Currently on the Needles


I asked many of you on Instagram what to knit next with this skein, overwhelmingly you said "SOCKS"....I am so very glad I listened to you, because this skein is delightful and I'm loving the colors popping as I knit and knit.  Sock knitting bliss at it's finest.  I decided to go back to my personal recipe for socks, because I love not reading directions and following my own in my little old head.  Also the yarn is so busy I feel a pattern would be lost.

I am still reading The Martian, I was hoping to finish the novel yesterday (which I am enjoying immensely) but I was sidetracked by the internet and a silly search for a quick getaway before the summer ends.  I didn't find a getaway (yet) but a staycation is looking very lucrative for us!!

By the way, there is a giveaway here on my blog for a free pattern by Andrea once it is released.

What are you knitting and reading this week?

Joining Ginny and Frontier Dreams

Comments

  1. BonnyJuly 20, 2016 at 8:07 AM

    Love the socks and how nicely they go with your turtle!

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  2. stephJuly 20, 2016 at 8:14 AM

    That really is perfect sock yarn!!!

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  3. Andrea @ This Knitted LifeJuly 20, 2016 at 8:55 AM

    I missed the Instagram poll, but, yes, definitely socks! I personally think simple sock recipes make more sense anyway. Nobody notices my feet. Such a waste of so much hard work to do the fancy patterns for my stinky feet. Or maybe not.

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  4. Kat RiddellJuly 20, 2016 at 9:33 AM

    That yarn is absolutely perfect for socks! Those are going to be so much fun to wear :)

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  5. AsKatKnitsJuly 20, 2016 at 9:36 AM

    Socks are the perfect thing for summer knitting - and that yarn yells summer! I love the almost mindlessness of sock knitting. The perfect portable project.

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  6. UnknownJuly 20, 2016 at 10:08 AM

    Your sock looks fab, I love the colours popping up in it!
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  7. CarolineJuly 20, 2016 at 10:21 AM

    Great sock yarn, love the very summer stripes.

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  8. CaseyJuly 20, 2016 at 10:25 AM

    Sometimes sock knitting is zen like. Love the yarn.

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  9. mamasmercantileJuly 20, 2016 at 11:03 AM

    Such a beautiful yarn, great colours.

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  10. kjramstackJuly 20, 2016 at 11:18 AM

    We just got back from 2 weeks in Montana and I'm already planning where we'll go in the fall to get away for a bit. (That trip will be a LOT closer to home, I know that much!) Just getting away from the normal routine can be so refreshing.

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  11. Caffeine GirlJuly 20, 2016 at 11:20 AM

    Your yarn is dyed in a similar way as the skein I'm working on -- also socks!
    Staycations can be great, if you can keep yourself from doing chores.

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  12. SarahJuly 20, 2016 at 11:40 AM

    I love your sock- good choice! We ended up watching the Martian last week and my husband really enjoyed it even after reading the book which you know is always a risk!!

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  13. SylviaJuly 20, 2016 at 3:42 PM

    Cute yarn! Perfect for plain ol' socks!

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  14. Amy at love made my homeJuly 20, 2016 at 4:21 PM

    It is beautiful yarn and the socks are looking fabulous!

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  15. AnonymousJuly 20, 2016 at 6:26 PM

    It is nice to knit without having to look at a pattern. This is fun sock yarn; it has a zombie vibe or an alien on a planet. It goes with your book.

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  16. Judy S.July 20, 2016 at 6:57 PM

    Love the socks, great color combo! I'm reading Stalin's Daughter; it's kind of mind boggling.

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  17. elnsJuly 20, 2016 at 7:16 PM

    If that yarn is half as nice to knit with as it is to look at you're having a good sock knit for sure. I love how you incorporated the origami frog in the photo. :)

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  18. Kimberley July 20, 2016 at 7:16 PM

    what neat wool! I'm knitting 3 pairs of different socks; Falling Water scarf and another lacey scarf and a hat! Possibly a good idea I actually finish one of these before I start something else! Many books to read, but it is university reading for the next few months!

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  19. Kim July 20, 2016 at 8:09 PM

    Love that yarn, it makes great socks.

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  20. AnonymousJuly 20, 2016 at 11:15 PM

    just love it.... rainbow happy socks!

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  21. AnonymousJuly 21, 2016 at 5:00 AM

    That is a very cheery yarn.

    Knitting: Stockinette hat, Bubble Wrap Socks and Hermione's Everyday Socks

    Reading: Starlight on Willow Lake by Susan Wigg (Fluff book, but so far it's pretty good.)

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  22. ZetaJuly 21, 2016 at 11:54 AM

    Such a happy happy yarn and vanilla socks are pure bliss!

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  23. kathy bJuly 21, 2016 at 3:50 PM

    I was going to listen to TELL THE WOLVES IM HOME, but I read it has a sad ending.Cannot do sad! looking for a fun listen to.
    Im knitting Christmas stockings and felting them

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  24. GraceJuly 21, 2016 at 4:04 PM

    I love this yarn, Karen, the colors are awesome! My mother in law used to knit socks for my daughters and I. I miss getting them in my Christmas stocking! : )

    I am almost done with "The English Spy". I have really been enjoying it!

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  25. CathieJJuly 21, 2016 at 10:42 PM

    That yarn is very pretty. Enjoy your sock knitting.

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  26. UnknownJuly 26, 2016 at 9:44 PM

    Colorful yarn! I like it.

    I haven't tried socks yet ... but maybe this Fall I will give it a go.

    I am currently reading Blog posts and find them interesting; LOL ;-)

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