Comments on: Sock Blockers in the Trees

By: Racheljean

Racheljean — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 21:12:27 +0000

I have enough sock yarn for 40 pairs. Not only that, but now I’ve ventured into lace knitting and have started buying lace yarn! Really, what I should do is combine my two obsessions and knit lots and lots and lots of lace socks. I wish I could knit faster.

By: Sheri

Sheri — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 17:08:10 +0000

Isobel - it’s in the works for next year. shhhhh…….

By: Isobel

Isobel — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 17:00:52 +0000

I could knit a pair a week and still have yarn left over. Having OCD has now spilled over into sock yarn - the newestest, sexiest, most colourful - I have to have that hand-dyed yarn in my collection (which it now is - like diamonds, teapots or dolls). I am keeping quite a few online LYS’s in business these days.

I can’t wait for the day that Sheri starts a “Sock of the Month” club and I can add yarn that I might not buy on my own volition.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 16:15:46 +0000

Sheri, I am sure you have already seen it, but the Loopy Ewe has a mention and a link in the Yarn Harlot’s blog today–that should be pretty good for business and she mentions the Claudia colorway I just bought.

By: Mia

Mia — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 15:17:36 +0000

In the stash, on order, or on the needles? That is really the question.. Last time, I counted the stash, I think there was somewhere around 50 pairs of socks in there. But I have added to the stash since. But I have also donated some as prizes since than. On the needles, there are currently 5 pairs of socks but I am about to start another pair. And on order, there are the 3 that I just ordered from you. So I would say that I probably have somewhere in the neighborhood of 60 or more pairs either waiting to be knit.

And of course, I am wearing a pair of hand knit socks right now.

By: Phyll

Phyll — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 14:57:46 +0000

I like to go on the principle that “ignorance is bliss” when it comes to my sock yarn stash. That way I can buy more when I see some I simply must have!!!! I will tell you I have a LOT. I’ve tried yarn diets but they just don’t work!!!!

By: Diane

Diane — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 14:34:28 +0000

Sherri…….

I have made 8 pairs of socks……I better get to it! My college boy (Mr. Fine) left on Sunday, as did my College Grad son that lives and works in Ithaca, NY (6hr drive)……It was sad, but I DECKED THE HALLS….and boy did I deck……….and keep decking more……and of course worked on the sweater for my son’s girlfriend….who I am really hoping will be the daughter I neve had………..

Glad that those that tried my Cranberry Pie enjoyed it as much as my family and friends do!

Have a good one….Diane

By: Dj

Dj — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 01:25:00 +0000

I think I have about 15 pairs of future socks. I’m hoping to make that number a little higher after Wednesday.

By: Dynna

Dynna — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:43:20 +0000

I thought I had alot of sock yarn until reading all these comments. I can’t compete and I’m glad it is not a competition. But, I do have enough yarn to make about 15 pairs of socks that would be adult and children mixed. I have 7 works in progress so I think I’m doing ok keeping the addiction in check!! I also enjoy coming and reading the blogs here. On that note, I made the cranberry pie from a previous blog. The ladies at work all thought it was a keeper and hubby and I did too. Thanks again Diane and Sheri for sharing a good recipe. Your blue socks are beautiful, Sheri. I like the striping going on there. Happy knitting to you all.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:00:32 +0000

I have a 2.5 year old and already wonder what I’m going to do when he leaves home!! I figure I’ll by a little lap dog and knit it sweaters!!!!

I love the sock colorway of blue and brown!! They look fantastic!