Here is the yarn for my Sockapalooza pal, sitting on my kids' new Ikea yellow-topped plastic bench. We bought 2 benches for $12 each, I love a good bargain. The bench has a top that opens up like a tupperware box to reveal storage space inside. Hmm, can you tell that I am plotting to take over that storage space? But I digress. Back to the yarn. This Regia yarn gives a whole new meaning to the phrase, "soft as silk". First time I have come across silk yarn this soft. Many of the silk yarns I have seen are actually quite stiff and glossy. I am really looking forward to knitting it. My sockaplaooza pal did not state a preference where pattern was concerned. So I was thinking of a cabled ribbed pattern as she already has a few lace socks and I found this pattern. I just hope it is not too fussy. I have a tendency to go overboard with fancy stitch patterns.
Garnstudio has just added 2 new volumes of free patterns and there are so many pretty ones, go take a look. I have been feeling a little overwhelmed lately by all the patterns that I want to knit. I can no longer keep track. But the blog is a good reminder of sorts. I had said that I wanted to knit my Japanese papiro sweater and so I started the back - photo was taken on Sunday. I am now almost done with the back. The Anny Blatt book in the photo, by the way, is a library copy. Some pretty patterns in there. 
Wow, you're so lucky to have Anny Blatt books available at the library! There are so many nice patterns in that mag :)
ReplyDeleteThat Regia yarn even looks soft! Any idea how it will wear for socks? Dorothy (Missouri Star)
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Wah! So many patterns! Making a to-do list is so impossible!
ReplyDeleteThat cabled ribbed sock pattern is lovely! I'm sure your sock pal will love it, especially in the beautiful Regia silk yarn you chose. Thanks so much for the link to Garnstudio! So much eye candy there. ;-) Their wrap and jacket patterns are gorgeous. Take care, Erin! :-)
ReplyDeleteI just bought 2 balls of Regia Silk in pink from eBay ... never seen that yarn in pink before, can't resist! But am still waiting for them to arrive.
ReplyDeleteThat is a really cute sock pattern, I look forward to seeing you knit it.
ReplyDeleteAgree with you about the regia silk sock yarn, it's so soft!!
ReplyDeleteI'm checking out garnstudio now, they're so pretty!
The socks that you going to knit seem nice and the colour you pick match as well. Am sure your sockaplaooza pal will like it.
ReplyDeleteThe design of the socks is very nice and not fuzzy at all. The small cables adds a lot charm to the pattern. And with your pretty silk yarn it will be just a special pair!
ReplyDeleteOh there are plenty of nice designs at Garnstudio. Did you like the Anny Blatt book?
I need to check out these Regia Silk. And also the Anny Blatt book when I next go back to S'pore. BTW, I couldn't see the patterns at Garnstudio, guess there might be something wrong with my computer.
ReplyDeleteOh, I too love Regia silk, it's an absolutely amazing yarn! Not the cheapest one indeed, at least here, but it's so wroth it!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the link to "Garnstudio", they indeed have some amazing patterns there - too many actually ;)
Have fun knitting, and best wishes from Austria!
I've got some of the light blue in the silk and yes I agree, it feels wonderful.
ReplyDeleteMmm, yummy yarn, wonderful pattern!
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