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Pink Socks from SpiderWoman

September 25, 2011 on 2:49 pm | In Knitting | 35 Comments

I’m a lucky girl and I have some really good friends. Some are even invisible. One of my oldest (as in longest known) invisible friends is the famous Ms. Brigette (aka SpiderWoman). Brigette leaves fabulous comments, aids and abets my fabric obsession, and sends me sock yarn gifts. Some time ago, she sent this pretty pink and green sock yarn and I’ve just now finished these socks. (I know, I should be knitting pretty fall colors, but I’m always a season behind.)

I’m not sure what kind of yarn it is. It’s so soft and comfy though, and it behaves just like Lorna’s Laces (note the pooling), so I’m guessing it’s a Lorna’s Lace Sock Yarn.

The pattern on the main part of the sock is actually from a man’s sock pattern in the book Knitting Vintage Socks by Nancy Bush. I chose it because it reminded me of half-square triangles. Can you see them if I zoom in on the sock?

The half square triangle look is pretty much lost with this yarn, but that’s ok. I still think they’re pretty. I’m hoarding a piece of Meadow from the Children at Play fabric line so that I can make a matching shirt next spring.

Dear Brigette,

Thank you for the beautiful yarn! But Really. You didn’t need to go and get that spider to bite for us all to call your SpiderWoman. I’ve always thought you are AMAZING and I’m REALLY glad you’re finally feeling better. So, no more death-defying acts — ok? We’re perfectly happy with your awesome recipes and beautiful quilts!

XOXO,
Anna

35 Comments

oh no!
THAT’S where that yarn went! i’ve been looking all over for it and i gave it to YOU?
j/k. the color is Watermelon. The brand is:
Claudia’s Hand Painted Yarns, it’s Fingerng weight, 100% Merino Wool. i got mine at http://www.alpacadirect.com you can also get it at claudiaco.com
you really shouldn’t be linking to my site, i haven’t posted for MONTHS. i’ll have to post in a jiffy.

Comment by brigette — September 25, 2011 #
Gorgeous socks and such pretty colours . Sorry I’ve been a bit absent lately, I thought having both boys at school would give me more time but it’s turned out to be just the opposite , oh , and I’ve got a job interview on Tuesday …biting fingernails right now gulp

Comment by periwinkle — September 25, 2011 #
Very appropriate post seeing how it is almost Socktober… Beautiful socks! I saw the half-square triangles. :) No need for socks here today, though. It’s so HOT! (Where was this weather in July, huh?)

Comment by Rachel — September 25, 2011 #
Gorgeous socks! They look incredible comfortable and will be just the thing to keep your tootsies warm over the winter…(BTW that’s the next season that’s heading your way…just a heads up :o)

Comment by Sew Create It - Jane — September 25, 2011 #
Oh those socks and the yarn are absolutely beautiful. Oh though! A spider bite? Eeech!

Comment by Emma (silverpebble — September 25, 2011 #
just look at those pretty pink and green sockies!!! really, really pretty! and i’m relieved to know that i’m not the only person in the World who sees quilt blocks everywhere i look.

Comment by dianne — September 25, 2011 #
Those socks look so comfortable. What a nice friend!

Comment by Jana K — September 25, 2011 #
What a woman. And a Spider Woman at that! Great pink socks, Miss Thimble.

Comment by Jody — September 25, 2011 #
Pretty pretty socks!

Comment by sue — September 25, 2011 #
Anna,
I.love.those.socks! The fabric is right up my alley too. How’s the kitchen work coming? We still haven’t figured out what we will do…for now painting and new carpet is in our future. Have the leaves started turning where you are?

Love,
Amy

Comment by Amy — September 25, 2011 #
Great socks! Just right for the cooler season! Did you really got bitten by a spider? Or maybe I just don’t understand some insider joke?

Comment by Vreni — September 25, 2011 #
Love the color and pattern on the socks. I have two different sock projects waiting in the wings. With the weather getting cooler I’m itching to start. Got to finish the rug first though.

Comment by Bonnie — September 26, 2011 #
What cheerful socks! I’m so glad Brigette posted what they were. I have more sock yarn than I will need for months and months, but……well, you know.

That fabric is so pretty too. I have actually started a little quilt finally, so maybe I’ll be buying some fabric from you for my next project:)

Comment by Caroline — September 26, 2011 #
Lovely socks – and from the same book as my purple socks!!

Comment by frayedattheedge — September 26, 2011 #
Great colours and love the pattern in those socks too.

Comment by Gina — September 26, 2011 #
What lovely socks Anna! Aren’t invisible friends fabulous?! Lucy xx

Comment by lucylocket — September 26, 2011 #
beautiful socks! what a great friend!

Comment by randi — September 26, 2011 #
I can’t wait till I learn how to knit socks but I am not there yet, still learning step by step. On my needles now is a large wool wrap that has a variety of stitches and it’s knitted in sections, kind of like building with blocks, do a bit, then add some more, and so on. Beautiful fabric too!

Comment by Cootie Connie — September 26, 2011 #
Love those socks! Gosh, I’ve been so busy I haven’t been able to stop by lately. :( Only a few more weeks until market and then we get to meet! Eek! I’m so excited. :)

Comment by Karin — September 26, 2011 #
Isn’t it lovely to have such great friends? Those are killer socks! Love ‘em!

Comment by Jean — September 26, 2011 #
Miss ThimbleAnna, you have the most awesome socks ever! How long did those take to make?

Comment by ina — September 26, 2011 #
What gorgeous socks – I love pink and green together :o)

Might have to go and investigate that sock book as I do believe I haven’t yet got that one in my own personal craft library.

xx

Comment by Lesley — September 26, 2011 #
there you go again showing off your crazy knitting skills! I know I’ve said this before but I wish I didn’t get so constipated when I try to knit! Maybe I should take a laxative and lock myself in my room for a couple of days and see if I can work through it? Maybe? Maybe not?

Comment by Penny — September 26, 2011 #
What a beautiful yarn and kind of Brigette. You did a lovely job xox Clarice

Comment by clarice — September 26, 2011 #
Beautiful socks!!

Comment by Sherry — September 26, 2011 #
I try not to look when you have socks. I try not to be jealous. I wish I could knit. I’ve tried. My brain just won’t wrap around it. Now that I’ve quit whining, I LOVE those socks, they are just gorgous. And I’m only a teeeeeeny bit jealous. LOL

Comment by Elaine/MuddlingThrough — September 26, 2011 #
OMG – being a “pink” girl I am totally jealous! these are so lovely! enjoy

Comment by barb — September 27, 2011 #
Those are beautiful socks Anna!! And seeing such gorgeous socks always makes me want to get knitting a pair. And I do need to get back on the sock knitting bandwagon, because I am about 8 pairs behind on my self imposed monthly sock knitting goal. Where does the time go?? LOL

Comment by Doni — September 27, 2011 #
Seeing such gorgeous socks never makes me want to knit, alas. I don’t think I have either the sock or the knitting gene. (I do wear socks, you understand. They’re all black and so they all match and I buy them at the supermarket. I think I’ll shut up now. Except to say that your socks are lovely.)

Comment by Isabelle — September 27, 2011 #
Ok. I want THOSE SOCKS! … (and the fabric they’re standing on.) :)

Comment by Kristyne — September 28, 2011 #
Beautiful socks…You’re a lucky gal!

Comment by Judy — September 28, 2011 #
Beautiful socks, Anna! You make me want to go knit some for myself.

Comment by Karen — September 30, 2011 #
Those socks are absolutely gorgeous!

Comment by Nicole — October 3, 2011 #
I couldn’t resist commenting

Comment by Shala Hallums — October 10, 2011 #
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Comment by Kathlyn Barnt — October 10, 2011 #