Snakes

It sure took a long time to complete what were supposed to have been Olympic socks!  Even though I hate knitting socks on size 0 needles, I must’ve thought this Crystal Palace Panda Silk required it.  It’s the first time I tried this yarn and it really has a great feel.  The blend is 5% silk, 43% merino and 52% bamboo.  I’m interested to to see how well it wears.  My only complaint is that the yardage doesn’t produce very long socks.  I wear a 8.5-9 shoe and most sock yarn yardage is for knee highs or close to it.  Maybe that was a good thing though because they’re off the needles sooner and I can move on to the next pair!  I used the Snake River pattern and itwas relatively mindless.  I especially like the way the heels came out.  Anyone notice the pattern on the bottom?  I wish I could say this was on purpose but I have to admit I got into some kind of trance and had knit the pattern all the way around for about two inches without even realizing it.  It does make for a much narrower fit, but the smoothness of the pattern works fine on the bottom of the foot.  I actually kind of like it and might even do it on purpose in the future!

A long overdue public thank you to Kimberly.  She had a contest a while back and for being a Princess Bride freak I won some lovely sock yarn. Thanks again Kimberly!