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I think I have some redemption after the whole “UGH” fiasco.

Pattern:  Kai-Mei from Cookie A.’s Sock Innovation
Yarn:  MMMalabrigo sock yarn in the velvet grapes colorway
Needles:  2.5 mm harmony wood dpns

This is the first time I’ve used the Malabrigo sock yarn.  It’s soft, it’s squishy, and I love it.   My only complaint is that the skein was [...]

So what happens when you pair a beautiful yarn with a beautiful pattern?  Usually you end up with something stunning, right?  In my case you end up with a big fat piece of humility pie.  Allow me to illustrate.
First, meet Spring Forward from Knitty. Beautiful pattern, right?
Now, meet Jester from Three Waters Farm:

Gorgeous, ain’t it?
So [...]

So it seems I’ve got a couple of finished projects to show off.

Woo!  Those pasty legs are HOT!!! 

Pattern:  Biological Clock Socks  from The Eclectic Sole by Janel Laidman.
Yarn:  Knit Picks Bare – Superwash dyed up with black cherry and strawberry Kool-aid
Needles:  2.25 mm

In typical Eclectic Sole fashion, I did not particularly enjoy these socks.  The [...]

I’m feeling pretty peppy after a great run today.  Ok, maybe not “great” by other people’s standards, but it was damn great for me.  I leave you with a little something to tickle your eardrums.  Enjoy!