This weekend the postman brought many delightful goodies to my doorstep. First up is a surprise gift from someone I met while I was in Pennsylvania. Her name is Kathleen and not only does she have a lovely Etsy store called Friend of a Friend, she also makes the best English Muffins from scratch.
Kathleen sent me the cutest little stitch marker holder and the sweetest bookmark. I’m going to make a lot of use out of both of these things!
This is the rest of my weekend haul.
Wendy of WendyKnits graciously gifted me with the book Eclectic Sole once she learned of how much I coveted the book and of how hard it is to find it on Amazon. I am so happy to get my hands on a copy as there are so many socks in this book that I want to make. Thank you Wendy!
The yarn I got for myself. It’s Shibui Sock in Jonquil and I plan on knitting the Nanner Socks that Wendy has designed for her Plurk buddies. I’m really looking forward to this project as you all know how much I love Shibui.
I feel completely justified in starting a new project as I also have an FO to report. I give you the finished Burgundy Ditto Socks.
Pattern: my own 64 stitch, 2×2 rib pattern
Yarn: Universal Ditto, Color No. 4807
Needles: Size 1US/2.25mm
Started: May 21, 2008
Finished: June 23, 2008
I am so glad these socks are finished. Initially they were a very relaxing knit, but they soon became rather boring. There’s only so much 2×2 rib a girl can take!
I say that now, but I know I’ll return to it like a moth to a flame in a heartbeat. There’s something about 2×2 rib that always makes me go running back.
At least I’ll be knitting with the Summer Of Socks gang now! Well.. except for the pair of Mingus socks that are still on the needles. But we won’t talk about those.
Instead, we’ll indulge in yet another cat picture. This time it’s Scheyer all curled up like a pretzel.
Happy Monday you all! After all, it’s almost over. :)
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:15 pm
What a lovely mail day for you! I look forward to seeing what you knit from your new sock book. Wendy is a generous and sweet person. I’m amazed at your handmade book mark and stitch marker holder, Kathleen is very talented. Your 2×2 rib socks look great, I would think the pretty multicolor yarn would help with the ribbing. I know what you mean, though, sometimes I am counting the rounds till I am through with the ribbing for my cuffs. Scheyer is the eternal cat cutie!
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:48 pm
You get the best mail!
I’m right there with you on the 2×2. Love the kitty photo.
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:56 pm
I’ve never heard of that yarn before. Weird, considering how every yarn seems to get talked about at one blog or another sometime. I bet it feels great to have a pair of socks done and able to start on something else! Have fun with the Eclectic Sole book!
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Hey! When did you churn out those socks? I haven’t even seen it in action yet.
June 24th, 2008 at 1:21 am
Very Cool – Kathleen is a sweetie! Keep knitting those socks, glad you finished that pair they turned out great.
June 24th, 2008 at 1:26 am
I’ve been reading about that book and I must admit, I’ve been getting curious! The olor of your Shibui is so beautiful – yellows have been stadily growing on me for a while now :)
Scheyer looks utterly relaxed and a relaxed kitty is a happy kitty.Good for him!
June 24th, 2008 at 1:49 am
awwww! Cute kitty pic!!!
June 24th, 2008 at 3:24 am
I swear my feet get warm every time I see your lovely socks! They just look soo luxurious..
June 24th, 2008 at 4:19 am
Great socks! I am definitely inspired to knit more of them. I love the yellow yarn. I haven’t knit with yellow. Thanks for the inspiration.
June 24th, 2008 at 4:37 am
Well, poor Scheyer, his bed is too small. LOL
Pretty socks and what a great book too! Are you going to knit the cover socks? They are GORGEOUS!
June 24th, 2008 at 5:07 am
I have never seen that book before. I like the socks on the front.
June 24th, 2008 at 5:35 am
Lovely gifts – all of them – the Ditto socks are GREAT!!! I LOVE that yarn!
But by far, the best treat of my visit to your blog today is that photo of the Scheyer! What a crazy cat photo!
(you could do a LOLCAT of it!)
(I’m still grinning…)
(((hugs)))
June 24th, 2008 at 6:40 am
thank goodness for good mail days! i can so see nanner socks in shibui jonquil!
June 24th, 2008 at 7:01 am
How wonderful! You’re going to have some great fun with your new goodies. :)
June 24th, 2008 at 7:28 am
What delightful and thoughtful gifts. It has been my experience that knitters/spinners are very generous, Wendy and Kathleen are wonderful examples.
Ahhhh Scheyer… so cute… and the socks too.
June 24th, 2008 at 11:28 am
Can’t wait to see all the socks you make from the book!
June 24th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Yay! Now you can join us in SOS! I can’t wait to see what you cast on!
June 24th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Your postperson must love you! And that book looks fabulous! I shall try to hunt one up. The socks are a bit quiet for you, though :)
June 24th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Can’t wait to see your new socks – love the new yarn! Very nice mail haul!
June 24th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
i have to say, that scheyer and my dog caper are two of a kind. if you overlook the species differences, you wouldn’t know the difference between them in the way they lounge! delightful.
June 25th, 2008 at 10:53 am
Very nice socks. The two by two rib may be boring but it sure make a wonderful pair of socks :)
June 25th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
2 x 2 ribbing is my favorite sock standby, too. Yours look great!
June 25th, 2008 at 6:11 pm
I like your mail goodies, but I especially like the Jonquil Shibui…pretty.
June 25th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Cool socks and gifts! Enjoy!
June 25th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
LOVE the jonquil and your kitty baby is gorgeous.
The socks turned out great too.
June 25th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
What a lovely post day!!
I’m also keen to get a copy of the sock book — until I do I will adore it vicariously through you and this blog. (ie – start knitting baby!!) :)
June 26th, 2008 at 1:03 am
Hmmm. Let’s try this again.
You are one lucky woman! What great gifts. How thoughtful.
And the socks are great. Long live 2×2 ribbing!
June 26th, 2008 at 1:27 am
What lovely mail!
June 26th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Congratulations on the wonderful gifts, Opal! And Shibui? You? Nope. Can’t see that at all…
That Scheyer looks pretty at ease. Good job on making a home for this special kitty.
June 27th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Great gift stuff. I love those socks! And Scheyer is one cute kitty!