Thursday, January 03, 2008

Socktopus Sock Club

A few months ago I signed up for Alice's sock club.... from Socktopus
the package was eagerly awaited in December and when it arrived I was not disappointed. Lots of lovely treats and some super soft merino cashmere sock yarn. I'm not so sure I can get my head around listening to loads of hours of Anna Karenina though...it's quite heavy going. Would love to hear what others think of the story? Shall I try again?
The exclusive sock pattern was designed by the talented Jane Lithgow I have been an admirer of her work for a while now and always visit her blog. I purchased another pattern from her in October. Small world eh?
I love the pattern now that it has stuck in my 'slow to keep the info in' brain
It is really good to be knitting something for myself right now, these are such beautiful socks, firmly knitted fabric but a good fit!

17 comments:

Mel said...

These are looking really fab. I hope to get my pics up today once I have done a little bit of school work. I haven't turned the heel on my yet.

dutchcomfort said...

Hurray for packages that arrive! The sock club sounds like fun. I recently bought my first sock yarn and needles. All I have to do is start....

Sussex Yorkie said...

They are looking really good, I have yet to cast on.

Casdok said...

They do look lovely and warm!

Monika said...

Oh, those socks look wonderful!Love the color and the stitch pattern. What a great package! Makes me want to be part of this Sock Club.

CG said...

They look delicious! I'd give Anna Karenina another go; it's a wonderful story once you get into it :)

KSee said...

Very different pattern. Very pretty. Not tried any Classics on audio so I'm no help there.

Probably Jane said...

So glad you like the pattern - your socks are looking great!

tiennieknits said...

How nice! Very pretty!

Faerynuff said...

Looking gorgeous xx

And look at my boy! Isn't he just the most perfect FO ever....He's fast asleep on Jez at the moment. He loves his evening snuggles with his boy.

hakucho said...

Love those socks...great color combo...makes me think SPRING :)

happy knitting :)

Alison said...

Ooh, so bright and cheery! Ancient Roman colors - purple and gold - I love 'em!

Marianne said...

Oh, what beautiful socks! Love the colours and the pattern and I'm so glad to see they'll be for you!

weebug said...

its beautiful! happy new year.

Thimbleanna said...

OhMyGosh -- those purple and yellow socks are fabulous! Anna Karenina is on my someday list....

Lily said...

Your socks look fantastic. I think this is going to be a fantastic Sock Club!

These Arcane Things said...

Wow! Looks like a fantastic club AND you got to road test the sock bag prototypes - you are SOOOOO lucky! Enjoy!

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