave me a comment. If you've been in it for a while and don't want to participate in July, let me know that too. Thanks!
I'm heading off to Holiday Island, Arkansas this weekend for a family reunion, which may include any of the following events from previous reunions: 2-mile race (that's a definite), frog-leg fry, family trivia game (what was your great grandpa's favorite horse's name? I kid you not!), vegan options at every meal, and more! (Let's just say that for one family, we're very... diverse.)
Are you running short on knitting time? Just get yourself a Hobbibot!
Posted by zarah at June 16, 2006 6:39 AM
Comments
your blue sock is fantastic! What great blues. Your dyepot looks like its holding some fabulous color too : )
Posted by: Amanda Cathleen at June 16, 2006 8:22 AM
your blue sock is fantastic! What great blues. Your dyepot looks like its holding some fabulous color too : )
Posted by: Amanda Cathleen at June 16, 2006 8:22 AM
I've been dyeing a lot too! Other than the PS yarn swap, I have a small swap with another knitblogger that includes dyed yarn.
Your blue sock looks lovely. I love Trekking yarn.
Posted by: Jennifer at June 16, 2006 9:34 AM
Maybe you should name the yarn line for a local geographic feature. That would be a good local connection.
The reunion sounds fun, except for that race. Don't eat the vegan food before you run it.
Posted by: Jenna at June 16, 2006 11:11 AM
That hobbibot is so funny. I think i'd rather have a dishesbot or a cleaningbot though. I prefer knitting over my chores...
Posted by: Sarah at June 16, 2006 1:05 PM
I love the blue Trekking sock! That colorway always tempts me on the blogs, but I have not seen it in my local stores.
Have fun at the reunion! Sounds like the makings for a great time ;)
Posted by: Lolly at June 17, 2006 7:05 AM
Love your pretty blue sock! As far as name line how about Ozarks Splendor, Springfield Yarns, or Fibers of the Ozarks? Hope you have a great reunion!
Posted by: Lana at June 17, 2006 9:44 PM
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