I finished the Gull Wing socks from Socks, Socks, Socks. I'm not in love with the pointy heels - they're not noticeable in this scan but are easier to see in the original pattern photo in the book. These socks are also a gift for a girlfriend's daughter. I used Froehlich Blauband for these socks in a lovely lilac color.

Now I'm back to the Aran Island Mittens from Folk Mittens. I hope I can concentrate on the socks because I'm worrying that the Red Sox will trade Manny before the trade deadline today.

Remember when I was so amazed at the enormous size of my sock yarn stash? Well then it may surprise you to learn I've recently added to it.







This is Knitpicks' new solid-colored sock yarn, Essential. I love the price and I have a few projects in mind. The lighter green on the top will become the Leaf Socks from Socks X3 and the orange on the bottom will become the Tiger's Eye socks from the same book. Then I will have knit all the socks in the lace section of the book. I may also use the burgundy to do a cabled pair from one of the little VK socks books.

The feather and fan sock pattern from Socks, Socks, Socks is a lot like potato chips. You just can't knit just one pair. I hope to make a pair for myself some day. This pair is knit in Regia for a friend's 8 year old daughter. I hope they fit.