Juta’s Stockings (which I actually changed to more of an anklet…) are coming along quite nicely. Sock one was on the needles for many moons, gestating in my knitting bag for about three months. Once complete, I cast on for sock two quickly, not wanting to lose any of my momentum.
I turned the heel while enjoying a nice telephone conversation with Jenna. The funny this is that while we were talking, she was ripping out her progress on her Miranda sock…
This is my second pair of socks with Tess Designer Yarns, and I think I am beginning to love the yarn even more. It is a smaller gauge (the best socks are on size 1s, or even 0s, but I draw the line there) so it takes me even longer to complete a pair. It’s worth it though – the fabric is so strong and durable, and after a year of wear (loads of wear!) my Dublin Bay socks, also knit with Tess, look like they just came off the needles. I will definitely be stopping by the Tess booth at this weekend’s festival (yeah yeah, I know I have a few skeins in the stash already…)
Progress is slow right now – I have a lot on my plate. I spent a lot of time in the kitchen this weekend preparing for a one-week detox plan, and also worked in our garden. We just finished getting the plants in the ground!
Interested to hear more about my detox plan?
Check out my Weight Loss page!
Keep your eyes peeled for me at the Tess booth. I will definitely be picking up a few skeins.
That sock yarn is beautiful! I might have to check it out since you have done such a nice job of advertising ;o) See you at the festival!
Mmmm … the colours in that yarn are yummy!!!
The socks are beautiful.
Lemons, mmm. They are good at helping to detox.
oh! i so wish i was going to the fiber fest!!! and i still don’t have any tess in my stash, because i never found out until after the fact !!!
have a great time, and happy knitting! and … there’s no such thing as too much yarn
Juta is looking really lovely! That is a terrific green.
I agree, the colors are lovely!
Your socks are beautiful. I love the Dublin Bay pattern. I think that will be next up after I finish my plain vanilla socks in (get this) Lion Brand Magic Stripes.
Not a fan, but it was in the stash from when I was just beginning to knit socks. Waste not, want not, right?
The socks look great. I have a skein of Tess but i haven’t used it yet. I hope to see you at MDS&W
mmm, I’ve always wanted to try Tess, and your review just makes it even more appealing. Have a wonderful time at MDSW! (jealous jealous jealous)
Ooooh! I love the colors – both the socks and the lemons!
Good luck with the detox plan. I love the color of your socks.
Hi Lauren,
I’ll be working the Tess booth as usual at MD S&W. Be sure to say hi when you come through. I know I am biased, but I still think the Tess sock yarn is the best bargain out there for quality, yardage, and colors.
I’m very interested to see how this 7 day detox goes. I think I could really use something like that right now.
They really are lovely! Now that you’ve turned the heel, that second sock will practically knit itself! I really want to tell you to get me some Tess yarn at MSW, but I will stick to my yarn diet and not say a word. (Oh, wait….)
Besides, somehow a yarn shop about 20 minutes away from me stocks Tess, even though I thought they only sold at festivals. Oh well, you won’t hear me complaining!
Mmmmm, those socks are gorgeous!
Hey, are you going to the knitbloggers meetup thingy at Maryland? 1pm by the pavillion . . . I have links to the organizer on my blog. Hope to see you there!
And yeah, I will SO be hitting the Tess booth this year (last year I didn’t buy anything there, and I really regretted it).
Oooh how I love those socks, every time I see them I fall more and more madly in love with that green!
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I can’t believe I’m going to miss the festival…what a bummer! I think the lack of the M S&W festival was the biggest downside to moving down to Georgia!
Have fun!!
Mmmm..lemons…
Yay for anklets! I really like the look of the knitted Tess yarn, I will definately have to check out that booth on Saturday. Hey, see you at the festival!
Can’t wait for Sheep and Wool! Tess is on my list too. Hopefully I’ll see you!
Tess yarns are gorgeous! The booth is always mobbed at Stitches West. I love Juta’s! Gorgeous color.
is ms&w this weekend! wow! i must be under a rock i think! have fun!
I love that Tess yarn. I just wish I still lived in Maryland so I could get some at Sheep & Wool.
I’m so impressed with your weight loss success. I’ve been trying to diet – eat more fruits and vegetables and not so much crap. It’s hard. And I’m barely exercising. You are quite the inspiration.
I will be very sorry to miss you this weekend. Have a great time!
so beautiful! Tess has some wonderful yarns, I’m still hoping I can get up to MDSW this weekend.
Your socks are looking so pretty! Love the color.
The stockings look great. I’m really hoping to score some Tess yarns this weekend myself. By the way, the Summer of Socks is going to happen again this year. Don’t suppose I could interest you in signing up, could I?
Would you believe I still haven’t used the Tess yarn I bought at last years festival? I forgot all about the festival this year. Have a great time and I will miss not meeting up with ya! Pet some yarn for me:)
Love this pattern for the socks!
Detox, sounds like something I should try since I sometimes eat unhealthy foods which in return make me feel icky. I feel the best when I am eatting fruits, veggies and nuts.
looks like we’ll be hanging out a bit at Tess’ booth together!!!!
That green sock is so pretty I almost can’t stand it. Yum.