Back to Socks!

Knitting mojo proved to be illusive over the last month.  While I had dabbled at lace here, knit mindlessly on the EPS there, nothing new inspired or attracted the attention.  Once proper care and good meds started to heal the body, the mojo found its way back…with a vengeance. 

Kim's yarn, along with Susan's pattern (Leaf Lace from Vogue Knitting Ultimate Sock Book), sat nearby ready and willing, so Friday afternoon when I was able, we took off running.   With little to distract, only rest on the agenda, I worked through the afternoon and evening.  Saturday afternoon and evening I did the same and the goddess of speed must have been with me as the sock was finished that night.

Every stitch was a joy and the sock a perfect marriage of yarn and pattern.  Kim's Woolen Rabbit Yarn is so beautifully dyed and I just love the way shades of green intermingle with the reddish brown.  The colors reminded me of a forest pathway and the way the leaves, twigs and mud mix together in an organic stew of color.  The yarn has such a lovely, soft hand and you can be sure, there will be more of this in my stash.

Susan's pattern is entertaining, yet quickly memorized for effortless knitting.  The leaf pattern on the front is charming, but the ingenious bit is the center stitches that organically twist to form a vine like stem.  The back of the leg is a simple, elegant, sturdy lace…a perfect fit for the design.  The second sock is off to a much slower start (I've been lacing along, too), but I do think a new pair of socks should be ready to keep my toes toasty this weekend.

Stay warm and enjoy your weekend!

Comments

[Norma]

Lovely! Oy, I need to get back knitting! Where has all my time gone?

[Dianna]

Is that Kim's Rosemary and Thyme colorway? Isn't her yarn incredibly soft? That's the stuff of Marie Antoinette socks - quite lovely indeed. Love the socks! I'm off to search the contents of that book on Ravelry! Glad you're feeling better and have the sock mojo back, Margene.

[bellamoden]

Wait, what, green?!?

It looks great!

[Carole]

That sock is wonderful. You've combined the talents of Kim, Susan and Margene beautifully!

[molly!]

Gorgeous sock!! You are inspiring me to cast on for a long-overdue pair soon, too.

[Dave Daniels]

Beautiful colors, and the pattern is perfect together with that yarn. Glad to see you're feeling better.

[Sarah HB]

Lovely colors on the socks!!!

[CindyCindy]

That is one beautiful sock. Once again, grrll, you amaze me. Have a lovely weekend.

[Zarah]

So glad to hear you're feeling better! The pattern you chose is beautiful with that yarn!

[Chris]

Absolutely lovely! I'm glad you're feeling better. :)

[Kim]

Getting caught back up in blogland after being away, it is SO good to see you and the beautiful projects you have been working on!!

Susan's pattern is perfect for your yarn....just beautiful!

[Jean]

beautiful lacey sock.

[Anne]

Beautiful - gorgeous yarn, stunning pattern. You'll really enjoy wearing those!! It's all gonna be okay now if you are feeling up to knitting again. :)

[Cynthia]

That is a beautiful sock Margene. The pattern perfectly compliments the yarn - and isn't it great that it felt so good while knitting up so quickly.

[regina]

I'm so glad you're feeling well enough to knit! That's really beautiful.

[Hillary]

That sock is really nice. It's such a beautiful thing when the yarn and the pattern really work together.

[Stacey]

The green threw me too. But then, it's not really GREEN green. I did the same thing yesterday during my "snow" day and hopefully will get a ton done on the second during my trip to the bone doc. Have a wonderful and restful weekend. The recipe is up.

[aimeed]

That is the perfect match of pattern and yarn. Don't you love it when that happens! I'm going to have to check out Woolen Rabbit, because, you know, I need more sock yarn;)

[Heather Joins The Round]

I really love that sock!

[Anne B.]

Boy that was quick! No wonder with a sock that lovely, the colours are very soothing on the eyes, and foot too I'm sure.
Anne in Calgary

[elizabeth]

Maybe I'll find my sock mojo again soon - yours is lovely!

[marie in florida]

beautiful. i'm ready to return to my socks; neglected these past few weeks while i get well. that yarn is a really pretty color

[Kathy]

So pretty! I'm a big fan of Susan's patterns -- now I need to try some of Kim's yarn.

[Wool Winder]

Gorgeous--the yarn and the pattern!

[jillian]

That's so pretty. Just a little variegation and you can still see the pattern. Now I KNOW you're on the mend - knitting mojo is back!

[debbie]

love how the colorway and pattern works together - beautiful!

[Kim D.]

So glad you found your mojo. The sock looks beautiful. I'm completely loving that yarn.

[Katherine]

What a great combo of yarn and pattern. Isn't it a bit too green for you, though? Maybe I'd better take it off your hands.

Good to hear you're feeling better.

[Nicole]

Very nice sock! The yarn goes so well with the pattern. Although I'm generally partial to fairly loud sock yarn, I love how the colors in that one are fairly subtle.

Stay warm in this cold weather!

[Manise]

Same sentiment here regarding great yarn and pattern combo! I have a skein of that in stash :-)

[Birdsong]

Great sock pattern... I love the leaves! Glad to see your knitting mojo is back to keep you company and aid in your recovery. I hope you have a much better weekend than the past month has allowed!

[Cookie]

Beautiful socks!

Happy weekend, sweetie.

[Beth S.]

That is SO beautiful! And it even has GREEN in it! Do exciting. We'll get you yet. ;-)

[Beth S.]

er, SO exciting.

[Debbie]

Hi Margene!

The leaf lace sock is beautiful!! Love the colors and well thought-out pattern! I can definitely see the rich forest pathway of organic colors and texture; nice....

Have a wonderful warm and productive knitty weekend! Happy to hear that your "mojo" is back :-)

[Diana]

Love the sock! What do you think of the Vogue Sock Book? I was thinking about getting it, but wanted to see it first and my local Borders did not have it in stock.

[Kristyn]

Wow I am impessed and your speed knitting skills. Love the sock by the way.

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[lisa brawner]

those are so beautiful !!! I was out searching for knitting blogs and ran across yours :)

[Carol]

What a nice sock! And the colors match your Saturday sky pic really well too.

[Teyani]

those socks are really lovely - perfect blend of pattern and yarn. Kim does a fabulous job dyeing, doesn't she.
So glad you are well enough to knit.

[Laurie]

Lovely! I'm completely addicted to Kim's and Judy's yarns.

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[jessie]

Beautiful sock!

[Jennifer]

Gorgeous! Perfect pairing of yarn and pattern.