And just like that, January is almost over. Time is flying by here in ThimbleannaLand, and it hasn’t been very exciting this month LOL. I’m still working on the hand quilting for the baby quilt now and then — boy, is that ever slow work! I’ve also finished a pair of stripey socks — progress mostly due to a little travel during the Christmas break.
I seem to have lost the yarn band, but I think the yarn is an Opal sock yarn. I’m trying to use up the yarn that I have in my little stash and this yarn has been hiding there for quite awhile.
I used my standard sock recipe with no pattern on the legs — it’s nice to just sit back and let the yarn do all the work.
I like the colors in this yarn — particularly the blue which goes so well with my jeans. Here’s what they look like with my shoes — I like that the stripes don’t match. ;-D
I’ve started a new pair of socks now. I definitely prefer to knit two socks at once on a long circular needle, but for this yarn, I want to try and make the striping match on both socks. We’ll see how that works out LOL. Do you seasoned knitters recognize this yarn?
Ok, off to watch Victoria. Are you watching? MeMum and I are loving it!
Have a good week!
XOXO,
Anna
Love the socks!!! If we lived close to each other you would be teaching me how to do it I hope!! Have not seen Victoria.
Loving your stripey socks! I like it that the stripes don’t match. I like being a rebel like that. You too?
Hey! now, there are still 9! days left in January! When you move to Idaho, we can be neighbors and knit and sew together, and go see quilt taffy and Des, and go down to Utah and crash all those quilt ladies’ party! :)
ooh is that Mind the Gap? I’d love some of that!
love your non matchy socks too! x
Stripey socks are lovely. Not sure what either yarn is…but I like them both….but the last one could be Mind the Gap!
Your stripey socks are very cool – but are probably warm! :oD
Great socks! I love it when things don’t match!
are your stripey-socked feet standing on the Great Wall that Thimbleanna built?!?
we’ve been watching The Crown – i dunno if i’ll be able to keep the reigns straight in my head if i try to watch both Queens at the concurrently…
cute socks Anna. when are you going to teach me to knit (by osmosis???)
Love the colours in your new socks… Gorgeous!
Gorgeous socks…I love the colours! I really enjoyed watching Victoria too and was sorry when we got to the end of the series over here. Have you seen The Crown? Really wonderful :)
Helen xox
P.S.
I like your conversation hearts banner! Sweet! (literally)
Best socks ever to chase away dull, winter blahs! And two socks at a time? Why did nobody tell me? Why did it not occur to me? Why, why, why?
I love your socks! I feel like I am finally ready to dive in and give it a try. What have I got to lose? A new challenge! I am recording Victoria and am watching the Crown for the second time.
I love your socks! Both the finished pair and the still-in-progress ones! Knitting socks is still on my bucket list. Hope things are settling down for you and that you are getting some snuggle time with that sweet baby girl.
Cute socks! I’m wondering how many pairs you have in your sock drawer and if you really wear them all? I’m a nosy so and so, right?
Lovely socks, Anna! I still hope to learn how to knit socks. Too busy this winter with quilt projects though…
Groovy socks girl! Yes, I enjoyed Victoria very much – we’ve just had the first season here.
Love the socks??. I also watch Victoria? Xo Jewels
Well, it’s official: You have the cutest feet on earth, lol.
January really did go fast. We haven’t started Victoria yet, but we LOVED the crown.
Love your sweet header.
great socks……..
Love these! Yes, we’re watching Victoria.
damn! i need to learn how to knit and crochet! i guess it will have to happen in my next life time. ;p those are so beautiful and i love the new ones on the needle…. ;p
I hope you do a celebratory happy sock dance when you finish a pair. Such fun socks are worth celebrating!!
Ooooh, I LIKE those socks! What fun, and who said they have to match? I’m recording Victoria, but haven’t started watching it yet. Soon, though!
Socks and banner are adorbs! Happy early Valentine’s Day!
Love the opal yarn. So striking with the blue of your jeans rolled up and darling with your shoes.