Opal Brazil Socks on A Hayride

Opal Brazil Socks on A Hayride
Originally uploaded by jwordsmith.

I took my Autumnal Opals on a hayride today. They enjoyed it very much. Look, you can see how much this one was enjoying itself (the Left was a little camera-shy).

Trekking Cable Socks

Trekking Cable Socks
Originally uploaded by jwordsmith.

I must write up the pattern for these since they are the first socks I've made that I am unreservedly pleased with. They fit great (I like a short sock); I've finally learned what "pick up and knit" really means, which makes a huge difference to the quality of my work; and I even took time to fix mistakes.

(Look Ma, our little knitter's growing up... )

I wasn't keen on these flap heelps when seen in pictures (and in my first, fudged attempts at socks in chunky yarn) but in a real sock yarn the make for an incredibly comfortable and well-fitting sock.

And the colours and feel of Trekking XXL, don't get me started. It is taking all my reserve not to order more right now. All hail the Yarn Harlot for showing the way.