I know I said last winter (HERE) that I was going to knit something other than socks next, yet here are my needles, and it seems the beginnings of another pair of socks has materialized on them.
The yarn color (crappy Red Heart acrylic, by the way) is called ‘Mexicana’. I am not sure what makes this any more Mexican than the next color, but that’s its name. Here is what the skein looks like:
I am not sure what it is about the chillier weather and shorter days, but I always feel that I want to cook, and to knit and/or sew at this time of year. Must be the nesting instinct. Or something.
Happy Autumn!
P.S. Yea! LightBox Plus is fixed! My photos are doing what they are supposed to!
So glad you were able to fix LightBox Plus. Not having it work must have to be very frustrating. Socks? Again? If you end up with extras, I’d love a new pair.
oh yes, socks. i have always loved your socks katie. on the cold nights in the abajos i was wishing i’d brought mine, that i knitted from your pattern. SO WARM. any-hoo, i found a GREAT “craft night” wednesdays at 7 pm, i will send you the info. we watch northern exposure (in the background) and have bevvies and some light snackaroos. i finished a hat when i went! have you ever thought about knitting with sock-weight yarn? i have… happy autumn
Those socks look like they would go with anything.They look really warm too. I hope to finish an afghan I started over 30 years ago.
Aunt Marcy
Those look great – very festive! I know what you mean about always feeling more crafty when the weather turns colder. I have plans to go quilting at my parents’ house tomorrow evening. It seems like good weather in which to make a quilt.
Hi Katie. What a coincidence as I am crocheting myself a pair of cozy boots with laces. I love to do handwork while the TV is on. I can’t wait to see your finished socks and hopefully I will have a pair of boots to photograph and send to you.
Lorraine
Thanks for your comments, everybody!
Sonja (AKA ‘mom’) – They are yours. They started out with that goal, anyway.
Hillary – If I can ever afford any nice wool sock yarn, I would be totally up for trying it. I get that Red Heart crap because it’s cheap. And actually, the socks made with it last a surprisingly long time.
Aunt Marcy – Yes, they will be pretty fancy looking. They are going to my mom, so she can tell you whether they are warm.
Caryn – How was the quilting?
Lorraine – I can’t wait to see your new crocheted boots! I’ll bet they will be great!