Working on goals...believe it or not

I want to knit three pairs of socks this year. Progress is slow but steady. Perhaps because I chose a pattern that requires minimum attention for the first pair. Those are easy to mess up if you run your mouth while knitting -- like I do.

"The most exercise you get is running your mouth, jumping to conclusions, and pushing your luck."
                                                                 --author unknown



Let me introduce my "Vanilla Lattes" in reliable Patons Kroy Socks yarn (75% SW wool, %25 nylon). At $2 per skein, on clearance, I can almost ignore how boring the color is. Ravelry project page here.


I know these socks will not qualify me for the world socks championships. But, I am happy with how they look and feel on my feet. I am now looking for the plainest vanilla socks pattern for socks no. two. Can't wait to use my vibrant Lorna's Laces Sheperd Sock Multi in Black Purl.





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  1. That's one of my goals this year...is to knit a pair of socks. Yours look cozy.

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    1. Thanks Christine. Do you have a pattern / style in mind? We can always plan a relaxed knit along :-)

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  2. Love the color of your yarn!

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    1. Thanks Alina. It is a good neutral.

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  3. Those look so comfy cozy! I really like the neutral color, but bright socks are amazing too! I can't wait to see how your next pair turns out :)

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    1. They are super squishy :-) I would love to have a drawer full of socks, with plenty of options -- color wise--so I can wear them depending on my mood :-)

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    1. That is a serious compliment, coming from a sock master. Thanks my dear!!

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  5. You can't go wrong with a nice, simple pair of rustic socks. They will get you through many a cold night.

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    1. That is very true, Brandy. Will start referring to them as my rustic, classic, comfy pair of socks :-)

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  6. It's good to be working on your goals! I also tend to mess up whenever a pattern calls for too little of my attention. But luckily these came out great :)

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    1. I can't wait to cast on the next pair. I've also started spinning for a sweater (or at least a big project). So, yes, it feels good to be working on goals :-) Thanks for stopping by!

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  7. These socks are beautiful and will keep feet cozy! I wish I would choose such wearable colors :)

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    1. Thanks Maryse. Is nice to "read" you :-) We miss you in blogland.

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  8. These socks are beautiful and will keep feet cozy! I wish I would choose such wearable colors :)

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  9. I began knitting just over a year ago. And yesterday I cast on my first pair of socks. So excited so I can well imagine your excitement over these great looking socks -- I like the colour :-)

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