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september 4, 2006
because not having enough time to knit socks doesn't mean that you don't have enough time to buy more sock yarn
I finally met up with Dani to pick up the sock yarn I bought from her last week when she posted the new Harry Potter dragon colorways on her etsy site. (Were you sitting at the computer at 11 waiting to see the yarn, just like me??) I couldn't resist the Hedwig colorway, with its subtle blacks, grays, and golds. And the Raspberry Limeade has been one of my faves for a while (surprise, surprise, it's pink!). I've actually got three pairs of socks already on the needles (some Gryffindor socks, my dyeorama swap socks, and my retro prep socks)! And none of them is seeing any knitting action these days. And yet, I feel the need to cast on with that Hedwig yarn. I really want to see how it knits up! Anyone else starting a pair of these?? posted by alison at 9:16 am | in
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Comments
There is always enough time to buy sock yarn!!! I have some of the Raspberry Limeaid on deck too :o) Posted by: Miz Booshay at September 4, 2006 10:49 AMohhhh beautiful color choices! Posted by: Michelle at September 4, 2006 10:58 AMHedwig is indeed clever! What a nice little haul! Posted by: Julia at September 4, 2006 11:53 AMGAH, I love that Hedwig. Must. Resist. Posted by: Rosemary at September 4, 2006 11:57 AMThose are beautiful! Posted by: amanda at September 4, 2006 11:59 AMI almost picked up a Hedwig, but that's way too much white I think. If it knits up well, I may cave and buy it at a later time. Posted by: Sarah at September 4, 2006 12:14 PMYou always NEED more sock yarn! That is some yummy looking yarn! Posted by: Julie at September 4, 2006 12:34 PMI know exactly what you mean! I have at least enough sock yarn to keep me knitting for the next 3 years...but I'm looking (no, lusting) after Dani's beautiful colors! M U S T R E S I S T!!! ("Resistance is futile!" sayeth the yarn!) Posted by: Jo at September 4, 2006 2:18 PMYou mean you're supposed to knit up all the sock yarn you buy? What a thought, you are so funny. Posted by: Ginger at September 4, 2006 2:19 PMi wholeheartedly back you up on that title. Posted by: valentina at September 4, 2006 3:52 PMI don't have the Hedwig but I do have the Raspberry Limeade. I'm going to use it for my next pair of socks. I can't wait to see how the Hedwig knits up! Posted by: Jenn at September 4, 2006 5:33 PMThank you for the post... I just got back from my Germany vacation, where I knit half a sock, and bought yarn for six pair! Thankfully it mushes up in a suitcase very well. Now I just need to find a home for it here! Posted by: abby at September 4, 2006 5:33 PMOh wow! I'm sorry I missed them...I would have dearly loved the Hedwig yarn. Will have to go camp out at Dani's sight until I can score some :) Posted by: Becky at September 4, 2006 6:11 PMYes, I love Dani's yarns and got 2 of her dragon colorways 2 weeks ago, so I had to behave this week. But it didn't keep me from being online at 11 either ;) Posted by: Zonda at September 4, 2006 8:10 PMYou know, I have a lot of sock yarn. But I realized recently (don't ask how) that I have hardly any pink sock yarn....a clear lack of a clearly needed color! Posted by: alliesw at September 4, 2006 10:54 PMHedwig looks niiiiice! Posted by: Dorothee at September 5, 2006 7:31 AMooh, that Hedwig colorway is just gorgeous! good thing there isn't any left! Posted by: anne at September 5, 2006 12:25 PMwhere did you get the griffendor sock yarn? My 9 year old suddenly is taking an interest and would love a pair. This would be way easier than two color work. Posted by: Cambria W at September 5, 2006 2:52 PMYou know Alison, I could really use a sock class, ever thought of doing it via video confrence...I see all this gorgeous sock yarn and I just wish I could make something of it...but I find socks hard...what with the small size needles and the picking up of sts. |
