It's that time of year again, the nights are drawing in, the days are getting chilly, the shops are displaying their Christmas wares and Strictly Come Dancing is back on the TV, which means it's time for the Strictly Sockalong.
Each year, Ali at the Little Drops of Wonderful podcast hosts a knitalong where those taking part knit socks. It's just a bit of fun and hugely popular with many people. This year I decided that the socks I knit will be for Mick, he's wearing hand knit socks more often these days and as he hasn't got many pairs, I need to knit him some more. I've been wanting to try the Yarnsmiths yarn which is sold by Wool Warehouse so I asked Mick to choose which colourway he liked, he went for Rainy Days. The Merino Sock Prints range is a 75% wool 25% nylon mix.
The Strictly Come Dancing launch show was last Saturday so this is when I cast on, I managed to get the cuff done. It's a very soft yarn and I'm enjoying using it. It's a while since I've knit a pair of socks, the last time was when I joined in with last year's Strictly Sockalong. I've been using a lot of Double Knitting yarn for baby knits since then so this yarn seems very fine in comparison but I'm getting used to it again.
And as for Strictly Come Dancing, it looks set to be a fantastic series, many of the contestants have big personalities this year so I think it's going to be very lively. Saturday's show was as spectacular as ever with some brilliant first performances, so much so that I was engrossed and didn't get much more done on my socks, but there's plenty of time yet.
I did wonder if you were going to do the Strictly knit along, I'm not I have 3 pairs of unworn socks, so I don't need any more. Love the colour Mick chose.
ReplyDeleteI noticed that strictly had started, I don't watch it but enjoy seeing the socks everyone is knotting. I've heard good things about Yarnsmiths yarn, I'll have to try it sometime. Perfect yarn name to be knitting now with all the rain we've had over the weekend
ReplyDeleteI have to say the moment the Strictly intro started up, I was wondering what sort of socks you'd be knitting this year!
ReplyDeleteI love that Yarnsmiths sock yarn. It’s on special offer at the moment at wool warehouse. It really washes well unlike many sock yarns :) B x
ReplyDeleteYour Strictly Come Dancing sounds so much better than our Dancing With The Stars. Mick's new sock looks great too.
ReplyDeleteI can't remember whether I pressed 'publish' - brain is definitely giving up.
ReplyDeleteI really like the yarn your husband chose - very tasteful.
This post was fascinating! I can't believe (or maybe I can) that the shops have Christmas stuff---usually they wait until after Halloween over here but I'm totally expecting some Christmas ads in the next week or so. And I love the strictly sockalong! There's a copycat show here called "Dancing with the Stars" which is cheesy as it is mosty talking and not much dancing!
ReplyDeleteThe colour of your sock yarn is lovely and I'm sure it will make some super soft socks for Mick. Enjoy 'Strictly..' this year :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, I sat and enjoyed Strictly on Saturday ... but no knitting for me! I like the colour of the yarn Mick chose.
ReplyDeleteHope you are staying dry, the weather has been atrocious in many parts of the UK today. Youngest Grandson's school closed early because of the threat of flooding.
All the best Jan
Nice to hear you are joining the "sockalong" and look forward to seeing your progress. Hope this comes up and I think I'm getting to grips with this new system. Take care & hugs.
ReplyDeleteI have never watched Strictly! But I am knitting socks at the moment ;). Love the colour of the yarn, you always seem find wonderful sock yarns Jo.
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