This weekend, I took a break. Made time to knit, cook, do laundry and relax with girlie activities; all the things I've been putting on the back burner over the past months.
So what's this color Tosh Sock that I'm knitting? It's Tomato! Elizabeth, I can't believe you guessed it right off the bat! Since green is usually my color, a bold red-orange (the color in person is more vivid even than this photo) is definitely outside my color-comfort-zone. But it's THE color that jumped out at me with my first Madelinetosh shipment, and I went with my heart. I think it's funny that you all know my color preferences so well- in the comments you all chose dark or warm colors, things you are definitely right that I don't usually knit. I'm such a predictable knitter! I have to admit that I'm already considering knitting the Amber Trinket colorway next.
I'm knitting the Nutkin pattern, which is one of those patterns that you can look at the pattern for the first few rows, then put it away. If you'd like to learn how to "read" your knitting, this is a good pattern to teach you. The pattern is simple and it's easy to see what stitches are where and what stitch goes next.
That's why I like socks - a color I could never wear next to my face will work fine on my feet, unless I am doing some extreme acrobatics (which would also result in pain and probably injury!) Your socks and that Amber Trinket are gorgeous!
Posted by: Vickie | June 13, 2011 at 11:21 AM
I also guessed Tomato. Its on your blog. Love the nutkin pattern.
Posted by: mary | June 13, 2011 at 02:29 PM
Your sock is beautiful! Think I'll try that pattern next. I'm knitting up madtosh sock in Earl Grey in the Monkey pattern. I love that color so much that I ordered it in the Pashmina, too.
Posted by: janet | June 14, 2011 at 09:04 AM
Love that colour - I am going to knit Tanis Orange Blossom next - again not a colour I would choose. I love the Nutkin pattern but I found the instructions for turning the heel confusing so I did it the way I always do and it worked out fine. I particularly like the nice top edge. Glad you are finding some ME time - not easy during a renovation.
Posted by: Wendy | June 14, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Good for you! You inspire us to try colors outside our "usual". Thanks!
Posted by: April | June 14, 2011 at 07:47 PM