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Another pair of Prairie Spring socks on my needles! This time with some stunning speckled yarn I picked up on my honeymoon… it’s been chilling in my stash for too long! This was a bit of an impulse cast on. I forgot how addictive this pattern is. They will no doubt knit up fast!
WIP Pics
Project Details
Pattern: Prairie Spring by Samantha Myhre
Yarn: Ex Libris Fibers Joyce in Cauldron Bubble, an exclusive colorway made for Weird Sisters Yarn Shop in Portland, OR
Materials & Items in my Photos
- I’m using KnitPro Karbonz Double Pointed Needles in US 1.5 (2.5mm) for the sock legs – these are 6” needles, so I’ve got them arranged in a triangle instead of my usual square formation.
- I switched to circular needles for the heel and foot because the needle arrangement was getting uncomfortable (my trusty ChiaoGoo 24” Red Lace needles)
- Honeycomb & Bee Sock Blockers and Floral Lace Cutout Sock Blockers by MlynJedrow on Etsy (I had both of these stained)
- Aqua Sparkles nail wraps by Lily & Fox in the pictures of me knitting with my kitty.
Notes & Such
- This sock yarn is 80% Superwash U.S. Merino Wool / 20% Silk and it has beautiful shine! I’m hopeful the silk will add enough strength. I usually go for the nylon blend, but I’ve heard good things.
- I don’t usually knit with 6” dpns, but when I do, it’s because I don’t want to have to change needles as often… like on these where the stitches hop between needles every 6 rows.
