good-natured ribbing

I haven’t done much yarn shopping recently (relatively speaking). I bought one skein of Schaefer “Anne” sock yarn this month, to add to my “Anne” collection. I think I’m officially addicted to this yarn. It’s 60% merino wool superwash, 25% mohair, 15% nylon. Luxury for the toes.

I also purchased some Wildfoote via Kira — she was at a conference in Rochester, NY and found some time to explore the LYSs and picked up it up for me. Why can’t we find more Wildfoote around here, do you think?

I recently finished a pair of basic stockinette socks in Socks That Rock “Kryptonite.” According to my research, the green and gold Kryptonite should be enough to *at least* make Superman sick to his stomach (he’s a little too good for me — give me a tortured, Christian Bale-ninja-Batman).

Check out my first “eye of partridge” heel – the stitches really pop out in an interesting way. [OK, I realize that I sound like the knit nerd of the week, but I really can't deny it.]

I have also received my July & August Sock-of-the-Month club deliveries, yay! For July, there was a pretty lace pattern + Cascade Fixation, and for August, a (new to me) yarn called “Wick” from Knit One Crochet Too. It’s a blend of 53% soy, 47% polypropylene and is extremely soft to the touch.