Relief

Well, that's a relief. I'm back down to the "correct" number of socks now.

And yes, really, I don't think I've ever had more than one pair "going" at a time, not ever, unless this same kind of scenario had happened one other time and I just don't remember it. I'm not saying it's not possible, but I certainly don't remember it.

These socks, again, are from

So, right now, just to recap, these socks are from Koigu KPPPM, which is always such a pleasure to knit. It's soft, it's springy, the colors are fabulous  . . . what's not to love?

This particular color has been in my stash since January 2006. (Yes, I looked it up for you.) It's color "132-110" if my notes were correct, an which no longer appears to be being dyed, which is a shame. The colors are these lovely, orangey, golden browns, with the occasional merest hints of green. Very nice.

Now, to recap, this is what my knitting bag currently looks like. Please note that I'm back to my perfect balance of projects--a pair of socks (in my purse and therefore not in the photo), a sweater, and a lace project.

I admit that I haven't worked on the lace lately. Not because I'm not enjoying the pattern. Part of it is that I've been enjoying the unusual feeling of a sweater pattern just zipping along. (Which reminds me, must remember to order a zipper--don't let me forget!) Part of it, though, and I'm almost sorry to say this is . . . I think that I don't really like Zephyr very much.

Now, when I say that, it's not that I'm saying I don't think it's beautiful, because it is. They have fabulous colors, it turns into lace really well, and it's got that soft, silky sheen that you just have to adore. But, this is my third time knitting with it and, I just don't love it. I'm not sure why. Maybe it's too slippery? Even on the ebony needles I'm using right now--which have less of a point than the Addi Lace needles, but more "grip" for traction--there's just something about the actual knitting with Zephyr that I don't love. I mean, I made my rectangular Peacock Stole in Zephyr and it's gorgeous. And there's no question that this shawl is looking great, either. It's just . . . I keep finding excuses to leave the poor thing crumpled at the bottom of the knitting bag. Sad, huh?

Did you see that Cara is Spinning Out again this year? Head on over, make a donation to Heifer International, and get yourself entered to win one of many fabulous prizes. She raised $19K last year and is trying to beat it this year, so . . . go, be Good Knitters! (Frankly, I don't expect I'm going to win anything, because I never DO win anything from Cara for some reason, but really, that's all the more loot for the rest of you.)

On a non-fibery note, I've been driving past this new storefront on my way to work lately, and been wondering what it is. The Pink Cake Box sure sounded intriguing--I mean, good cake is perhaps my favorite treat. But, it turns out, they're not the kind of bakery you stop at to buy a danish or a last-minute birthday cake for your 10-year old. No, they're the kind of bakery that does special, unique, one-of-a-kind cakes that make your eyes fall out. Like this wedding-dress cake. Or the Corpse Bride Topsy Turvy cake. Van Gogh, anyone? Billiard cupcakes? Just . . . yum. Check out their others, too. So many beautiful, delicious, (expensive) works of art being made right between me and the office.... They even plan on having cake-decorating classes. Mmmmm....

Now, what was I supposed to be doing, again?

Comments

[Dorre]

you had to post about the bakery... now I am totally craving cupcakes (they are soo cool)! I dont think its too too far ;)

[Judy H.]

Cake.... Oh, my, now I'm drooling. Cake is totally my weakness. I'll have to dig up a picture of my wedding cake, which was shaped like a castle. Yummy.

[Judy H.]

PS You know, funny things happen when a kitty tries to help with the verification typing...

[Micky]

Wow! Van Gogh is my favorite painter and that just happens to be my favorite painting.
I have a poster up on my wall.
So if you had that cake and you ate some, would it be like in Red Dragon? Would you take a little Van Gogh into yourself? Or just some awesome stars?
Yeah it's late, I need to go to bed.
:)

[Chris]

Pretty socks! And all is in balance with the world again. Whew!

[Deborah]

Wow those cakes are amazing!!!! I wonder what yummy filling flavors are in them. If I ever need a special cake, I'd consider going to this place. Yum!

[Terby]

I knit socks out of that colorway as well. I really like them, but I got a lot of comments on how peculiar the color was, and I found the yarn in a sale bin. I guess it didn't appeal to people as much as some of their other combinations. Funny, because they are my favorite of the Koigu I've purchased.

[Susan]

Those socks are very autumnal looking, and autumn's right around the corner, so the timing on this FO was just perfect.

[Kim]

Your new Koigu's are lovely! Back to your holy trinity of projects (1 sock, 1 sweater, 1 lace). A cake decorating class would be fun!

[Romi]

Great socks!

[Kristi aka Fiber Fool]

I've been toying with taking a cake decorating class in the last year or so. Unfortunately I think the only ones are through big box craft stores. Perhaps I should do some deeper digging!

The socks look great and I do love that colorway. That is ashame they aren't dyeing it anymore!

[Beth S.]

I think I am the only lace knitter in the world who has never tried Zephyr. And that's just silly. I even have some of it in the stash... it just hasn't really called to me yet. Probably because it's blue and not orange. ;-)

I love the Koigu socks. What a gorgeous colorway that is!

[Singular Stitches]

Your socks look fabulous! It's a lovely autumn colorway.

Do have a question for you. DH and I are thinking of vacationing in Martha's Vineyard next summer. Any suggestions where to stay? Thanks!!

[lisa]

Wow! Both for the wild and very cool cakes and that you balance out your knitting projects!

[Jessica]

Great looking socks! I love the billiard cake. If only I had know about that for the boy's birthday...