With Paisley’s birthday socks done, the sock needles were empty. I don’t like it when sock needles are empty.
Socks are just too perfect to pick up and take with you when you need some road knitting. So regardless of what else I have on the needles, I always want at least one pair of socks going too.
So…

Ok… so it’s not exactly ON the the needles, but what I can I say? I was on a roll. The yarn is our Stray Cat (sport weight), so it knits up pretty quick. It’s dyed as a gradient (one of Mom’s creations). As you can see, it goes from a cream to a pretty clay colour with darker speckles all over.
These are for Dad, and I think they are the last birthday present I need to knit for the year, though I have to consult my excel sheet to be sure.
And as for those needles being empty, don’t worry – the second sock has already been started!
Nice socks and nice yarn too. I like how the color changes. My sock needles are empty right now but I have an order from Knit PIcks that is supposed to arrive Friday. I’m so excited.
Blessings,
Betsy
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I like that yarn!! Very nice.
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You are a sock whiz!
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Beautiful yarn.
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That was fast…and a man sock at that!
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Your Dad will love the socks. You are certainly organized to have a spreadsheet for gift knitting. I like that.
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That sock is just wonderful! Love the yarn. They will be very special for your Dad since the yarn was dyed by your Mom and you knitted the socks.
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The yarn is really cool–speckled AND a gradient, too! Nice job on the speed sock!
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I now like to have a sock hanging around at all times. I can knit socks thoughtlessly;. They are so fun and so easy for me. Light on my hands too. I wear them out and I love my knit socks
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I always have a nice portable project on the go for my travels too. Socks are perfect for this
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