Monday, February 07, 2011

January socks - done!

This weekend I had a hankering for carrot cake. I've seen this recipe on Lucy in the Attic's blog. She made it sound mouthwatering good, and it's very easy, so I gave it a try.

Feb.5-Carrot Cake with cream cheese-butter-orange icing-5

Not bad. I really liked it. I didn't wait long enough for the icing to harden, before slicing the cake, but I like room temperature food more than cold, from the fridge. Contrary to Lucy though, I love cream cheese (all kinds of cheese really), so I made a butter/cream cheese/orange/sugar icing. Yummy! Needs some tea to go with it to round it all up.

BTW- some people asked me for the recipe for my "Reindling". I'll have to translate it first, but I will put it up here.

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One of my knitting goals for this year was to knit a pair of socks each month (or more if possible). Well I did finish my first pair in time.

Theme & Variations socks-done-5

pattern: Theme & Variation socks by Elizabeth Sullivan
yarn: 100% superfine merino (how long will they last? so thin, so soft) came as a kit from Sweet Paprika Design
needle: 2.25mm, 5 DP
start-finish: January 7 - 28, 2011
size: womens 11
mods: since the cuff was dark blue, I wanted the toes to be dark blue too. I shortened the leg part, because I thought I'd run out of yarn. Not so.

Theme & Variations socks-done-8

These socks turned me into a whiny being. I'm not going to knit with more than two colors in a row any time soon again. I'm so glad they are done. I like how they look though.

Theme & Variations socks-done-7

I've already picked out my next pair. I also finished shawl # 3 this weekend, and cast on shawl # 4, which is the Blooming Mystery KAL shawl. Didn't do much spinning over the weekend, oh well.
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27 comments:

  1. MiAFebruary 07, 2011 4:44 a.m.

    Very beautiful socks!

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  2. 2pawFebruary 07, 2011 5:30 a.m.

    Your socks are gorgeous, and even though they made you whiny, I think they were worth it.
    Mmm that cake looks scrumptious!! I love cream cheese icing as well.

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  3. KathaFebruary 07, 2011 5:32 a.m.

    mmmmmhh, that cake looks and sounds very delicious! maybe i'll give it a try soon =)

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  4. AnnaFebruary 07, 2011 5:43 a.m.

    What a gorgeous pair of socks, they make me want to knit myself a pair.

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  5. momsue84February 07, 2011 6:41 a.m.

    Gorgeous socks, and that carrot cake makes me so hungry! Carrot cake is my all time favorite. Can't wait to see your shawls!

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  6. CelticCastOnFebruary 07, 2011 8:09 a.m.

    holy cow that carrot cake looks delicious! I want to eat it NOW!!!
    Love the socks even though you hated knitting them. I've been thinking of purchasing the pattern and using scraps for mine.

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  7. CatherineFebruary 07, 2011 8:45 a.m.

    The colours and pattern on those socks are gorgeous (I agree about knitting in many colours, not for me!)

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  8. keriFebruary 07, 2011 9:39 a.m.

    Oh what beautiful socks! I love the color combo!

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  9. MichelleFebruary 07, 2011 10:37 a.m.

    I really like the sock colors. I've stopped being too afraid of colorwork but I'm not sure I want to do it on socks. The cake looks yummy.

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  10. UnknownFebruary 07, 2011 10:47 a.m.

    The cake looks super yummy! And I too prefer my baked goodies while they are warm. I am trying out knitting socks for the first time this year and It is an interesting experience. I am aiming for a pair of socks every two months as I am not all that fast with dpns yet. I also have a blog if you're interested in checking it out, http://ashleysknittingadventures.blogspot.com/

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  11. KathyFebruary 07, 2011 12:34 p.m.

    I knew that was a SPD. Good info on the multi colors. i'm just starting colorwork. I love her fish socks but your socks look fab

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  12. Tricô e Mais TricôFebruary 07, 2011 1:51 p.m.

    Monika was your cake look great! I even had a desire to do!
    As the half, I loved, it was beautiful!

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  13. Päivi, LankakomeroFebruary 07, 2011 2:56 p.m.

    Socks are beautiful, lovely blue shades!

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  14. LaurieFebruary 07, 2011 3:40 p.m.

    Beautiful, beautiful socks! I think they were well worth every whine. LOL!

    The carrot cake looks so good - might have to make some for my husband (who likes it more than I do).

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  15. SusanFebruary 07, 2011 4:04 p.m.

    I haven't had carrot cake in years and yours looks so good! The socks are drop dead gorgeous but I know that I would run out of patience for knitting them.

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  16. Mr Puffy's Knitting Blog:February 07, 2011 4:32 p.m.

    Your socks are so cheerful and fun ~ a beautiful color selection and pattern choice!

    The carrot cake looks fabulous but it's the bread recipe that I'll be waiting for :)

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  17. Carrie#KFebruary 07, 2011 5:30 p.m.

    They might have made you whiny but they're so cute! I love blue and sunshine colors together.

    That carrot cake looks DELICIOUS. I think that's what I've been hankering for.

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  18. BeverlyFebruary 07, 2011 5:40 p.m.

    Beautiful socks. Such a wonderful color combination.

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  19. hakuchoFebruary 07, 2011 7:23 p.m.

    Very cute socks!!

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  20. WanderingcatstudioFebruary 07, 2011 9:04 p.m.

    Oh that carrot cake is making my mouth water (carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is one of my weaknesses!) Great socks.. but I want shawl pics!!! ;)

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  21. Delusional KnitterFebruary 07, 2011 9:18 p.m.

    I am drooling over here, the icing melting like that, oohhh!! Thanks for sharing the recipe. Your socks are beautiful. Quite an acomplishment with all the colorwork for a pair of socks a month!

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  22. BeckyFebruary 08, 2011 11:37 a.m.

    Beautiful socks! I love the slight variations in the blue.

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  23. DebbieFebruary 08, 2011 5:55 p.m.

    Stunning socks and that cake looks oh, so yummy!

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  24. AnonymousFebruary 08, 2011 8:50 p.m.

    Love the socks, especially the colors.
    margieinmaryland

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  25. Queen of the Tea CosiesFebruary 08, 2011 8:53 p.m.

    Beautiful beautiful beautiful clever socks.

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  26. monicaFebruary 12, 2011 11:30 a.m.

    Your socks are so pretty!!

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  27. illusionsFebruary 25, 2011 2:26 a.m.

    Thanks for the wonderful recipe! Will try out tomorrow and get back...loved the socks and yet again think you are genius.

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