In Search of a Mate

The Lucky Penny studio is home to single socks seeking a mate. Right now the count is five singles. The oldest sock is about two years old. I was reluctant to cast on for the mate because I really didn't like knitting the stitch pattern, even though I liked the way it looked. I had even considered making the socks really fraternal, and using a different stitch pattern. Last night, finally, I began work on the mate. Today, I couldn't find the original. It was caught up in the frenzy that was in the process of re-organizing the studio room. The sock was found this afternoon. Today, I bought yarn for another pair of socks, can you believe the madness? Arcadia Knitting is about a mile from my home, and on the way when I go to work, or run errands. I find myself using it as my 7-Eleven. Instead of a gallon of milk or some eggs, I end up purchasing needles, or magazines, or whatever may be my current obsession of the moment. Right now, one of the obsessions is knitting socks on two circulars. I've been a double point devotee for many years, but lately have found two circs to be a little more travel friendly. So, while picking up a pattern that they had ordered for me, more needles and yarn found its way into my shopping bag. The sock pictured is Mountain Colors Weavers Wool Quarters, color unknown, likely purchased at Arcadia. Isn't the blue color luscious? The pattern is the Embossed Rib Bootee from Three Trails Handknit Designs (my favorite for this yarn). It's finished since this picture, and I cast on for the mate tonight.