#Merino Wool Socks

[coridallasmultipass]

Finally knitted Halloween socks that I've been meaning to knit since I bought this yarn last year!

The yarn is from "SavannahRoseHandmade" from the 90s Halloween Collection (sold out now UGH [understandable, but UGH]) and is visually inspired by the movie Scream (1996). I saw the colour pooling effect on their sample swatch when they shared the yarn collection images on Reddit last year, and was immediately like, 'Holy shit it's just like CRT TV static!!' And I had to get it. (And then life happened and I didn't get around to knitting them until now lol).

And unfortunately, I'm SO IN LOVE WITH IT!! THE EFFECT DID TRANSLATE TO SOCKS AND NOW IT'S LIKE, AHHH I NEED MORE. I don't know if I have enough yarn left to make an additional pair, so I'll have to figure out how to weigh it and the socks and see if the weight compares (really don't wanna end up with 3 socks and not enough for the 4th lol). But yeah. I'm so glad I got to do this. The yarn colouration was SO fun to work with, and the yarn was a nice and smooth 1-ply which was a huge relief from the fluffy yarn on the socks I'd been working on just before this. And yes, I did intentionally take this photo in front of those books because of the spiral-ish pooling.

Can I just also... like... holy fuck, man. I LOVE when yarn pools into unique patterns. It's the best phenomenon ever. And especially like for this one being black and white? That subtle grey transition from stark white to pitch black is EVERYTHING. Like I never would have thought one could create yarn that would pool EXACTLY like TV static rolling down the screen when knit. Major nostalgia vibes. I can feel the forcefield.

Also, started these babies September 27 and finished the second sock today October 3rd, which may be a new record for me knitting socks, I was so fucking excited. I even have a big ole 'writers bump' on my finger from the way I hold my knitting needles lmao (was also knitting a different pair of socks before this, too), and my arthritis is Not happy, but screw you, arthritis! I'M HAPPY.

Side note: it would be cool to pair this yarn with like a red addition somehow. Get a Saw vibe going bc of the TV static pooling effect. (I do love Scream though.) Or you could even probably take it a The Ring route with like a fly applique or something. So many horror movie staples with TV static effect, and not enough Scream yarn to test them out!!

Bonus image when the socks were a WIP:

I had my new tooth and doll eye stitch markers going. I DO have bloody murder weapon stitch markers, but none of them are a buck knife (Ghostface's weapon), so I went for general Halloween vibes instead (even tho I use stitch markers like this year-round lol).

[season-77]

Since it’s gotten really cold here, Richard and I decided to empirically test what all the fuss about Evans’ socks is. Let me tell you, for people who are always cold like me, they’re absolutely amazing. Now I completely understand why he keeps wearing them.

[tyrhinosaurus]

Merino silk blend from a local dyer, getting close to halfway I think :)

Will be chain plying and then theoretically socks if I've got the thickness right. And I need to learn socks...

[konansgirlfriend]

Get a gf make her socks

[viciousewe]

I’m not avoiding my 3 spinning and 4 knitting projects!!! I’m not!!!

[sockdreams]

Meet one of our favorite new house brand socks, The Alaskan - Merino Hiking Sock. It’s terry lined wool, so it is very much cushy-soft-wonderfulness while hiking, walking, or just lounging around the house. Plus you get the moisture wicking and insulating properties of our lovely merino wool. And if you sign up for our newlestter by Friday, you’ll receive a code for 20% off on Saturday morning! Just scroll to the bottom of our home page and enter your email (we’ll never [ever] share or sell your information).

P.SSSSSSSSSSSST

Did you notice the sneak peek to our newest house brand item? Keep an eye on our New section in the coming weeks for an excitng new thigh high sock!

[randomstuffnobodywillsee]

i love this yarn

[deadby2091]

Sliming down my foot wear selection.

Foot wear selection, take care of your feet gents.

Sandals for recovery:

Oofos. I wear these 90% of the time I'm not working.

Garrison Work-boots:

Danner Reckonings Winter. (All things Bridgeport ACC, MCCC, WMLC, et cetera.) main garrison boots for North Carolina winters. These are also my to go to rucking boot paired with Fox River Socks and a thin dress sock liner.

Danner Reckonings hot weather. (RTAP/BRC/A&S/ITC/Rucking) these drainage hole covers rarely stay on with heavy use. 

Danner USMC Tropical Boot. 52121 R  (MCIWS-Course/CFT/O-Course/MAI/Jungle Warfare) I'm still not sure if these are better then my completely destroyed bates lites. These boots are sized differently then other Danner boots, also they tend to fall apart a lot quicker from hard use compared to the reckonings. Tropical boots are faux jungle boots, do not wear these for hiking rough mountainous terrain.

Water work:

Altama OTB shoes. (OTB/finning/VBSS/lifting/skydiving) simply a better version of the Converse Chuck Taylors high tops. Great for OTB & VBSS, decent for finning but not the best. Pretty flat so not great for running or rucking.

Poseidon One Shoe. this is a mix of the Converse Truck Taylors and the Aqua Lung dive boots. and are meant for fining.

Field work:

******Why I prefer non-Gore Tex? Moisture becomes trapped in Gore-Tex shoes, causing blisters and bacteria growth.*******

Oboz sawtooth II Low Non-Bdry version. (VBSS/climbing/very light rucking/CQB/patrolling/skydiving) these are great for gripping and hiking on rocky surfaces.

Lowa Zephyr Mid TF. Currently torture testing these. (VBSS/climbing/light rucking/CQB/patrolling/military freefall). these shoes offer ankle support that my oboz sawtooth II lows don’t have & are light.

Sneakers:

Hoka speedgoat 4. (trail running/asphalt/concrete)

Hoka bondi 6. (road running on asphalt & concrete)

Nike pegasus 38. (Road/track/PFT)

Regular wear:

Nike revolution 6. comfort shoe to deal with my near constant foot pain. these replaced my Adidas.

Reebok Nano. these were made for people with wide feet.  

Vans Sk8 Hi skate Notchback Pro shop. (For picking up San Clemente Milfs at Goodies) honestly wore these into the ground; via lifting at EOS & hard skydiving landings at Elsinore.

SOCKS: 

Fox Rivers

Darn Tough 

Merino wool 

Injinji Liner Crew 

Nike No show’s

[haybop-86]

I bought another skein of sock wool because the name of it made me have Our Flag Means Death thoughts and let me tell you something....

BEST decision ever!!!

The purple is actually so much darker than it looked online when I bought it and it is so, so soft!! (Merino/Nylon blend) These are going to be the best socks that I now need to have finished before Season 2 is released!

[sorrellegiance]

can you BELIEVE i had to wait in line to go into the yarn store

[nice-bright-colors]

Ok, I lied a little bit on my last post…

I’ve apparently reach the pinnacle of my life when new socks give me joy.

Next up is to rearrange my sock drawer.

PS - the new mirroless Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 lens is nice as well, but that’s for another post.

[riverofrainbows]

I am halfway through my first sock! After several failed attempts and general hesitation, i am very proud to announce that i am a good part into the heel already (top down sock)

Celebration galore!!

[senadimell]

Cleaned my desk last night (long overdue) and now there are only two projects on it!

[viciousewe]

Spent 1h carefully removing the twist from a lopi single because ??? (Just kidding I know why it’s because I want the benifits of a Lopi yarn in 3 ply yarn)