Must... knit.... socks...

I can't stop knitting socks.

In fact the rate of small needle knitting has picked up recently. I used to mix things up to give my hands a rest--project on small needles, project on larger needles, project on small needles, project on larger needles, etc..

But the last six projects have been mitts, socks, lace shawl, Bubby, scarf on US4's, and socks. Even Bubby was knit on US3's.

So what's my next project? *sigh* Socks.

It was about a month ago that Emy showed me a new book by Charlene Schurch. I like the approach--you get to choose the gauge, shoe size (and the tables go up to men's size 15!), stitch pattern, toe & heel.

Sensational Knitted Socks

I love the sock that's featured on the cover. Don't you think it'll look good in these colors?


But I want to save those until after I take the Fair Isle class at Stitches West. That's okay. 2 hanks of CTH yarn will make 2 pairs of socks.

So I'll make these socks first


and then make the Fair Isle socks after SW.

The CTH sock yarn came from Full Thread Ahead, a yarn store that just opened its doors on Monday. Actually, FTA has been in business since May, but their store front just opened. It's a nice shop that carries some yarn that I haven't seen at other local shops--Hand Jive Knits & Belisa Cashmere to name a couple. Hmmm, come to think about it, I'm not sure I've seen Cherry Tree Hill at the other LYS's either.

Like they say, variety is the spice of life.

And if you go to Full Thread Ahead, you might recognize the Leaf Lace Shawl that's on display.