I was toodling around the internet today, and what do you know? I found this blog with my name on it! Apparently I have a blog and don’t post very often. Huh. I could make excuses: work blah blah weather blah work blah blah time flies blah blah. But I won’t.
I have been knitting in every spare moment, though. This is my new take-along project. It’s a small rectangular shawl in the Crest of the Wave pattern (see Barbara Walker). The yarn is Sundara Sock yarn in the color “Ember over Flame,” which really does look like a fire. It’s amazing. I’ve been meaning to make something other than socks with this yarn. I’m using US6 needles, and enjoying every stitch.
I finished my Piecrust Basketweave socks the other day — also in Sundara’s Sock yarn — and they’re almost dry. They were a fun, easy pair to make. I needed a little bit of quick knitting gratification!
Whenever I finish a pair of socks, I need to cast on a new pair as soon as possible. The other day I was consolidating some of my stash (as in take all the yarn that was sitting around and put it into something) and I came across this pretty color. It’s Sundara’s Sock yarn (yes, I know…) in Grey Violet over Mauve, and it’s perfect for Nancy Bush’s Wishbone Socks in the March/April 2008 Piecework Magazine. This is a great little lace pattern that is easy to remember and interesting to knit.
And how will I transport my socks-in-progress? Why, in one of Lanea’s sweet sock bags, of course! This is the best sock bag in the world, hands down. No question. I love it. The tea cozy is a little bit jealous.
I’m hoping to start the new week with energy and a good attitude. I had a blast last week, but the crazy weather at the end of it turned everything inside out. By Saturday afternoon I was one of the piles on my desk at the store. Not this week, no ma’am/sir.
This has been a beautiful day off, much of it spent laughing with online friends or knitting the beautiful mauve-y socks. The weather has cleared, the sun has been bright and strong all day, and I’m cozy and content as it sets. What more could I ask?
Not Plain Jane 
You always find the perfect pattern for the perfect yarn. You have only wonderful yarn, it’s amazing! The sock bag is cute and I like the fabric on this one. The tea cozy shouldn’t be jealous, it’s a beauty itself. Oh, and now I want to get the new Piecwork Mag as well, the socks look lovely. As if I didn’t have enough sock patterns already! I always love to come here and see what you are up to! Have a great week!
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Does your place look like a Sundara store?! ;)Oh my, I do love those sock bags…
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I like the “Ember over Flame” sock yarn, and I really like that sock bag.
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You must be a sundara fan as well. I can’t get enough of her yarn!You’ve inspired me to run out and get the next Piecework!
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Ooooh, must have that issue of Piecework. Aren’t those sock bags the greatest? I had to stop looking at her etsy shop. It became a problem.
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I’m so very glad you like the bag! And I’m really jealous of both the amount of time you’ve been knitting lately (stupid job. stupid sewing) and your apparently GIGANTIC stash of Sundara yarns. You lucky girl.
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Oh beautiful! The crest of the wave piece looks like a Hindu temple. Wow!! It’s not watery!Are you moving through some kind of big transformation, Jane? Your work reflects something I’ve not seen before – but – maybe I just haven’t seen enough of your work.
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You always do such beautiful work, Jane.I gave up on my Japanese Vines scarf for now; too frustrating! I did great up tot he point where the pattern reverses and then I kept botching it up. :(Looking forward to your “E.” Mine is in the works and coming soon!
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I love that Crest of the wave pattern – and I too am working on a scarf with it (although mine’s in Brook’s Farm mohair.. not Sundara.. I think it’s jealous – grin)Your socks look so scrumptious.and what a great little bag Lanea made. such fun.
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Ooh! I like your piecrust basketweave socks – fantastic color. (and, like you, I always try to make sure I have a pair of socks in progress). I really like your sock bag, too.
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I love the Wishbone socks and went and bought Pieceworks as my Easter Basket treat.Do you think a dark varigated yarn would work, or Lorna’s hand dyed would be better (lighter and thinner)for these beauties?I sometimes think that my socks do not look as good as they could because of the yarn I choose. You have the “eye” for the right yarn for the project… I love the WAVE shawl – that could make me want to start a new phase in my knitting carreer…
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I love the lace knitting scarf… !Wonderfull!
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