It hasn’t even been all that cold of a winter and I’m already looking to spring. I’ve started planning out what I want to grow in my garden this year, and thinking ahead to canning salsas and pickles and sauces, etc. Also knitting green, lacy ankle socks. To be honest, not sure why I’m bothering with ankle socks. When I wear them to bed I always kick them off in my sleep and wake up with cold feet. Just can’t seem to help myself this time. Speaking of feet, I considered cropping this exciting photo of half-knit socks to get rid of my beautiful toes that are in desperate need of a pedicure, but as always I strive for authenticity. Maybe don’t click to enlarge it, unless dry winter feet is your particular kink. Please don’t tell me if it is.
….right. Back on track. The pattern is Breeze from the Summer 2007 edition of the online magazine Knitty. The lace-and-cable pattern is addicting, and works well with the springy yarn I’m using, Premier Serenity Sock. The yarn is a tightly spun wool and synthetic mix. It’s a bit thin for a sock yarn, but it works well with my loose gauge and helps me to knit socks that actually fit. And that will be harder to kick off my feet at night.
Now that I’m already looking to warmer temperatures, we’re bound to get hit with a blizzard before the month is out. Such is life.