Kittin' Up Socks
It's another one of those weeks when socks have taken over my knitting, my brain, my imagination. Part of this love affair is because of KSKS.
My Kit Swap pal had mentioned that Scouts hand dyed yarn was on her 'coveted yarn' list and to fulfill her wish I contacted Scout. The dyed yarn arrived yesterday and I couldn't wait to pull it out of the bag. Scout perfectly captured the colors of the flower pictures I sent to her as inspiration. The skein is SO beautiful and I confess it's going to be tough to give up this yarn. I've been looking for other fun and useful items to put in the 'not yet made' sock kit bag for my pal, too.
Many people left the comment yesterday that socks were good to knit when it's too hot for other things, when your too tired and anything else would be too complicated, or when you're on the go. It's the perfect summer knit and I agree. It's so exiting to think about the next sock and have several balls of yarn waiting in tote bags, with pattern and needles just ready to go. Cassie's ESK has come in handy to have in my sock bag too, as there has been a bit of bad needle karma the last couple of weeks. I've broken 5 needles by sitting on them, knitting (happened while it was sitting on the table and not in my hand (?), and by snapping them in half while they ride in the bag, Good thing I bought an extra set last week. 
Project Spectrum for July will be as exciting as June, because Purple is going to be easy for me to knit, too. This sock, in Karen's Sleeping Dragon yarn, is moving along nicely. The colorway displays a bit of pointillism in purples and lavenders as the slipped stitches move down the leg. The yarn is also soft and yet has a quality that should make a long wearing fabric.
Birdsong's DyeORama yarn is also pictured, wound and ready to go. It will become the Little Child's Sock from Knitting Vintage Socks by Nancy Bush. The dye has very subtle value changes and should make a fun sock to knit and wear. It will be the next sock in my very long queue of socks to come.
Jóhö has been neglected but, CeCe has been secretly growing. Since she is mostly blue there may be one more FO for PS June under my belt. You can see one funny little sleeve has just been attached so only the yoke and shoulders remain. Meanwhile, I'm trying to keep my expectations in check...more details on that and CeCe later.
Expectations....hmmm...intriguing. Purple! You must be so happy.
Posted by: Kathleen | June 28, 2006 at 05:07 AM
That flower garden yarn is lovely, as are the purple socks.
Posted by: Shanti | June 28, 2006 at 05:51 AM
That is a stunning sock! And yet so simple (just plain old ribbing, yes?)
Posted by: Beth S. | June 28, 2006 at 06:10 AM
I love the yarn that Scout made up for you. Those colors are great. There's something about yarn that was dyed just for you that makes it extra special. I'm sure that your pal will love it.
Posted by: hillary | June 28, 2006 at 06:19 AM
OH MY GOD! Today I got PUNISHMENT! Your blog hates me. ;-)
Yeah. Yeah. Nice socks. I'm not commenting anymore.
Posted by: Cara | June 28, 2006 at 06:22 AM
And now DEMON!!! WTF?!
Posted by: Cara | June 28, 2006 at 06:22 AM
Hey, Cara, I got "life."
Posted by: susan | June 28, 2006 at 06:33 AM
Oh, and now "Sky." Kewl.
Posted by: susan | June 28, 2006 at 06:33 AM
Oooh, that yarn is nice! I'm not a huge fan of purple, but I would use that one for sure!
Posted by: Kim | June 28, 2006 at 07:06 AM
Your on a roll with socks!
Posted by: wool winder | June 28, 2006 at 07:37 AM
Great socks! And let's not forget the needle you dropped between the seats will we were in the car.
Posted by: Carole | June 28, 2006 at 08:00 AM
Oh, and Cara? I got punishment, too.
Posted by: Carole | June 28, 2006 at 08:01 AM
Wow, you are busy busy busy! Gorgeous yarn that Scout dyed for you. I did the same thing for my sock kit pal, although I'm going to wait to post the lovely yarn Scout sent...
Posted by: Chris | June 28, 2006 at 08:13 AM
Great socks and yarn as usual. I finally got a copy of Knitting Vintage Socks yesterday, and it has some cool patterns.
Posted by: Vera | June 28, 2006 at 08:48 AM
Lovely yarn by Scout! Your socks look lovely as well.
Posted by: Jennifer | June 28, 2006 at 08:53 AM
Ooooooo, all those blues, pinks and violets are my most favorite colors -- they look so beautiful all grouped together in your photos! Also, I learned a new word today: "pointillism." Cool!
Posted by: Kristy | June 28, 2006 at 09:18 AM
love the socks!! You're feet must LOVE you ;-)
Posted by: margaux | June 28, 2006 at 09:20 AM
Sock knitting is ALWAYS good;)
Except when it becomes dangerous. I didn't break my needle by sitting on it--- let's just say I nearly created a new summer "dish" shish-ka-boob! OUCH, saved by my underwire... it's on my blog;)
knit on- but knit carefully!
Posted by: tracey in mi | June 28, 2006 at 09:27 AM
Needles - I love knitting with wooden dpns, but 2.25 mm are just so fragile. I have used the birch needles, are their any that are less apt to break!? I have cast on Tourmaline with the open rib pattern. The P-word socks are for a time when I have more quiet time, I think. Today I am busy with the prep for a colonoscopy, so the open rib will do the trick of an easy knit!!
Posted by: peg | June 28, 2006 at 09:31 AM
hmmm ESK... doesn't include bandaids, does it? too bad. My version of "fully stocked" may need to vary...
BTW does anyone know if lantern moon, will replace a broken #1 dpn... if it was a knitting accident?
Posted by: tracey in mi | June 28, 2006 at 09:32 AM
I have a little ESK - not as fancy as those fabric ones - but it carries the essentials. It's actually a former bandaid box. I'll put a photo on my blog since I have the ESK with me.
Posted by: Beth | June 28, 2006 at 10:02 AM
I have a question for you that has nothing to do with yarn or knitting. Gasp! What is that lovely plant that the yarn is resting on?
Posted by: Risë | June 28, 2006 at 10:19 AM
Of course, this would be one of your favorite PS months! Glad to see CeCe progressing quickly, faster than mine, so I will be intrigued as well by how you feel about it in the end.
Posted by: Birdsong | June 28, 2006 at 10:28 AM
Purple should be easy for you! I've got some purple Trekking on deck, as soon as the blue jay's are finished.
Posted by: lisa Co. Springs | June 28, 2006 at 11:03 AM
I'm SO bummed that I missed out on the signup for that swap! I can't wait to see everyone's kits show up on the blogs!
Posted by: Wendi | June 28, 2006 at 11:08 AM
Well, I'm with you. I've got socks on the brain these days too. Just finished a pair, and can't wait to cast on another one! BTW- your sock kit swap pal is going to flip out- that yarn is beautiful!
Posted by: Nonnahs | June 28, 2006 at 11:55 AM
I agree on the sock knitting in summer. Last year I knit almost exclusively socks and felted bags.
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool | June 28, 2006 at 11:56 AM
The purple sock yarn is really pretty! And CeCe is looking great too. I *expect* that you'll love it! ;)
Posted by: Karen | June 28, 2006 at 01:41 PM
Wait! You BREAK needles when sitting on them?? Goodness gracious! Talk about yer buns of steel!
It's all that mountain hiking, I'm sure. ;)
Posted by: Laura | June 28, 2006 at 09:51 PM