I know I've got a few projects on the go but I couldn't resist these cute socks with the heart detail on the leg so I went stash diving and what did I come up with but some gorgeous Fondant Fibre yarn which I bought at Spring Into Wool last year. It will soon be time for this year's Spring Into Wool festival so it's time I got this knit up.
I love all the speckles in this yarn and I think the pattern and yarn will combine to make a gorgeous pair of socks.
Ellie is having a Knit Along with this pattern so I thought I'd join in and duly cast on when the Knit Along started on Valentine's Day.
I haven't got very far yet but I've got a few weeks in which to get them finished. I'm loving seeing all the speckles come to life in the fabric as I knit.
Nicola from the Bumble Stitches podcast is also running a Knit Along. Hers is the Old And New KAL. Basically, you choose a New to you pattern and use some Old yarn from your stash with which to knit it. I'll be able to double dip and enter the socks in both KALs.
Better get those needles clacking!
I agree the yarn is beautiful. I watch these podcasts etc with great enthusiasm but my confidence exits stage right when I go to start things.
ReplyDeleteThe yarn is lovely to work with, so squishy. Don't let your confidence hold you back, just give it a go, I'm sure you'll surprise yourself if you try these things.
DeleteThe socks are so cute and will look lovely in your fondant fibre yarn. I'm sure you'll soon have them finished. X
ReplyDeleteI love the design of these socks, I couldn't resist casting them on. I'm just past the heart pattern on the leg and I'm really enjoying knitting them.
DeleteLove the sock pattern, and the yarn is gorgeous, great choice for that pattern.
ReplyDeleteI haven't watched either of those podcasts so i shall go and have a look at those this weekend.
Have a good weekend x
I'm really pleased with my yarn choice, it's showing off the pattern well. I've been watching both of these podcasts for some time and I enjoy them both.
DeleteEnjoy your knitting and your lovely yarn!
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely pattern to work on, I'm thoroughly enjoying knitting it.
DeleteI love the yarn you're using. Thank you for the great links to the KALs. Isn't sock knitting fun? Enjoy your day, Pat
ReplyDeleteI've got another couple of skeins of Fondant Fibre in my stash, which I'm really pleased about as the dyer doesn't seem to be trading at the moment. I love sock knitting, it's very addictive.
DeleteI'm tempted - but I haven't fully recovered from knitting 16 pairs of socks at the end of 2016!!
ReplyDeleteI knit sixteen pairs of socks last year, yet only two of those pairs were for me. I'm determined that I'm going to spoil myself more with my knitting this year.
DeleteI popped for a look at the podcast, isn't she lovely. She's so passionate about her love of yarn and sewing things. I loved the bobbin lace. I've done a bit of that myself but alas have no room to leave it out all the time. Your yarn is very pretty, I look forward to seeing your socks. Cathy x
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely podcast, Ellie is always so happy and her laugh is infectious. I enjoy watching a podcast which has a bit of everything in it, not just knitting. I'm fascinated by bobbin lace but I don't think I'd have the patience to try it myself. I'm thoroughly enjoying using this Fondant Fibre yarn, it's so soft and plump.
DeleteThis sock pattern is so sweet and, once you're finished, you'll be able to wear your heart on your sock which is more subtle than on your sleeve :)
ReplyDeleteVery clever. It's such a lovely pattern, I'm really enjoying working on it.
DeleteOh yes doesn't the yarn look wonderful already with the flecks of colour. I absolutely love the pattern, really unusual. Will you keep them or will they be for Eleanor?
ReplyDeleteLisa x
There's so many different coloured flecks in the yarn, I'm enjoying seeing how it works up. These socks will definitely be for me, it's time my own sock drawer had some lovely new socks added to it.
DeleteBeautiful pattern and wool, I am going to pop over and look at the podcast later I am now intrigued by the bobbin lace mentioned.
ReplyDeleteYou can see Ellie working on her bobbin lace right at the end of episode 12 of the Craft House Magic podcast. She does mention it and show what she's been working on in many other episodes too. I really enjoy this podcast as it's quite varied and Ellie's a wonderful host.
DeleteThe yarn is lovely, I like the way it is knitting up, nice pattern too. I noted your beautifully wound ball from the skein, do you have a winder, cos I can never get mine to look like that! xcx
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the way that the yarn is knitting up. I do have a ball winder though I think they can be hit and miss going by some of the reviews. I think I've been lucky with mine.
Deleteooooh,Loving that yarn sooo pretty,happy knitting.xx Cuddles for Archie xx
ReplyDeleteIt's such pretty yarn and so soft and squishy too, I love it.
DeleteYou find the nicest of patterns Jo, this ones so sweet. The wool is knitting up lovely. Looking forward to seeing more of this one.
ReplyDeleteIt's the perfect pattern for Valentine's Day and it's knitting up lovely in the yarn I've chosen, I'm sure they'll look super once they're finished.
DeleteCan't wait to see the finished socks with such pretty yarn. Happy knitting & take care.
ReplyDeleteI'm enjoying both the yarn and the pattern, a wonderful combination.
DeleteSuch a pretty pattern, for very pretty wool.
ReplyDeleteI think they're a good match, the socks are looking good so far.
DeleteThis yarn and pattern are going to look beautiful together. Can't wait to see them finished.
ReplyDeleteBoth the yarn and the pattern are a pleasure to knit. The yarn is so soft, I'm thoroughly enjoying using it and it's working up lovely. The pattern is so pretty.
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