I finished my second pair of Summer of Socks socks on Monday. They are my 12th pair of socks this year – woot! Here’s a big surprise: they are stockinette with a picot edge. A shocker, I know.
I can’t help myself, though, I just never get tired of knitting (and wearing) plain socks.
The yarn is Sophie’s Toes and it’s fabulous. Sproingy and squooshy and a real pleasure to handle. And the color is wonderful. It’s called Farmer’s Market and it makes me think of zinnias and eggplant and beets and strawberries and radishes and all the other red/orange/pink things you find at the Farmer’s Market.
When the weather cools down enough you can bet that I’ll wear these babies to the Farmer’s Market. I’ll be stylin’.
Manise Said,
Those are fabulous! And you know how my favorite colors are usually in the red family. Very nice colorway.
Karen Said,
Your socks are excellent. I love a nice pair of plain socks too. It really lets the beautiful yarn shine through.
margene Said,
That color just looks like you!!
Robin in VA Said,
But they’re NOT plain…they are those beautiful colors! I’m ashamed that I haven’t knit more socks this year.
Barbara-Kay Said,
Knit what you like to wear what you like – that’s my motto. They’re lovely! I like what you see in the colors.
Kate/Massachusetts Said,
I’ve always knit some kind of ribbing in my sock for fear of them falling down. Since you knit mostly plain socks, do you have any trouble with them staying up and do make some sort of compensation in the stitch count to prevent “slippage”?
Chris Said,
Simply sensational! Good job.
Norma Said,
LOVE THOSE!!! Me too, I love the plain (for me, plain ribbed). They’re just so much more wearable, I feel. But those colors!!! I am in love with them!!!
Wool Winder Said,
There’s nothing wrong with plain socks. They’re my favorite too. Great color!
Beth Said,
I agree – that’s a beautiful colorway! The yarn sounds fabulous and you must have really enjoyed knitting it.
Kathy Said,
Very cute. And I also love the colorway.
Deb Said,
That’s a gorgeous color – perfect for a “Carole” sock!
Hillary Said,
Oh, that really is a gorgeous colorway. It looks like the fall to me.
Carrie Said,
Very pretty! I’m about ready for a few stockinette socks myself.
jessica~ Said,
LOVE LOVE LOVE the color of those socks. I’m a red gal. Twelve pairs this year?! Whoa.
Chris Said,
Wow, that closeup reveals so much subtle color complexity – love it!
JenBrenneman Said,
Wonderful color. I’m in love.
elizabeth Said,
Those are great! 12 pair so far this year? Amazing.
JenBrenneman Said,
Wonderful color. I’m in love.
Teyani Said,
stylin’ indeed! They’re so pretty. I love that color!
Kat with a K Said,
Very nice! I love the colors.
Katie Said,
Wow, I was happy to have finished two pair so far this year. Those are beautiful!
JessaLu Said,
Love the colors in those!
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michelle Said,
I just realized the other day that I’ve never done a plain pair of socks. I know! Sad!
Love those. That yarn is lovely.
kmkat Said,
I love reds and I love plain socks, both to knit and to see. So. Yay, you!
Heather Said,
I love them! You have razzle-dazzle raspberry tooties! Okay, so that was a little cutesy, but you get the point.
Jessica Said,
Lovely!! Can’t have too much of a good thing.
Julie Said,
I’m a pretty big fan of a stockinette stitch sock, myself. Your newest ones are beautiful!
Cookie Said,
I am stunned by your pattern choice and wonder who you are and where my Carole has gone. :p
They are perfect, fabulous and lovely. Just like you.
Laurie Said,
Beautiful color! I think there is lots of be said for one’s comfort sock pattern. I’ve got two stalled socks in pattern….nuff said.
Leah Said,
Yeah you will! I have been so tempted by this yarn since I saw it in your stash, but my stash is obscene, so I’ve been good and resisted. You are making it tough!
Lucia Said,
Since I didn’t get to this yesterday I shouldn’t give you yet one more comment to read, but I just have to say Ohhhhh so pretty. I’ll have to try that yarn sometime.
e Said,
ooohhh – love these! i’m glad you included the closeup so we can see all the gorgeous colors in this yarn.
Beth S. Said,
This colorway is absolutely breathtaking! (You really do seem to find the best ones.) That little dash of pink is what does the trick, I think…
~Kristie Said,
I will admit that I’d probably get bored knitting stockinette socks, but I think it shows off handpainted yarns the very best. Those are lovely.
12 pairs already this year? You’re a machine!