Socks                     

Golda, is a resident of Wisconsin, and knit these Vipor Pilot socks by Glenna C.  Golda used Dream in Color Starry for this project, and the pattern is a Ravelry download.  what a gorgeous blue -- thanks Golda, nice work!

Debi from Washington knit these lovelies!  They were knit from the top down and already given as an Easter gift.  They've got Easter written all over them.  So pretty, so Spring!  If you'd like to get to know Debi better, take a look at her blog.  Thanks Debi for participating!!

So far this has been my year of "Random Acts of Sock Giving". I used to knit and give socks to lots of people, but just didn't have the time anymore. So this year I have knit and given socks to 4 people that just don't expect it. Very fun.
www.FancyImageYarn.com Myra Garcia - Fancy Image Yarn Shop - Shelton, Washington.

Arlene comes to us from Texas.  She's in love with Madelinetosh Tosh Sock, and knit her version of Vellamo by Taina Anttila.  This pattern is a free Ravelry download if you are a member there.  Arlene used the Burnish & Wash colorways for this project.  Very special socks -- thanks Arlene for participating.

Abbigail lives in Tucson, Arizona and these are her Waving not Drowning socks by Violet Green.  The yarn Abbigail used is Crock-O-Dye from Knit One Crochet Too.  These are very fun and creative photography from every one.  Thank you so much Abbigail for participating in sock month.

We haven't had an entry out of New Jersey so far, but now we do.  Cathy from New Jersey, knit the Oblique Openwork socks by Charlene Schurch using Dream in Color Smooshy.  Cathy got her yarn from Woolbearers, also in New Jersey.  The pattern for these socks can be found in the book, Sensational Knitted Socks, ask for it at your LYS.  I love the color of this blue, fresh, happy and warm.  Thanks Cathy for sharing your work with us, and wear your socks in good health.

Another northwest gal, Marian from Washington knit Nancy Bush's Birch Leaf Socks using Artful Ewe's Hand-Dyed Yarns' Panda Merino/Bamboo.  You can read more about Marian on her blog.  Great stitch definition on these socks and I LOVE the color.  Well done Marian, and thank you so much for participating!

Lorna Pearman of Oregon designed and knit these way too cute Elvish Baby Booties.  She used ONline Linie 2 Supersock Silk for this project.  LOVE LOVE LOVE!!  What can I say, except there are such talented people amongst us.  The pattern for these booties is available as a Ravelry download, OR you can purchase these from Lorna's website.  Thank you so much Lorna for sharing your work with us!  These booties would be a show stopper at any baby shower.

Michelle Hunter lives in Dublin, Ohio and designed and knit these lively socks.  She calls them Stripes Alive, and used Zitron Trekking XXL for this project.  To see more from Michelle, please visit her blog.  Thank you Michelle for participating and sharing your work - great socks!

California checkin in with Yvonne.  Knitting Pure and Simple was the pattern (216) used in these beauties!  AND, Three Irish Girls McClennan Fingering yarn in the colorway Maeve.  I just have to say - I LOVE all things Irish, and Maeve was the name I was to name my baby girl.....only I never had one, I have a Chris & Kevan.  Yvonne purchased her lovely yarn at Bobbin's Nest Studio in Santa Clara, California.  Thank you Yvonne!

Kim from Texas knit these Barcelona Socks by Helen Waittes.  The yarn that Kim chose for her project is Malabrigo Yarn Sock in the color Abril!  These are beautiful socks.  I better get busy - thank you Kim!

Here's Lynn's finished latest - Serendipity Socks by Ellie Putz, out of the book Sock Club: Join the Knitting Adventure; ask for this book at your LYS.  Lynn used some Hand Painted Knitting Yarns, individually hand painted for Amanda's Art-Yarn in Poulsbo, Washington.  this particular yarn is called Sock Superwash Merino Donegal Barber of Seville Light.  They came out great, as usual!

Beverly is first up, and she comes to us from South Carolina. Bev knit the Elongated Corded Rib by Charlene Schurch. Bev used Schachmenmayr nomotta Regio Bamboo Color purchased at her LYS Hook 'n Needle. You can find the pattern for this project out of the book Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch.....ask for it at your LYS.