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June 21, 2007
Another Sock
The next sock in the basket is the Undulating Rib sock from the ever-popular Favorite Socks book from IK. The yarn ... well the yarn is the Ocean Minerals from Piece of Beauty.
The yarn isn't as blue as it looks - it's greener. Greenish turquoise I suppose. Piece of Beauty switched from a superwash merino to a superwash BFL sock yarn and I was skeptical when I ordered it. Not because I have anything against BFL, but because I loved the merino so much. I have to say, I'm very impressed with this yarn. It's soft (I was worried about it's softness), yet feels like it will wear well. All in all, a great sock yarn.
I'm using my new Lantern Moon Sox Stix for this project. Size 1 - 2.25mm. The pattern called for a US 3 and 4 and I was stumped by that because the gauge is 18 sts to 2 inches. That's 9 stitches per inch. I measured my gauge on the Retro Rib socks and it was about 17 sts to 2 inches. I know this is different yarn, but not that different. I just can't imagine a fingering weight (which is the weight specified in the pattern) sock yarn knit on size 3 needles. Am I crazy? Anyway, I don't know what my gauge is for this sock, but it looks to be about the right size and the pattern is super stretchy. So I'm pretty sure it will fit my sister.
Yesterday was a big baking day at my house. I made more Oatmeal Toasting Bread. I'll save you from a picture because it looks just about like the last batch. And since I was on an oatmeal kick I decided to make oatmeal raisin cookies too. I tried a new recipe - more of a refrigerator dough - and I really, really like them.
They're large, which Travis likes, and very soft and chewy. I don't like oatmeal raisin cookies that get hard and these definitely aren't. I also like that they didn't get really flat, which is a common problem I have with cookies. So, I made a mark in the cookbook and will make these again.
Comments
Socks and cookies. Works for me!
Posted by: Carole at June 21, 2007 7:20 PM
The sock looks great! Now you have to share the recipe, or at least what book the recipe for those cookies is in!
Posted by: Jenn at June 21, 2007 7:37 PM
It's great to see that stitch pattern up close. I had marked it for my grandma, and now I think it's definitely a winner. Am I a wimp for running away from any wool that isn't merino??
Posted by: grumperina at June 21, 2007 9:08 PM
Pretty socks! And I like a soft yet chewy oatmeal cookie, too. I used to have a good recipe, but seem to have lost it (or more likely, forgot what book it's in). The recipe I usually use, my grandma's, is soft and cakelike -- still better than hard, but a little chewy is nice!
Posted by: janna at June 21, 2007 9:37 PM
The sock looks beautiful -- I love the colors.
I don't like oatmeal raisin cookies that get flat either. What book is the recipe from?
Posted by: caitlyn at June 21, 2007 10:28 PM
I have been looking at that yarn for ages, not knowing whether to try it, I think that I will seeing how beautifully your socks have knit up! I wish I could pop round to you for afternoon tea, imagine all the gorgeous cakes you would make, your baking looks so tasty. :)
Posted by: Lin at June 22, 2007 12:23 AM
Your cookies look lovely, I like them chewy and a bit soft as well, not hard. Your socks are fab, I'm jealous, I CANNOT for the life of me, master socks. Even though I have that book, which I thought would make me a great sock knitter. Maybe I need to sleep with it closer to my bed??!!
Posted by: liz at June 22, 2007 5:32 AM
I love the colors in the new socks. I think the colors do a nice job of showcasing the stitch pattern. As usual, your baking looks great!
Posted by: Knittripps at June 22, 2007 11:08 AM
There are so many good reasons that book is so popular. Looking lovely.
Posted by: Theresa at June 22, 2007 12:04 PM
i love oatmeal cookies...i also like to play with the add ins, such as using chocolate chips or chips and nuts, dried cranberries...no matter what it is all yummy!
Posted by: kaetlyn at June 22, 2007 1:07 PM
I love me some crunchy cookies....I know I'm the only one who dislikes soft cookies but the texture grosses me out when they're not crispy.
Oh, and my mom taught me that using cold dough makes the cookies not flatten out. Don't know if it's true, but my cookies don't flatten!
Posted by: Amy in StL at June 22, 2007 2:48 PM
Those cookies look beautiful! If they taste half as good as they look, then they must be terrific.
And I love the Undulating Rib sock! I'm knitting those for my sock pal right now. The pattern looks great with the PoB yarn--what a lovely colorway!
Posted by: seedless grape at June 23, 2007 7:13 AM
I looked at those socks last night and wondered the same thing - it seems like a few of the socks in that book have needle sizes WAY out of whack for the size yarn.
What cookbook are the cookies from? Oatmeal raisin are both hubby and my FAVORITES!
Posted by: stacey at June 25, 2007 11:03 AM
Fabulous color. Fabulous sock, also; I have the IK book and I don't remember this pattern being so beautiful. I love it.
Posted by: jessie at June 25, 2007 2:24 PM
Yum soft chew oatmeal raising cookies - my mouth is watering. Love the sock pattern you picked.
Posted by: Asaknitter at June 25, 2007 5:26 PM
Those socks are on my to-do list too, and it looks like that yarn is going on my to-buy list!
Posted by: joy at June 26, 2007 1:37 AM
Beautiful sock and that yarn is unbelievable. Yummy cookies too!
Posted by: Wanda at June 27, 2007 8:19 PM
Lately I've been gaining weight just looking at the yummy treats on your blog!
Love the socks!
Posted by: Holly at June 28, 2007 5:41 PM
Gorgeous socks and yummy cookies!! Nothing like a Friday read of my two favorite things!!
Posted by: Cathy at July 6, 2007 11:41 AM
I am in the market for a new digital camera. Do you still love your Canon SD800? I am not looking for anything as fancy as a digital SLR.
Posted by: Knittripps at July 8, 2007 2:31 PM
