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As promised, here’s the run down of the socks I knit during the month of October.

	Thrilling Jaywalkers Pattern: Jaywalker Designer: Grumperina Needles: US 1 (2.25mm) Yarn: Wollmeise Sockenwolle 100% superwash in colorway, “Thriller” –Ravelry Project Link– Still my favorite out of them all. The yarn has already proven to wear like iron and the socks are comfortable too. And, the colors are just so Halloween, you’ve gotta love it.
	Mystery Sock Pattern: Mystery Sock ’09 Designer: Kristen Kapur Needles: US 2 (2.75mm) Yarn: BMFA Socks That Rock Lightweight in, “Scum Bubble” –Ravelry Project Link– This is the first mystery sock knit-along I’ve participated in and it was a ton of fun. I’d feverishly knit each new clue the day it was released, giving me time to knit other things during the week (you know, like, more socks). The colorway is SO awesome and I’m happy with how it worked in the pattern as well. Yum. Scummy socks. Love it.
	Diamond Rib Lace Sock Pattern: Diamond Rib Lace Sock Designer: Kathleen Taylor Needles: US 1 (2.25mm) Yarn: Twisted Fiber Art Kabam! in, “Minstrel” –Ravelry Project Link– Isn’t that dye job incredible? Gotta hand it to Meg, she’s just a genius. The sock pattern was originally meant to be a child’s sock, but with a small amount of tweaking, it sized up very easily to an adult’s sock! And, I LOVE LOVE LOVE that zig-zag eyelet running down the leg as well as the cuff.
	Make-Up Sox Pattern: Make-up Sox Designer: Kristen Kapur Needles: US 1 (2.25mm) Yarn: dkKnits Technicolor Bounce in, “Teacher Teak” –Ravelry Project Link– These are toe-up which isn’t really a favorite of mine to knit, but the pattern is really so gorgeous (and the name so cute) that I really couldn’t leave them out. The yarn is just the perfect color and SO cozy – it’s a great match!

(Center and then top left to right)
1. Koigu Mill Ends. Yum., 2. 4oz Rambouillet/Bamboo roving, 3. Merino/Sillk roving from Cloverleaf Farms, 4. Alpaca Lace from A Touch of Twist, 5. Cashmere/Merino Blend, 6. Merino Lace by the Drafting Zone, 7. Sweet Sheep light Fingering, 8. Wensleydale Roving by Flying Fibers, 9. Wullenstudio sock, 10. BMFA STR, “Koi Koi”, 11. BMFA STR, “Scum Bubble”, 12. BMFA STR, Unidentified Mill End, 13. Aisha Celia Designs sock

The Haul from Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival 2009. Three of us gals (myself, Abbie, and Debbie) piled into a car and drove the 2.5 hours down to a rather soggy MDSW. Luckily for us, going on a rainy Sunday meant less crowds, less being bumped, and a relaxing time, even if the rain never really let up and we missed a few things that sold out on Saturday. There was even no elbowing involved while getting into the booth with Koigu Mill Ends and no line at The Fold. Incredible. While I’m sure the vendors were thoroughly disappointed by the lack of business on Sunday, I was completely thrilled by the lack of human traffic. Last year, I went as a non-knitter and then promptly decided that Abbie had to teach me how to knit when we got home after being thoroughly exhausted by the amount of bumping and shoving and human claustrophobia that those packed little barns can inspire. So, this year was officially my first knitaversary and I really can’t believe how much I’ve done in a year. Managed to set a budget and pretty much stick with it, finding a variety of fibers that I haven’t spun before and stocking up on more Socks That Rock. Of course, that doesn’t mean that I haven’t already begun thinking about next year. 🙂

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