Man Sock Inspiration
It's always nice to get out to the Fold when Toni has had a recent delivery of yarn from Blue Moon. Way back when my Dad and Mom were visiting a few weekends ago was one such occasion. And so I bought myself some treats:
1) Obsidian
2) Stormy Weather
3) In the Navy
4) Lagoon
5) Puck's Mischief
The first three are for a gentleman that I live with who is very specific about his sock color requirements. I actually bought the Obsidian (the mostly black yarn) as a bit of bribery for encouraging In the Navy use, even though I have sworn to him up and down that I will never knit him a pair of black socks. Fortunately for me, the Obsidian has a good deal of depth that isn't immediately apparent. With the right little bit of detail, I think it will make a nice pair of socks, and won't be totally evil to knit with.
The Lagoon and Puck's Mischief are both for me -- or at least won't be used for Man Socks. I've been thinking about turning one of them into a pair of "Here There Be Dragons" socks because it would be kind of fun to have a pair fo those for myself. But who knows? Sock yarn that ends up in my stash always seems to change its final destination at least once...
Beautiful colours!
Yummmmy yarn. I especially like Lagoon, myself. Socks. Yep, one of these days. One of these days....
Have a great day!!
Would it help your husband to know that my husband actually chose Lagoon for himself? And he's a construction worker so he's certainly no wimp. He wears them all the time too.
Sometimes a little peer pressure can help. :-)
Oh, those first 3 are perfect for guy socks. And if your hubby wears jeans tell him the In the Navy are for his Jeans wearing days. :)
The blaket turned out lovely and I bet it will be adored by the little one and his parents alike.
I know what you mean about sock yarn changing its destination. I feel like mine is on a full migration!
I know what you mean about sock yarn. I always change my mind about what pattern to use it with.
Yum. This is my year of socks, and I am enjoying seeing all the lovely sock yarn out there!
The husband's STR socks washed up to be really soft. Unexpected, but very nice.
I need a road trip to The Fold...Beautiful
I like the colors you've chosen. I know how that goes with sock yarn changing its destiny. Still, I agree that it would be good for you to have a pair of HTBD Socks for yourself.
oh those are beeee-uuuu-ti-ful ... I love STRs.
There's nothing like a basket of STR to brighten the day! Thanks for sharing.
okay that is a wonderful picture of STR in a basket!!! :o)
and i can't wait to see puck's mischief knit up!!! i may have to get mine on some needles now too...:o)
It is so amazing- the colors that Tina comes up with. I have had my eye on Stormy Weather and In the Navy for a while. Come to think of it Obsidian might work well in this house too. Happy Knitting, cannot wait to see what you come up with to suit these beautiful yarns. Surely it will be exceptional!
Lovely STR choices. I just finished some HTBD socks in mediumweight STR Rhodonite. The pattern is so well written and easy to follow. I did the upscaled version as written with the STR on US1 Addi turbos. (Next time I'll do the cuffs on US2s to compensate for my not so slender ankles.) ;) There's more STR marinating in my stash, so I may try some lightweight in the downscaled version.
Love those colors of STR, especially the Stormy Weather and In The Navy. I thnk those are great man colors, although I like the Stormy Weather for myself (ha!). Beautiful blanket too for your friend. She will absolutely adore it.
Love those man sock colors!!!