Pirate Socks

It's not a secret. I'm a big Socks that Rock fan. Just look at some of my most recent posts and you'll see that. But, here lately I've been smitten with Yarn Pirate. My most recent socks and some recent yarn acquisition proves it.

Here are the socks!

Pattern: Coins by Monica Jines
Yarn: Yarn Pirate Superwash Merino in Pretty Pirate

This is my second time using one of Monica's patterns and they are a joy to knit.

And here is the yarn! All of it is Superwash Merino.
From the Yarn Pirate Esty shop


Monster Mash and Gotham


Kona and Baladi

From The Loopy Ewe

Concord and Sweet Jules

From destashers on Ravelry

Hard Cider (the September Booty Club colorway)


Orange Crush

Lucky?

I had a stroke of luck this past Tuesday evening. I don't usually get on the computer after I sit down to watch TV for the night. But Tuesday, after I was done with TV (a little after 10 p.m.), I decided to get on the computer. Since I knew it was Wollmeise sneak-up week at The Loopy Ewe, I had the page already up in my browser. Imagine my surprise when I refreshed and saw that there were actual items in there. I quickly added yarns to my cart. Two colors that I had been coveting forever and one additional color. I made it all the way through checkout without any problems. Today, my yarns arrived!!


Poison No. 5, Zenzi, and Miss May

Socks!!

I have been negligent in blogging these past few months. There have been a few posts here and there but nothing regular (not that I was a 'regular' blogger to begin with). I'm going to try to post at least once a week. But, I digress.

This post is about Socks!

Last Saturday, I attended the MD Sheep & Wool Festival. This year, I attended with my friend Connie (Ravelry link). Our first stop of the day was at The Fold's booth for some Socks That Rock. I picked up 5 skeins!!


From left to right: Dutch Canyon (mediumweight), Kaw Kaw (mediumweight), Eggplanted (mediumweight), Knitters Without Borders (lightweight), and Jewel of the Nile (mediumweight)

And as if that wasn't enough, I placed an order with Blue Moon for more Socks That Rock this week. Yay! for stash enhancement!

I currently have two pair of socks on the needles. For several months I was very good and only had 1 pair of socks on the needles at a time, not any more.

Here are some WIP shots.


Yarn - Socks That Rock mediumweight in Calico
Pattern - Swirly O Socks from The Knitter's Book of Yarn
Notes - This has been an easy (and quick) pattern. I love how the yarn is playing with the pattern. I usually tend to knit with more colorful yarns than this one, so it's been a nice change to work with something a little less bold.


Yarn - Socks That Rock (again) lightweight in Lenore (one of the 2007 Rockin' Sock Club colorways)
Pattern - Celebrations Socks from the Sockamania KAL
Notes - I picked Lenore because it was the exact color opposite of Calico. I don't have much done yet, but I'm hoping for an elegant looking sock. I have to admit, I'm not a huge fan of the Ravens series. I like to work with color and the thought of working with all that black all the time just seemed kind of depressing to me. But after working with this colorway for a little bit, I can certainly see the appeal.

Up next - spinning fiber bought at MD Sheep & Wool and handspun yarns

It's All About Socks

I'm on a sock kick in a major way. I finished a pair of Yarn Pirate socks this week.


Yarn - Yarn Pirate Supwerwash Merino, Rum Runner (club colorway)
Pattern - Stansfield 14 from More Sensational Knitted Socks

I've got 2 more pair in the works. The first sock of each pair is done.


Yarn - Silkie Socks That Rock, Walkin' on the Wild Tide (club colorway)
Pattern - Retro Rib from 25 Favorite Socks


Yarn - Storm Moon Knits Twilight Sock, The Great Pumpkin
Pattern - Just a plain ol' sockinette

I've also got 2 more skeins wound and ready to go.



On top is more Socks That Rock, lightweight this time, in Flower Power...destined to become Monkey socks. On the bottom is Fiesta Boomerang in Amazon...destined for socks, but just plain stockinette ones. I've got even more socks planned, if only I could knit in my sleep.

11 Skeins of Sock Yarn Later

Stitches is over and was loads of fun. I attended on both Friday and Saturday this year. This was my first year attending classes. I took 2 classes; a toe-up sock class on Friday and a spinning class on Saturday. Both classes were great. I received lots of information. I have more confidence in my spinning now and I am ready to tackle a pair of toe-up socks.

Like last year, my shopping experience at Stitches revolved around socks. This year, I walked away with 11 skeins of sock yarn. I also purchased a cute kit for a beaded bag and lots of sock patterns.


Click the picture for a bigger view.

New Yarns

More new yarns have arrived. This time from The Loopy Ewe.



From left to right: All Things Heather, superwash merino, Festival; Fleece Artist, 100% merino, Rainforest; The Knittery, Merino Cashmere Sock (yummy), Orchid; and Fiesta Boomerang, Amazon

5 + 5 = 10

I recently placed and received a large order of Socks That Rock, all mediumweight. Part of this order was my birthday present.

My order was shipped in one box, with 5 skeins each in 2 bags (hence the title of this post).

And without further ado....the pics.


Pebble Beach, Jade, Blue Moonstoe, Crazy Lace Agate, Calico


Space Dust, Mesa, Titania, Philosopher's Stone, Jailhouse Rock

My Rockin' Sock Club package arrived this week, but I won't post any pics yet. The yarn color is awesome, as always!

Waving Lace Socks

I finished the Waving Lace socks last night.


Pattern - Waving Lace from Favorite Socks
Yarn - J Knits Superwash Me Sock, color AC #126
Needles & Gauge - Size 2 DPNs, 8 st/in

I'm still working on the Opal socks and I'll be swatching for another pair soon. I'm going with some Socks That Rock Lightweight for the next pair.

In Stash News, I received 3 packages this week. First to arrive was my Yarn Pirate order. A skein of Pretty Pirate.



Then 2 packages on the same day. My first order from The Loopy Ewe and the first Yarn Pirate Booty Club package.

Here's what I got from The Loopy Ewe.

Scarlet Fleece in Poodle Skirt


Posh Yarn in Bay


Interlacements Tiny Toes in Summer Fruit (#204)


Pictures of the Booty Club yarn won't be posted for a few more days.

That's it for now. I'm still anticipating a couple more packages this month. Two with spinning fiber and one with the new Harry Potter book.

A Little Fiber Stash Enhancement

On Saturday, I got up bright and early and headed to the MD Sheep & Wool Festival. I arrived on the Fairgrounds about 8 a.m. It was a great day with perfect weather. My fiber stash grew a lot.

Spirit Trail Fiberworks Superwash Merino Roving

Cloverleaf Farms Roving (from top to bottom: Wool/silk, Blue Faced Leicester, Merino

Party Roving from Puckerbrush Farms

Merino Roving from The Drafting Zone

Corriedale Roving from Fuzzy Fibers

Wool Roving from Dancing Leaf Farm

Some spinning accessories...Woolee Winder and extra bobbins, 2-yard niddy noddy, and Teach Yourself Visually Handspinning book


I only purchased 1 skein of sock yarn from Spirit Trail Fiberworks.

New Yarns for the Stash

I've been on a little bit of a buying spree lately. Here are my newest arrivals.

First, some new Opal


Crazy color #1906 & Lollipop (re-issue) color #1012

Next, some more Opal


color #1306

And last, but definitely not least...more Socks That Rock


Little Bunny Foo Foo & Rolling Stone