Saturday, July 5, 2008

Yummy Distractions

Rainy Day Socks

No I'm not referring to the yummy cupcakes. I'm talking about Miss Babs Yummy Sport yarn from Woolgirl! Wow oh wow! I forgot how much I loved this yarn! I cast these on late Thursday night and just wanted to start the pattern. Well, I couldn't put them down! I can't believe how fast these knit up! Woolgirl is doing a Miss Babs contest for Summer of Socks, so if you have some in your stash, this would be the perfect time to knit them up!

Rainy up close

Summer of Socks pair #2
Yarn: Miss Babs Yummy Sport, color Coventry Green
Needles: US 3
Started: July 3
Finished: July 5
Comments: I knit 10 pattern repeats for the cuff instead of 12. I wasn't sure if I would have enough yarn leftover, but I had plenty (0.8 ounces).

Namaste Bag

This package arrived this week too! I splurged and got the new Namaste Newport bag in the Peacock color (love this color!!). In true Woolgirl style, lots of goodies! That box is filled with 20 Eucalan samples!

Yummy Sport

Oh, and because I'm in love with this Yummy yarn (and it bumped me up to the free shipping), I added this to the order. Colorway New York!

February in progress

No more distractions (I hope!). Back to February Rocks!

Happy Knitting!

xoxo Irishgirlieknits

29 comments:

Rebel said...

Those socks are cute! And I love how the sweater is coming along!

turtlegirl76 said...

Mmm I love Miss Babs. I have some in my stash that I need to knit up someday. Your socks look great! And the sweater is looking good!

Unknown said...

OK- That sealed it. I ordered a Newport bag from Scout in Charcoal. I was feeling a little guilty about spending the money. NEVERMIND!!! It's perfect!

The February sweater is looking great. But you better hurry! With no job and no test... I'm catching up to you! HAHA!

peaknits said...

Wow - what a bunch of fabulous things! I love those socks - I just queued them recently - love. And the bag - wow! I love the New York colorway! And las but not least - love how the February Sweater is coming, I started swatching!

kasiaiscarly said...

wow, that bag is great! makes me want one!!

Jill L said...

The socks are darling -- quick knit too! I have been eyeing oneof those bags. Don't 'cha love Woolgirl?

Bezzie said...

Cute socks!!!!! I need to finish Lily so I can do Shetland Shorty and then onto February Lady! Hahahah!

Zonda said...

Hey! That's where her Peacock bags went! ;) Love the socks! Wish I could knit that fast! Pretty new colorway too!

Marisol said...

My goodness girl your needles are on fire! I for one love all the distractions:) Hey we have matching knitting bags now:) I have a Namaste Catalina in Peacock that I got from Scout:)

Mari said...

Love those socks.
Now if the Girls were open I'd be there buying needles and STR Medium Weight for them.

Enabler.

Beverly said...

LOVE those socks. Thanks for the link to the pattern. It's definitely in my queue now.

The sweater is coming along nicely. I may have to think about making one for myself. I've seen so many on the Net and it'q quickly becoming a favorite.

Anonymous said...

Super speedy! The socks are great, the bag is fantastic and you know how I feel about that sweater.

Unknown said...

Great socks! I love how it's such a quick knit!

I'm so looking forward to my own Namaste bag in charcoal (tomorrow I hope)! Woolgirl Jen is so awesome.

hearthead said...

I LOVE the pattern of those socks. So cute and dainty! Great Job. See you soon! :)

sgeddes said...

The socks look great. I never noticed those blockers before - are they new?

I love the new bag - what a wonderful color.

Brena said...

What a beautiful bag! The color is fantastic. And your socks are very fancy and pretty.

Anonymous said...

love the socks and the namaste bag! and your sweater is looking awesome!!

Auntie Pudentaine said...

Quick socks are the best but that Namaste is making me swoon! Let me know how it holds up in real use.

tapmouse said...

What?! And you were teasing me about forgetting how much I love STR?! I swear, I love Miss Babs Sport! AWESOME! The socks are great and the bag is fantastic! Maybe I'll be getting my bag tomorrow!

adrienne said...

i can't believe how fast you crank out socks!! and then still make progress on your february sweater. i'm jealous. the sweater looks almost done?

Spinning Ninny said...

wow. that was just about the prettiest post i've ever seen! love the socks, love the new bag, and LOVE the february lady sweater! i've been lusting after one of those for quite a while!

Anonymous said...

I'm so in love with everything here. I'm especially coveting your socks and the bag though. The colors are just too perfect.

Neuroknitter said...

Those socks are great!! And what's not to love about a picot edge ;)

I love Miss Babs' yarn...You've inspired me to knit from my stash!!

Great goodies from WG!! Those bags are so cool!!

cpurl17 said...

Cute cute socks! And the purse is adorable!

weezalana said...

Such cute socks! And what a fab bag!

Anonymous said...

Those are cute cute socks!!

Anonymous said...

I love the purse. I'm waiting on one to come when they restock. You're very lucky you snatched that one when you could.

Anonymous said...

The bag is gorgeous! Oh the many knitting projects you can stuff into it.
And the socks are pretty too. Grin.

cockeyed said...

...every time i read your blog i feel the need to start a new project.......

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