Olympics over, vacation over, now it's time for full-on sockapaloooza! You can tell things are heating up - we've got almost 15 pairs of finished socks this week.

Danielle finished (yay! First finisher in Ashley's group! [that I know of]) her lovely green lacy socks, but is considering starting some knee-highs.
Dorothee has finished up her pal's fun blue lace socks. You have to check out the red hot socks she's making now. Love them!
Grauwal has finished a luscious pair of red, ribbed Regia socks but is contemplating making a new pair.
Illanna has finished her socks! Look at those awesome colors - it's Kool-Aid, of course.
Jenny has finished her RED Falling Leaves ankle socks and a little something extra for her pal!
Julie is done with a very springy pair of socks.
Katherine has finished her sock pal's socks, and they do indeed rock - I predict a serious case of envy for all visitors. Congratulations!
Look at Leandra's finished socks! They are beautiful. And let's not forget to give credit to the giggling sock model.
Lori E has finished her socks. She hopes her pal likes fraternal socks. Same yarn, same dyleot, different socks. Go figure.
Mama E has finished her embossed leaves. THEY ARE SO PRETTY.
MommyknitsJen has finished an exquisite pair of pale blue lace Koigu. She hasn't been able to post finished pix, but see her progress pix.
Sharon has finished her lacy beaded socks, and just in time (they were here Knitting Olympics project). Go check out the finished picture!
Jen has finished her first pair of socks! She used Trekking XXL and has also been doing some fairly serious sock surgery to a rather fine looking knee length sock.
Micha has finished her socks in Regia Multi-Ringels. Lovely bright stripes - she is having a hard time not keeping them for herself!

Oh, and a reminder from me: when you finish your socks, be sure to let your sock sister know, then click on the link in the sidebar here to update your info, and once you've accessed your info click on the "socks knitted" box so we'll have a record that you are done knitting.

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And now... get ready.... it's your UPDATE-A-LOOZA... Got an hour or two - read 'em all! Or check out a couple, then come back later. They'll still be here.

Sock momma Alison still has not started her socks yet. They're only supposed to be knee-highs in Koigu - what's the rush? (Heh, heh.)
Abigail will be running a fun contest to see who can pick out her sockapaloooza socks amongst all the socks she'll knit in the next couple of months. She'll be giving away a KnitPicks gift certificate, so watch her knit and then post your guesses in May!
Alexandra has found the perfect yarn for her pal. Isn't that a great feeling?
Alice C hasn't started knitting yet, but is planning on using two different yarns to make a stained glass effect. Sounds cool! Can't wait to see them.
Allena's getting everything ready to start knitting, but would like some advice about knitting top-down vs. toe-up.
Allie has finished one soft cashmere and kid merino sock, but it won't fit!
Angela thought she was done with her second Jaywalker sock, but has had to take it apart twice. Let's hope the third time's a charm, Angela!
Angela has finished the cuffs of her super fun Old Shale two yarn socks.
Anie hasn't posted them on her blog yet, but she reports that she's working on River Rapid socks in two-strands of Crystal Palace Kid Merino. Sounds heavenly!
Ann has almost finished her first beautiful lilac Elfine sock. (And check out the yarn swap she participated in. Mmmmmmm, yaaaaaarn.)
Annette is making the most gorgeous Broadripples in Socks that Rock.
Annie's gray cabled sock is looking so lovely, it sounds like the pair will be hard to part with.
Becky has also found just the right yarn for her pal in pretty shades of pink and orange. Hey, check out her next crochet project - cool!
Bethieee has knit two socks, but they aren't a pair. Is it possible to knit two left socks?!

Sock Sister Ashley started Pomatomuses but failed completely and started some Wyverns instead. Also, she's having a little vacay this week, and apologizes if she missed anyone's update!
Bfmomma is making progress on both socks at once, AND she dyed the yarn herself!
Brenda picked up some Lorna's Laces in a special Vancouver Island-inspired colorway for her pal. What a nifty idea! Knit local, swap global!
bySarah is putting her Best Foot Forward with some lovely Fortissima Cotton.
Caitlyn has started some beautiful blue Pomatomuses in Artyarns Ulatramerino. (Is Pomatomus the new Jaywalker?)
Carol has sent in a photo update—almost done!
Carla started some blue, blue, blue Badcauls, and they were simply gorgeous—but they didn't work out. Neither did her Retro Ribs. Sniff.
Carmelle's made two Cascading Leaves socks—but they're not a pair!
The purple ribbing continues to grow over at Carrie's.
Chrissie is knitting the Birch Leaf socks from A Gathering of Lace in a wool/alpaca blend, and might dye them pink!
Christy has some half-finished Retro Ribs and a super-cute dog.
Cori is knitting up two Sensational Knitted Socks at once, in a cool self-striping chevron pattern.
Dana is making awesome progress on her gorgeous pinky-(or reddish-)purple Jaywalkers.
Danielle has decided to make some Fixation anklets for a pal who doesn't want wool.
Danmakine reports that she has one HOT HOT HOT pink sock nearly finished, and should have the second one well underway before this update goes out; will she be our second group finisher??

Sock Sister Carry reports:
Diana has been in a sock knitting frenzy, are any of these sock pal socks?
Diane has finished her first sock.
Donna has her yarn and pattern, she is considering trying the magic loop method.
Dyann has picked out yarn and a pattern.
Elise has finished her first sock.
Erica has finished her fabulous Oregon socks! She will be doing another pair in another color for her pal.
Fayme has nearly finished her pal's socks.
Fickleknitter started her socks with a pattern based on "The Sacred Text".
Flan is attempting the toe-up variation on the Jaywalker pattern.
Frith has finished one pink sock, second one on its way!
Heather B has yarn and a pattern!
Heather is using the "Rainy Day" pattern in Aegean Maine Bear Zox yarn for her pal.
Heather is starting on sock number two. Check out her beautiful Embossed Leaves Sock!
Helen finished up with the Olympics and is really rockin' on her socks, she's past the heel and doing both at once!

Sock sister Cathy writes:
Judy has chosen a pattern and will be starting soon.
Julia has finished one beautiful Mata Hari sock and has started Number 2!
Jenny has started her socks now that the Olympic frenzy has passed.
Jen has started her socks, 2 at a a time on 2 circs!
Jess has received her Socks that Rock yarn in the Lapis Colourway, oooooo.
Jessica has progress shots of her socks on 2 circs!
Jessimuhka is working on a gorgeous pair of falling leaves socks, wow!
Janine has received her beautiful pink/red yarn and is looking at patterns.
Jenni is knitting the Uptown Boot Socks from Interweave Knits Winter 2003 in juicy red Koigu.
Jenny Raye has made progress on a very cool sock in Lorna's Laces in Poppy using the Wyvern pattern.
Jenn is making great progress on a pair of socks with lace detail. Her puppy approves!
JJ changed her mind on her pattern but has still gotten Sock 1completed and Sock 2 well on its way.
Jenn has chosen a yarn and is experimenting with patterns. She needs your help, go give her some ideas!
Julie has started her socks in a pretty green using the Embossed Leaves pattern.
Jessica has finished a leg in a pretty lace pattern.
JoShell has started a pair of Fancy Silk Socks in purple!

Sock sister Donna reports:
Kara had to rip out her beautiful Tulip sock - it was too tight! See the lovely "before" picture (it's still impressive).
Karlie is halfway through the leg of her "Mermaid Pearl" socks!
Kat's past the heel on some lovely candy-colored lace socks - say "Hello, Spring!"
Kate's Pomatomous sock for her pal features yarn she dyed herself, in colors her pal would like. It's incredible - go see.
Kate and her Jeep had a disagreement last week about whether you should drive with the hood open or closed(!) I have a feeling she'll soothe her frazzled nerves by starting her sockpal socks!
Katie will be making the Six Sox knitalong's "Glad Raggs" beaded socks for her pal - how cool (plus, two knitalongs at once is multi-tasking).
KC has a great start on some groovy red and purple socks!
Keohinani is almost halfway done with a beautiful pair of spring green ribbed socks!
Kim sees some Falling Leaves socks in her pal's future!
Kim is using Dale Baby Ull for her pal's Gentleman's Fancy Socks, baby! She says the first attempt was ugly, but I don't think so!
Kirsti's pal will be getting leafy, lacey socks in Mountain Colors' Bearfoot - yum!
Kit has a case of Second Sock Syndrome, but that means her first sock is done (check out the homemade sock blocker)!
Kitty's Jaywalkers look awesome - and she's almost finished, just one toe to go!
Kristel is designing lacy socks - if they work out, her sock pal will be the lucky recipient of the first pair! In the meantime, check out her steeking pics - I don't need to read Finnish to understand "after the steeking comes the Champagne!"
Kristen has finished her pal's first sock, a beautiful cabled number in teal Wildfoote - so pretty!
Kristen is getting in touch with her inner Celt knitting some tremendous Celtic Braid socks for her pal - who I hope is me. :)

Sock sister Erin writes:
Laura left to the decsion of her sockpal yarn to the masses. The people have spoken, and she now has sockpal yarn.
Leslie T and her little boy and a blast koolaid dying dome merino for her sock pal. She's already finished one sock and has cast on the other.
Lesley C has one sock done, and one to go, although the second sock has gone "wonky" and will be started over.
Lily has started her elfin socks. She has an updated post here that shows one done, and one to go.
Linda has chosen Waving lace socks from IK Spring '04. She just has to decide on a color.
Linz is doing both her socks at the same time, to avoid Second Sock Syndrome.
There has been a change in plans for Lisa C. She has cast aside her jaywalkers and decided to work on her sockpals socks, which she has now decided will be Gullwings.
Lori is not only making the Pippi KneeStockings from Stitch n Bitch for her pal, but she is also contemplating a little project for her pal, "for fun". Now she's anxiously awaiting some elastic to arrive at her LYS.
Lori has passed the halfway mark on her socks.
Lyme has almost finished one river rapid sock. Check it out!
Mac has her yarn dyed and spun, and is comtemplating socks of her own design. Although the first trial has not gone so well.
Mai has some pregress on her beautiful fair isle socks.
Maggii has chosen her yarn and is going to crochet her socks.
Greetings from Hawaii! Malle is knitting socks while celebrating her birthday on the beach.
Maria is getting close to finishing her socks, and is planning to send of few extras along in the package. Go help her cope with sending her daughter to science camp!
Mary A not only has a sock update, but go take a look at her pi shawl.
Mary C has started some very pretty embossed leaves for her pal.

Sock sister Ina says:
Maureen hasn't been knitting much - she's seeking suggestions on how to deal with skunk juice!
Meghan has started Mermaid socks in blue Opal Dreamcatcher.
Melanie has strep throat, but also an amazing Knitting Olympics Closing Ceremonies parade of socks (with pattern) on her blog.
Melissa read the pattern chart for Falling Leaves upside down and backwards, so is going to (gasp) frog in public.
Meredith started Embossed Leaves in purple Koigu and has finished one sock.
Michelle has finished her training pair of Jaywalkers.
Michelle has been test knitting with self-striping yarn and with two variegated yarns; another experiment is in the wings.
Mindy has worked about four inches on her first sock.
Minnie is recovering from flu and Olympic knitting and Pomatomus.
Miss_M is knitting an "alarmingly" long leg from her handdyed handspun.
Nicole is cabling along on socks in between working on The Project That Shall Not Be Named.
Olga has beautiful Hill Country yarn and is knitting Rib and Cable socks from IK Fall 2005, also sewing up a storm!
Opportunityknits is using Regia Silk to make Juani's Braided Socks.
Pam (sadly blogless and camera-less) has been knitting on planes and has finished one sock. Her pal will be getting a stack of postcards along with the well-travelled socks!
Patrice has knit one leg and is experimenting with different heels.
Patti is recovering from flu and learning the 2s2c technique by making Retro-Rib socks. (Don't say I didn't warn you.)
Patty has almost finished one sock.
Patty is back from a vacation that included a lucky visit to Red Sox spring training, knitting one Jaywalker, and starting a shy sock for her sock pal.
Peggy has other socks on the needles, but will be starting Jaywalker in Opal Handpainted soon because she knows it's no fun to receive socks late.
No knitting, but a naughty question from PinkHebe in the U.K. on the prevalence of a certain, er, intimate grooming practice in the U.S.
Pip_and_Tom has cast on Dalarna.

Sock sister Jenipurr reports:
Rae is almost finished with her first sock - a gorgeous shell lace pattern in turqouise.
Roberto decided that the yarn just didn't work with the pattern he'd selected, so he's starting over.
Rocketbride has started over, but is nearly done with the first sock (again).
Ruth is working her way through the first sock and doing a great job so far.
Sally has posted pictures of her first Lacy Mock Cable sock.
Sarah is making Tiptoe socks from Knitty, and her first one looks fabulous so far!
Sarah has finished her first sock, using some gorgeous pastel yarn from Knit Picks, and the gentleman's fancy sock pattern from Knitting Vintage Socks.
Sarah G has decided to start over, with a new lace pattern.
Sarah W has picked out some brightly colored Koigu for her sockpal's socks.
Sheri is making Harbor Socks, and has made it past the first cuff. Check out the colors she's picked - these are going to be some amazing socks!
Sherry has changed her mind and is now making Celtic Braid socks in yarn she dyed herself (the cables look terrific so far).
Sheryl is making progress on sock #1, using a Slip Rib pattern from Sensational Knitted Socks.
Stephanie has started her Chalet Socks in bright turquoise Lorna's Laces (check out her progress pics of the design).
Strangelittlemama has picked some gorgeous yarn for her sockpal's socks.

Sock sister Lisa writes:
Hey, if you haven’t done so already, head over to Blue Moon Fiber to join the sock club. Did you click? Psych, you’re too late and what the heck do you need more sock yarn for anyway? For god’s sake, it’s an illness for some of us. And Anna signed up anyway. Go over to her blog and tell her she should be ashamed. ;0)
Hey, wanna see what you get when you google “weird socks”? Zaam, do you recognize any of these socks? Um, check out the third listing…I’m just sayin’.
Carrie just bought her yarn from Melissa who is offering discounts to sockapaloooza participants. She pulled a “Bodie” and didn’t quite get her Olympic socks finished in time. Gee, I wonder who is cutting into her knitting time?
Holy Pippi Longstocking, Christine is making these! Check out the cool calf shaping…which can only mean…yes, another pair of knee socks (yes, I’m bitter).
Dani spent her Sunday at Flying Fingers--I am very jealous…did you take the Yarn Bus? After winning a gold medal for completing her Olympic Afghan (whew!), she says she’s ready for for Sockapalooza. Here is her progress. What? That’s what you get when you send updates without pics.
Head on over to Diane’s blog to help her pick out which Socks That Rock colourway she should use to showcase the Dublin Bay Socks Pattern. And if you are so inspired, support her other very worthy cause.
Jennifer just cast on her for socks using Cascade Fixation and wants a little help understanding how to read the ball band. So, here you go Jennifer…IGNORE IT—NOONE KNOWS WHAT IT MEANS AND IT HAS BEEN DISCUSSED AT KNITTING GROUPS AROUND THE WORLD…I’ve knit quite a few pairs of socks with Fixation. I wouldn’t go any larger than #4s and try to keep just a little bit of tension on the yarn but do not stretch it too much when knitting. And god help you if you drop a stitch…just forget about it, don’t even look for it in the elastic abyss.
Rachel finally got around to sending pictures this week which means that I won’t have to use my placeholder, but rather, you can see the real deal. Of course, this may be the closest her sock pal will get to the socks as her mother in law threatens to steal them.
Ich finde diese Muster einfach grandios! Durch viele der wunderbaren Färbungen der Wollmeise werden sie hervorragend ergänzt. Oops…sorry, I forgot you don’t all speak German. Well, I also forgot that I don’t speak German either. But for the sake of Sockapaloooza, each week I plug away with my German-English dictionary tirelessly translating Sabine’s blog postings. What? She posts in English too? Well, where’s the fun of that?
So last update, I confused Susanne with Suzanne and so I’m going to do my best to get this right this week…
So I’d like to introduce you to Susanne. Grammy Sue, what to do? Working on two pairs of socks, and looking for populi vox (I know, but vox populi didn’t rhyme). Which to give, which to keep…I know, let’s play spin the sheep (now, that’s just wrong).
And this is Suzanne, I think. But wait, they are both knitting with Opal so I’ll probably confuse them again. She’s waiting to hear back from her pal who claims to have a 10 inch foot circumference to make sure that the sizing will be right. Hey, if it’s too big, your sock pal can always wear the sock over their shoe. I say, Knit On!!!
Tonia knit a fabulous fair-isle sampler hat for the Knitting Olympics and is now swatching some Lorna's Laces for her sockapaloooza socks.
Stashbuster Alert!! Trish is soaking up the sun in the Caribbean, and she had better come back with two knitted socks or a really darn good excuse.
Uylond dropped me a line to let me know she finished the first knee sock for her pal (knee sock!!! I still can’t get over that). Take a look.
And for me, I present, my boomerang cozy.

Sock sister Mary reports:
Jennifer-Lynn is onto the second sock of her pair.
Jillrachele is halfway through her second sock. There's no picture yet, but hopefully we'll see one soon.
Lararoy has finished her first sock! She's taking a little break before starting on the second - I think we all know how that feels!
Laura's sock yarn has arrived, now she just has to find a pattern that will show it off.
Leigha has finished her first sock. She's using Lorna's Laces and the Dublin Bay pattern from Knitting on the Road.
Lisa has been practising intarsia in the round in preparation for her Skull Socks of Fury. Aren't they cool?
Pat is giving us a sneak peek at her sock yarn. She says we won't see any more for a while, but will tell us that she'll be doing Openwork Rib socks from Sensational Knitted Socks - great book Pat!
Take a look at Peacock's swatching for her socks. They are going to be fabulous!
TwistedKnitter's sock yarn has arrived. She's not sure if she'll stick with that choice, but she's been learning lots of things about the way she likes to knit socks. She's another one of us who loves the book Sensational Knitted Socks!
Pilar has finished one of her socks, although she's not completely happy with the toe.
And look! Ingrid is using Sensational Knitted Socks as well, plus she's using Socks That Rock yarn. I'm sure her pal will be very happy with their socks!
Janet has had to rip her sock as it was turning out too big. Janet, we feel your pain!
Krista has picked out her pal's sock yarn - Lorna's Laces in Gold Hill.
Doris has started her socks. She was thinking about 'super-plain' socks but now she's planning on doing some Jaywalkers.
Emily is about to embark on the adventure of her first ever pair of socks. She's using Lorna's Laces and doing Jaywalkers.
Libraryliz is using Cascade Fixation for her pal's socks. She's loving the colourway but is nervous her pal won't like them. Go tell her not to worry - I'm sure they'll be great!

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One last note! Amy who we all know from IndiGirl Knits has contacted me to let me know about some special sockapaloooza offers. First, her store Make1Yarns has a boatload of sock yarn available (Regia Tip & Top Cotton, Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock, Art Yarns Handpaint Stripes and Ultramerino 4, Schaefer Anne, Diakeito Diamusee Fine, 2ply Jade Sapphire Cashmere, etc). They offer free shipping and for sockapalooza participants only, will also include upgraded shipping (i.e., express or air instead of ground). Second - and I'm so excited about this! - she'll be running a drawing at the end of the sockapaloooza for all participants. The prize will be sock yarn of your choice from their current stock, plus a GoKnit pouch from KnowKnits (which is perfect for sock knitting). Isn't that cool?! Thanks, Amy!