When I saw one of the sock patterns in the January Rockin' Sock Club shipment, it reminded me of dragons, with these little spiny ridges up the top of the foot. I immediately thought of this Madelinetosh sock yarn that I had sitting around from Sock Summit (which those of you with longer memories may recall had previously been knit into an ill-fated wrap and summarily frogged.) The colour is such a perfect dragon colour, and really suited the pattern. I couldn't wait to start knitting them up, and immediately thought to name them after my favourite dragon novel. I am nearly to the heel and am really enjoying these ones. The yarn is so soft and the colours make me swoon with every inch I knit. The green is a little bit darker and mossier than the photo, but the purple is very true to life. I am so glad I get a second chance to knit up this yarn.
p.s. Don't worry -- the also-stunning January RSC yarn will be knit up in the other pattern with the shipment, so you will get a chance to see it, soon enough. Fear not, my lovelies.
2 comments:
I'm not sure which I like better...your knitting or your writing.....Love it all
I'm sure you will be shocked and suprised to find out that I am starting on my 3rd pair of socks. I havn't gotten brave enough to try a pattern yet though. I AM doing this 3rd pair on smaller needles, so it is gonna take me longer no doubt. The second pair I just finished was the "paradise" yarn you got for me. Thank you again!
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