Romantic Couples

This week's SockPixie colorways were inspired by famous literature couples.
Here is the irresistible Mr Darcy!

New Colorways

This week's SockPixie new colorways were inspired by Hermes, Dior, and other creative designers. I had fun capturing their spirit, and giving my own interpretation of their work.
I really love their deep saturation, and I hope that you will enjoy them.

Hexagon Progress

Progress has been made on the Hexagon Scarf. I am finishing the picking up. I did find the perfect dark purple yarn. It is Debbie Bliss Donegal Tweed. I chose it for its natural handspun look. I thought this would go really well wit the look of Kureyon.I just love the new dimension that is added by the two-tone edging.
The next step will be blocking then piecing.



I purchased the velvet at Winmill Fabrics, the other day. I have to say that this project has made me really happy. There is nothing like combining great colors, and interesting construction.

After Pinwheels, Hexagons...

I am back into geometry! Remember the Pinwheel sweater for Valentine? I love knitting odd shapes. As a matter of fact, there is nothing like an odd shape to keep you entertained. So how did this new entertainment start?
It started with Windsor Button, the store where I work, during a visit on one of the days I am off work accompanied by my oldest daughter. ( Between you and me, I should just put a cot in the store, it would be a lot easier, as I seem to be unable to stay away from it, even when I am off!)
Browsing the shelves led to staring at some Kureyon, then pointing to a favorite color, and my daughter saying what a nice scarf this would make, and how it would go so well with her new corduroy jacket. This led to purchasing the yarn. When I asked her what type of stitch she wanted, she said "Surprise me!".
Once we got home, I pulled all my knitting magazines and books off the shelves, and started looking.




I originally thought I might make the scarf that was on the cover of the Holiday 2006 Vogue Edition, but then I looked at page 91, and I knew that this would be it.
Hexagons,knit out of Noro, edged in nice contrast colors, pieced together, and lined with luscious velvet!




So here we are, I calculated that I would knit 10 hexagons, and after a few days of work, I have 10 hexagons.
It is now time to pick up the stitches along the sides of the hexagons, and for that I have chosen another Noro yarn Cash Iroha in a rich berry color (84).
I decided to do things my way of course. I really liked the wrong side of the hexagons, with the pick ups emphasizing the geometry of the shapes. The wrong side will be the right side for me.




That's it for now...

A Scarf for Mr. SockPixie

Once the pinwheel sweater for Valentine was finished, I knit a very cute little sweater for my little neighbor, and as always forgot to photograph the project. Well that's ok, because really I wanted to talk about the yarn I used for it. I used Encore Worsted a mix of acrylic (I can hear some of you screaming) and wool.
I had never worked with this yarn, and I needed something very washable, with a fun color, at a good price. I decided to try it, and I loved it. It is really nice,does not split and comes in great array of colors.



Because I had some left over, I decided to knit a quick project with it: a scarf for Mr. SockPixie. The colorway is color 7172, and I used 1 3/4 skeins of yarn for a 72" long scarf. I cast on 40 stitches, and selected a K1 P1 rib, to get a nice, thick scarf.
My original intention was to knit this as a Christmas present, but being me, I could not wait to give it to him. I should try to control myself however, as I may be in real trouble when Christmas comes!

Sockpixie Promenade in Paris

The new SockPixie colorways are up. This week I am taking you for a promenade in Paris. The colors are created with ultra small touches of color for a no pooling effect on rich background colors.

Bonne Promenade!

SockPixie Store Website Problems

OK, this will be one of the most frustrating Sundays for me. I have been trying to do my store update for the last 4 hours, and so far have been able to upload only 2 new colorways, as the website is being very "moody". I am hoping that things will be back to normal before 6 p.m....