As you know, I’m a bit of a Hunter Hammersen fangirl. So, when she started knitting these socks on her blog, I was following along. Then she mentioned an option for a “swoopy thing on the foot” and I got really excited. They are nice plain, but add in something swoopy and I’m smitten. So, I started commenting on her blog and ravelry about how I couldn’t wait to see the swoopy business and the next thing you know, I’m knitting swoopy thing on the foot socks for the pattern. It’s all VERY exciting! Look here. That’s me! I’m a “super awesome secret knitter”. whee! and to sweeten the pot, the yarn she sent me for the socks is String Theory Caper Sock in Beach Plum and ya’ll, it is delicious!


The pic doesn’t do it justice, so for now, you’ll have to trust me. Delicious!



Don’t worry, I’ll let you know when the pattern is out. I’m already dreaming of a second pair. I’m not sure yet if I’ll go plain or swoopy, but man, this pattern is addictive.

Tags: beach plum, caper sock yarn, hunter hammersen, string theory yarn

New Year’s Resolutions 2014

1. Frequent more local eateries.


fyi: the guacamole at Mother’s Cafe is delicious!

2. Finish the quilting project I’ve been working on by April 15. The Husband and I worked on the taxes New Year’s Eve, so I should have some free time in early April.

3. Don’t be jealous, but I also spent New Year’s Eve cleaning off my desk while enjoying a mimosa. That’s how I roll. Start 2014 with a (mostly) clean desk – check!

4. Continue to enjoy driving my all electric Nissan Leaf! 37k + gas free miles and counting! (Stop spending the money I’m saving on yarn. The stash is getting out of control.)

5. Eat more fresh fruits and veggies and frequent the farmer’s market.


6. Take more time to smell the knitting (or roses).

8. Try 1 new healthy recipe per month.

7. Increase my machine sewing comfort level (from you know, almost none).

8. Finish 14 pairs of socks.

Including my Hunter Hammersen Swoopy Thing on the Foot Socks (more on that tomorrow).

…and the socks formerly known as the Glass Slippers (Bea Socks by Christina Wilkins).


9.Do NOT buy any more items for wrapping gifts. My gift-wrapping supply inventory still makes my yarn stash seem sane.

Have a very happy 2014! I wish you all an amazing year!!!

To see what others are working on, check out:
Tami’s Amis
Small Things
Frontier Dreams

Tags: hunter hammersen, New Year's Resolutions, WIP Wednesday

I spent a good portion of November on my slate blue socks for a KAL and skated in just under the wire. only to realize that I’d accidently screwed up the pattern on the top of the second foot in my haste (and cockiness). I still have not decided if I’ll rip or not, but just now, I’m leaning towards the personal growth route and leaving them. (don’t ask me why being ok with substandard socks is personal growth. it just is.)


You know a pattern is lovely when there’s a big glaring mistake and the socks still look damn good. This pattern starts off slow, but you’ll be moving so fast by the foot of the second sock that you may make a careless cabling mistake. You’ve been warned.

Pattern: Delias eucharis Sock by Hunter Hammersen

Yarn: Plucky Knitter Primo Fingering (I was worried I’d run out of yarn, but my feet are size 7.5-8 and I had plenty.)

Colorway: Flying Atlas

Needles: 2.25mm (if you’ve got a sock knitter in your life, Signature Needle Arts dpn’s make a lovely Valentine surprise.)

Tags: delias eucharis socks, Flying Atlas, hunter hammersen, Plucky Knitter, Plucky Knitter Primo Fingering, Primo Fingering