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May 14, 2007
Do the Monkey!
project: Monkey Socks
source: knitty.com
yarn: sKNITches new Kettle Drum semi-solid - 1 hank
color: Amethyst
needles: #1 dpns
Can you tell I’m happy with my new socks? 
So far this is definitely my favorite pattern. It doesn’t take a lot of time, very easy to follow, and great results.
I love them so much, there’s already another pair on the needles.
Thermal is also coming along, though I’m in a bit of a sleeve rut right now. I just can’t seem to get moving on them, but at least the body is all complete.
I’ll keep at it, but my mind is wandering towards more summery knits right now…
sKNITches Update: At last!! The shop will be updated tomorrow, May 15th at 1 p.m. EST. Included will be the new Kettle Drum semi-solid yarns, in all 13 colorways!
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At 11:22 am on May 14, 2007, Emma commented:
Gorgeous socks!
At 11:42 am on May 14, 2007, lyn commented:
Wow, the socks look great… can’t blame you for wanting to knit another pair
At 11:46 am on May 14, 2007, stacey commented:
how beautiful - I love the semi solids!!
At 12:20 pm on May 14, 2007, Frith commented:
Love the socks!
Where is the little Chinese-esque top from? It looks so familiar, but I can’t find the pattern.
At 1:13 pm on May 14, 2007, Dave commented:
I love the monkeys in the semi-solid — allows both the the pattern and the yarn to shine!
At 2:14 pm on May 14, 2007, Annie commented:
I love those Monkey Socks!
At 2:19 pm on May 14, 2007, schrodinger commented:
Aren’t the monkey socks the best? Love that pattern, and that yarn is beautiful - what a perfect match for the pattern.
At 8:09 pm on May 14, 2007, Faith commented:
Those are so lovely! I’m enthralled by the colors on the second sock. When you say “favorite pattern,” do you mean favorite socks, or favorite pattern in general?
At 8:19 pm on May 14, 2007, tiennie commented:
Love the monkeys! I love seeing everyone’s and yours turned out so pretty in that color!
At 9:59 pm on May 14, 2007, Chrissy commented:
Great Monkey socks!
At 10:43 pm on May 14, 2007, hpny knits commented:
very elegant!
At 11:44 pm on May 14, 2007, Zonda commented:
Awesome colorway!! Will be there tomorrow…I hope!
At 7:09 am on May 15, 2007, Heather commented:
Yikes, nothing like a sleeve rut to slow your knitting to a grinding halt, but I agree, at least the body is done. I recently learned that a sleeve is the equivalent to doing a front or back, so maybe that explains why it takes so long. I had always imagined that it was much shorter.
And the socks, the socks! SO gorgeous, I can see why you’re so smitten…nice work! And I’ll be checking out that evil little shop of yours later today!;)
At 7:34 am on May 15, 2007, britt commented:
make the thermal short sleeves. i did and i love it. being that it uses such fine yarn, it really makes a great spring/fall knit that way.
At 11:33 am on May 15, 2007, Lolly commented:
Love the Monkeys in that shade of yarn. beautiful mix! and that tank top in the new IK is calling me too… so simple and wearable!
At 12:02 pm on May 15, 2007, Asaknitter commented:
Yes, I love the Monkey pattern too. Love the yarn you used for the first pair. Like to summer patterns you’re looking at. Which one did you choose?
At 1:42 pm on May 15, 2007, Kara commented:
It seems like the yarn and the pattern were a perfect match. So darling!
Thermal is looking awesome. Hopefully the sleeve rut won’t last too long.
At 3:48 pm on May 15, 2007, Nora commented:
Beautiful socks. I think Monkey is my favourite sock pattern.
At 8:48 am on May 16, 2007, KnitPastis commented:
Your Monkey socks are so beautiful! One of these days I might have to attempt it:) I can’t wait to see Thermal finished. I haven’t seen one yet. Very pretty.
At 6:44 pm on May 16, 2007, margaux commented:
fabulous socks!!! i love your pics too
At 10:03 am on May 17, 2007, Lani commented:
I love the color of both your monkey socks! Is there a chance that you could post a picture of the gussets? I have a pair of Monkeys on the needles and I’m pretty sure I’ve messed up the gussets.
At 10:49 pm on May 20, 2007, nona commented:
Loving the Monkeys!