As promised, the orange socks flew off the needles… especially for a man-sized pair – just nine days to finish!
And I think they look great. The orange yarn is Lion Brand Sock-Ease. It’s my first time using it, and it feels like its going to be a great, hard-wearing yarn. I used some leftover Alley Cat in Milk Chocolate for cuffs, heels and toes. I originally thought the yarn would stripe, which is why I added the complementing yarn, but its really more of a loose variegation. Still, I think the contrast looks nice.
With that, there’s another Christmas present off the list. And time to get another one on the needles!
Wandering Cat Studio 
Lion Brand has sock yarn? I had no idea….they look great. I love that orange.
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They do look great and I’ve never heard of Lion Brand sock yarn either!
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This is a great pair of manly socks–the orange is really a good color!
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I’ve used the Lion Brand before. Good yarn for a good price. That orange colorway makes a nice, cheerfull sock.
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I’ve also used the Lion Brand sock yarn – no disappointments. The contrasting yarn looks fabulous as cuffs, heels, and toes.
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Love those socks – the color, the contrasting cuff, heel and toe. Your holiday gifts are really accumulating.
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I don’t want to use the ‘C’ word, ’cause we still haven’t gotten our Summer yet! Dark grey and light grey skies, rain, cool temps…*sob*
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Well I will have to check out Lion Brands sock yarn….and You go girl…..nine days for man socks?! Now that’s got to be a record!
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