Thanks for all your well wishes for a great weekend for our living history. We had blue skies and lots of fun. I’ll have pictures and details tomorrow but today I have socks.
These are the finished Primavera Socks. They are for my May Day Sock Swap pal. The yarn is Trekking color 145. It’s very bright orange but my sock pal indicated orange as one of her favorite colors so I think I chose well.
Teyani brought this pattern – a free Ravelry download – to my attention and I’m so glad she did! It’s simple but entertaining and I found that it knit up very fast. I did substitute my usual heel and toe treatments rather than use the ones as written in the pattern.
On Thursday these socks will be winging their way to my sock swap partner. And I will be winging my way to Maryland Sheep & Wool. That’s right. I’m going to stay with Hillary. We’ll be touring DC on Friday and hitting the festival on Saturday. I’ll be back home on Sunday night – a whirlwind trip, for sure! But you know it won’t be so fast that I won’t remember to capture every little detail for you guys. It’s a tough job but someone’s got to do it.
Manise Said,
Another pair of awesome socks from the Sock Queen! Lucky recipient!
Julie Said,
Great Socks!
Lucky you; not only do you get to go to MS&W, but you’re staying with Hillary! I’m sure you’ll have a blast. Are you counting the days?
mahhgene Said,
Someone is very lucky!!
I’m a little envious you’re going to MSW! You’ll have a great time.
deb Said,
I could use some brightness! Remind me about blue skies…
Marcia Cooke Said,
Have fun in Maryland…this will be my first year not going since I started spinning. Your friend probably knows this, but GO EARLY!
Lucia Said,
Love the socks, and love the subtle striping in the yarn. And I’m not an orange person, so you know you did a good job.
At the moment I’m a pea-green person, thinking of you at MD. Having just been to CT, I should be content, but the odds of my ever getting to MD are smaller than the sts in my 120-st sock. Please do get lots of pix so I can live vicariously.
Mama-E Said,
Yay Maryland!
Let me know if you need a local to help in any way.
We are having drinks in my studio on Friday and I will be working the Cloverhill booth on Saturday in the morning!
Norma Said,
The socks are fab — of course you knew I was going to say that. Love Trekking, love orange. What could be bad?
Have a great time in Maryland. It seems I can’t make any festivals this spring.
maryse Said,
i love these socks. so orange-y. i have some of that yarn in my stash too. (of course i do — heh heh)
have a great time at MDSW. one day i’ll go.
gale (she shoots sheep shots) Said,
oooh Carole, that means I might get to meet you in person down there in Md.
Knitnana Said,
Wow! Great Socks!!! (especially for someone who loves orange, what a terrific colorway!)
Have a wonderful time at MDS&W!!
(((hugs)))
Beth Said,
I’m so glad you had a great weekend. Your socks turned out great and I know the recipient will love them!
Ruby Leslie Said,
Carole,
I’m Ruby, a weaver, and friend of Norma and Judy (they posted photos of our lunch and my scarves on their blogs back in March, as did Margene). Not having a blog, I wasn’t sure where I should post a reply to your comment on Norma’s blog about vinca… Your comment section won: myrtle is another name for vinca. So, you’re right about thinking that Norma’s photo of vinca was myrtle! Early in the spring vinca blooms fairly prolifically with pretty little blue flowers. If you cut the runners, and put them in water, you can enjoy the blooms while the stems root, and then replant them. BTW, your orange socks rock! Ruby Leslie
Cheryl Said,
Have fun in MD, I can’t wait to hear all about it!
Barbara-Kay Said,
Oh, my, you fooled me! I had actually printed out that sock pattern, earmarking it for some hand painted yarn in my stash. I didn’t recognize it knit up in a more subtle yarn, but liked it enough to follow the link. Surprise!
So you could knit it again and have a whole new adventure, Carole.
Wool Winder Said,
They look great in orange! She’ll love them.
Karen Said,
The socks are beautiful. Your sock pal will love them.
Leslie Said,
Great pattern, and I love the colorway. A nice gift for your pal!
Cheryl S. Said,
Very bright and cheerful!
Theresa Said,
They are delightfully springy!
Teyani Said,
Your socks cam out fantastic! I’m about 3/4 finished with my pair. It is really a fun pattern.
MSW? how very fun!!! Wear your comfy shoes and have a blast. I’ve heard its so huge that it’s a tad bit overwhelming (in a good way)
Vicki Said,
Love those socks, Carole. Glad you had a nice weekend!
Cookie Said,
Love the sock. Love the yarn. Love you, but that’s old news.
Donna Said,
Thanks for the sock pattern – I just downloaded it and am going to cast them on tonight! I like patterns that can be memorized but still look intricate.
Kathy Said,
I love them — so springy and pretty! You’ll have a blast — can’t wait to hear all about it!!
Laura Said,
Love those socks – any socks – in that yarn! Beautiful and sunny! Lucky lucky pal for sure!
Have fun fun fun at MSW! Take lots pictures!
! hehe
Laurie Said,
We expect a full report, and lots of shopping.
Beth S. Said,
They are hot, hot, HOT. Such a fabulous color!
Debi Said,
The socks are GORGEOUS but my love of all things orange is well documented!
OOO MDS&W, lucky you!
Jessica Said,
Lovely! My boyfriend would love that color. Hope to see you in Maryland!
JessaLu Said,
Beautiful socks – have fun in Maryland!!
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Sara Said,
Luxky May Day person – those socks are really nice!
Oh, Have a lot of fun this week-end…I know you will – I have a feeling traveling with you can be great fun!
Emily Said,
I love the orange! Lucky sock pal!
Denise Said,
Very nice! And love the color- I would be a very happy receipient if those sock ended up in my mailbox!
anne Said,
oooh, i love that orange . . it makes my mouth water!
Cynthia Said,
I love the socks! I can’t say I am an orange person myself but then again when it comes to socks almost anything looks good. Have a blast at MSW; I so want to go to one of those one of these days….years!
Ina Said,
Superb socks! Hm, Primavera is a must-try.
~Kristie Said,
Those are beautiful Carole. I’m sure your swap pal absolutely adores them.
I know you’ll have a wonderful time at MD Sheep & Wool, so I’ll wish you safe travels.
Wanda Said,
Those are gorgeous socks. What a beautiful pattern. Have fun at Maryland Sheep & Wool!
Terby Said,
Great socks. I’m enamored with the color and the pattern!
elizabeth Said,
These are gorgeous. Your swap partner was my cousin, Denise! How fun. I know she LOVES orange.