Utah has the motto 'Greatest Snow on Earth' and it is true because of the dry climate. Our snow usually has little water content and creates an awesome powder that is soft and delightful to skiers and boarders. So, when the socks went dancing in the snow at 9,000', they barely got wet.
Prove It All Night socks playing in the pooowwdderrrrrful snow of Utah.
Both the sock yarn, Socks That Rock, and the pattern, Fancy Silk Socks, are fabulous. The yarn knits as smooth as silk and the pattern was fun, entertaining and beautiful. The fit and feel are fabulous.
Thank you Cara! I will enjoy wearing this pair of socks and will rock on when I do!!
Pattern: Fancy Silk Sock by Nancy Bush, from Knitting Vintage Socks
Yarn: Socks That Rock in Prove It All Night colorway dyed especially for Cara.
Time to knit: 1-9-06 – 1-31-06
Changes: Purl stitch Star toe instead of a Kitchener side decrease toe.
A shout out to my sister, Neena! Today is her birthday. There is no doubt that she'll be celebrating in style. Have a good one, sis!!
Ooh, that colorway is gorgeous! I think me needs some.
Posted by: Erica | February 07, 2006 at 03:37 AM
Love the pictures of the socks in the snow (plus I didn't know that about Utah's snow)...I'm off to wish Nina a happy birthday. Have a nice day :)
Posted by: michele | February 07, 2006 at 03:41 AM
Great socks and photo. It's very humid here, so when it does snow (last real snow, 1989), it's very full of water.
Posted by: Vera | February 07, 2006 at 03:57 AM
Beautiful!
Posted by: jessie | February 07, 2006 at 04:06 AM
dry snow? send some over, please!
love the socks, margene! happy bday to your sis!
Posted by: kris | February 07, 2006 at 04:21 AM
I love those pictures! And the socks are gorgeous, too!
Posted by: Jane | February 07, 2006 at 04:30 AM
You have the best photo-shoots! The socks rock!
Posted by: Wendy | February 07, 2006 at 05:21 AM
I love the pictures. Great socks, beautiful colorway.
Posted by: eyeleen | February 07, 2006 at 05:25 AM
Gorgeous - I loved that pattern, and your snow picture just makes it perfect.
Posted by: Cassie | February 07, 2006 at 05:30 AM
What a nice combination of pattern and yarn!
Posted by: Jan | February 07, 2006 at 05:34 AM
Great pattern - I love the scalloped cuff. Very pretty color too. The photos are so fun ;)
Posted by: Lolly | February 07, 2006 at 05:36 AM
Awesome socks, dude! Love the yarn, love the pattern. Dry snow? What's that?
Posted by: Carole | February 07, 2006 at 05:40 AM
Great socks! That pattern is on my "must-knit" list.
Hope your sister's birthday is happy!
Posted by: Ruth | February 07, 2006 at 06:00 AM
Beautiful socks...now I know just the right pattern for my next pair!
Happy birthday to your sister - hope she has a GREAT day!!
Posted by: Jackie | February 07, 2006 at 06:04 AM
Oh Margene - they ARE beautiful! I've been a little scared to see the colorway knit up - you know - would it look as good in real life as it does in my mind, but it DOES! It really does! Thank you so much. I'm so glad you love the socks.
Posted by: Cara | February 07, 2006 at 06:04 AM
Great socks, great pic!
Posted by: Rachel H | February 07, 2006 at 06:15 AM
I keep waiting for some snow here for a FO shot of my own, but no luck. I'm not really complaining of course....
Great socks, Margene!
Posted by: Beth | February 07, 2006 at 06:16 AM
Beautiful yarn and sock pattern. And I have that book too, since you inspired me to buy it several months ago. I haven't made anything out of it yet - but maybe I will. Chelle
Posted by: Chelle | February 07, 2006 at 06:19 AM
Such a pretty colorway! Very nicely done!
Posted by: Kim | February 07, 2006 at 06:20 AM
The socks look great Margene! And the colorway is perfect--no wonder Cara hoards the stuff. Thanks for the snow shots. I have missed the snow something fierce since moving down here and I always get my snow vicariously through your blog so thanks thanks thanks!
Posted by: amanda | February 07, 2006 at 06:25 AM
Is there ANYTHING that isn't better in Utah? ;)
Posted by: Theresa | February 07, 2006 at 06:26 AM
Yummy socks - and I have snow envy!
Posted by: Michele | February 07, 2006 at 06:37 AM
Wow, lovely snowbunny shot!
Posted by: Lee Ann | February 07, 2006 at 06:42 AM
Pretty, pretty, PRETTY!! Happy Birthday to Neena, too. :)
Posted by: stitchnsnitch | February 07, 2006 at 06:46 AM
Very nice socks! Love the color and the pattern. You'd be wet blocking those babies if you were in New England snow thats for sure.
Posted by: PumpkinMama | February 07, 2006 at 06:59 AM