We started last week in glorious technicolor, but by midweek things were looking more monochrome:
While I find gray skies difficult to cope with, I love gray in other forms. Nothing makes me happier than a new Persephone book. And my wardrobe is almost entirely gray: I own far more gray sweaters than anyone really should.
Which is why I adore my newest pair of socks, knit in my favorite sock yarn, Plucky Feet from The Plucky Knitter, using the BFF pattern from Cookie A:
The Plucky Knitter is known round Ravelry for her fabulous selection of grays, but she also does an extraordinary range of blues. So I've knit a pair in an (impossible-to-photograph) aqua too:
Because even I can sometimes have too much gray. And who knows, blue skies might just follow!
Lovely to have you posting again. I like your socks, that blue is gorgeous
ReplyDeleteI'm wearing your socks today - mine were the minty green with a touch of blue ones. I like to think of them as 'beckoning Spring' socks. Because I have had enough grey now.
ReplyDeleteAnd I am itching to pick up the needles and start a pair with your sipped stitch heel, which is far more satisfactory than the one I have been knitting till now.
I like the grey socks - they would look great in a big black pair of Doc Martin's :p
ReplyDeleteOh, those are gorgeous, both of them! Our skies today are nearly the same as the socks in photo #1, although a bit more whitish. Bleh. I myself have an almost comical number of charcoal (and black) garments, but have been laying in a supply of light blues, creams and florals. Surely soon...
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful socks. I should think you have the most gorgeous socvk collection ever!
ReplyDeleteLovely, delicate socks and colours. I am thoroughly enjoying the socks you made - they fit my big feet perfectly and keep me very warm and toasty in the evenings!
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ReplyDeleteyour socks are the best. I'm wearing 'yours' well mine too today.
ReplyDeleteAnd I need to. It's so cold.
These are so lovely! I'm getting the pattern for Miranda and me, but fear I'll be asking you to sit with me when I try to start it off - I always get muddled at the beginning! So looking forward to the summer hols! xx
ReplyDeleteLove your new socks! Oh, am excited Mum is getting the pattern, although yes, think we'll both be needing your help :) Can't wait for summer and having time for projects too! M x
ReplyDeleteGreat socks. I have seen many a pair of knitted socks lately - and they seem to finish just above the ankle bone - which, to my mind, is just plain wrong. That can't be comfy nor warm. I am happy to see yours extend up the leg in a proper manner. They are lovely. And if I could knit, I would knit them long like this too.
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Lovely to see you back. I was missing your regular update on Petersham cake!
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