Smoking Hot Needles: Dutch Skies Socks

Reading a book a day for over a week now, is hazardess to my health! My bloodpressure is up, the last couple of days I woke up with a headache, and felt dizzy. I've got three more books to go, and than I'll be glad when my guys will be back from vacation, and everyday life will resume.

A while back I had a private swap with dear Hannah, where I've got this sock yarn called " Hollandse Luchten" - "Dutch Skies". It's been a while since I finished them, but here they are now:

Totally made for myself!

specifics:

yarn: Storm in Wolhalla, color "Hollandse Luchten", 75% wool, 25% nylon, 100g/460yds - wonderful yarn to work with

needles: 2.25m DP

size: 10.25"

pattern: stitch pattern from a Japanese stitch pattern book, "Knitting Pattern Book 300" page 17 # 40

start-finish: July 1 - July 4

Hannah got some fiber to spin from me, unfortunately it was not much, but look what she did with it. Not only did she a fine job spinning it into gorgeous yarn, but she used all of it to make this cute Carolus.

Thanks for the gorgeous yarn, Hannah. I loved knitting with both skeins, and I've already worn this pair.

I'm off to see the doctor in a bit. Wish you all a wonderful weekend!

14 comments:

Mr Puffy's Knitting Blog: said...: I never knew reading could be hazardous to health!

Lovingggggg the socks. The stitch pattern you chose really shows off the yarn to the best advantage!; August 15, 2008 10:28 a.m.
lexa said...: Great socks! Lovely color. :); August 15, 2008 11:17 a.m.
hakucho said...: What a great name for your socks!! Love love the stitch pattern...and the color blue is so awesome :); August 15, 2008 11:39 a.m.
Kelley said...: Those socks are gorgeous. They look just like skies, and the stitch pattern is beautiful. Great job!; August 15, 2008 12:34 p.m.
Cloudberry said...: Beautiful socks!; August 15, 2008 3:16 p.m.
She Knits Socks said...: What a wonderful pair of socks! Color and pattern are perfect for each other.; August 15, 2008 6:58 p.m.
Teresa said...: Wow! I think blue is becoming a favorite color for me! These are gorgeous, I love the stitch pattern.; August 15, 2008 10:55 p.m.
Anonymous said...: I am so happy you like the yarn and that you made such beautiful socks of it!; August 16, 2008 2:54 a.m.
Debi said...: Just stunning Monkia!
Gonna share that dee-licious pattern with your adoring fans? :::bats eyelashes innocently:::

:); August 16, 2008 7:33 a.m.
Line said...: I visit Hannah blog and like it very much. I love what you did with the dutch skies yarn. Will you wear them in your klompen?; August 16, 2008 7:19 p.m.
Anonymous said...: I was so curious you made of the yarn Hannah send you. These are stunning; definitly Dutch Skies! I love the pattern, beautiful.; August 17, 2008 4:13 a.m.
Ann said...: Gorgeous socks - love the pattern & the colors. Hope you are better now!; August 17, 2008 8:26 p.m.
Kris B said...: Your Dutch skies socks are awesome. Very pretty yarn and a nice pattern to show them off.

I really like what Hannah did with the fiber you sent her.

I hope the Dr. visit went well.; August 18, 2008 7:19 a.m.
La Cabeza Grande said...: What beautiful socks, Monika! I do hope you are feeling better.; August 20, 2008 8:31 p.m.