I'm knitting Monkey socks in the FA merino sock yarn for my BFF. Originally I was making these for her but decided she really needed a pair of more vibrant socks (or, I really needed an excuse to buy more sock yarn). The autumn colorway is appropriately va-va-va-voom, and as a bonus, the yarn is covered in cat hair. More natural fibers for everyone! As soon as I untied the knots that held the skein together, the whole thing immediately tangled, and it was over before even a full revolution of winding could be made. It's amazing really, how a project can be so hopeless before it even starts. Only for the sheer love for my BFF could I have willingly spent three terrible hours untangling and winding. And out of sheer frustration during the three hours did I let the yarn drag itself all over the couch and the floor, picking up all that cat hair like a magnet. Oh those cats. How they shed.

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Wednesday, February 14, 2007 3:16:22 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

You are a very good friend. I've been tempted to hide tangled skeins in the back of my closet a couple of times. The sock turned out beautifully though - love the bright colors!

Kaitie Tee | kaitie dot teeAT NOSPAMgmail dot com

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 4:02:58 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

Stunning!
You are the queen of socks. =)

caitlyn | caitlyncraftsAT NOSPAMgmail dot com

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 4:08:43 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

So, so, so pretty!

Chris | silkAT NOSPAMonvoymail dot com

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 4:34:42 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

pretty! love the new banner, too. dare I ask what happened to Kooch? Okay, pretend I didn't say anything:)

Kelly | kellyknits79AT NOSPAMyahoo dot com

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 4:47:22 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

That is some gorgeous color--so saturated.

Ashley | aeshannonAT NOSPAMgmail dot com

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 4:56:03 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

Monkey Socks. I'd forgotten about that pattern. I'm so casting on for those.

nikki | scrapsfor3AT NOSPAMyahoo dot com

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 5:00:26 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

I know what you mean about the cat hair!!! all my knits are knit with at least 10% cat hair woven in!
Nice sock though!! I just started the monkey pattern the other night on an impluse. I like the pattern a lot.

Emily | mle_mcclendonAT NOSPAMyahoo dot com

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 6:01:10 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

Those are fantastic socks, what a lucky BFF! The colour is great. This is exactly the time of year when we need bright colours.

knitography | allibean1975AT NOSPAMgmail dot com

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 6:23:29 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

Loverly!!

scout | scoutjAT NOSPAMscoutj dot com

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 10:11:23 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

Va-va voom is right. Those are some sexy sock and the perfect pattern for them. Gorgeous colorway

Christy/ Not Hip | ChristynothipAT NOSPAMgoogle dot com

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 11:30:44 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

Dang, that sock looks great. I adore that color. I even went over to Little Knits, but it appears that color is gone. Too bad, but it's not like they stopped making this stuff, so I shouldn't buy every sock yarn I see, right?

Wanda | awandaAT NOSPAMgmail dot com

Thursday, February 15, 2007 10:45:59 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

Love the monkey socks! I just had the same exact problem with a hank of Fleece Artist last night. Hopelessly tangled mess and almost 2 hours to unsnarl it. I also now have the added bonus of cat hair in mine. Fleece Artist (and BFF) is soooooo worth it though.

Bethe | betheanyAT NOSPAMgmail dot com

Thursday, February 15, 2007 11:36:15 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

Wow, that was fast! You rock! Your BFF is so lucky because not only did you brave the torture of detangling just for her, but you have knit such a beautiful sock. It's gorgeous! Great colorway too.

Maritza | cynicthelambAT NOSPAMgmail dot com

Thursday, February 15, 2007 12:35:54 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

That is some rich yarn. And I love the new banner!

Specs | specsknitsAT NOSPAMgmail dot com

Thursday, February 15, 2007 5:29:47 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

Love the natural fiber! between the 3 cats and the dog, there is not one thing in my house that is hair free...LOVE the socks.

Shannon | s dot lee dot fergusonAT NOSPAMgmail dot com

Thursday, February 15, 2007 7:53:12 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

Absolutely gorgeous socks.

Emma | emmaarnettAT NOSPAMcox dot net

Friday, February 16, 2007 10:44:41 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

I have a question for you that couldn't be more off this topic (although, I do love those socks!)...About a month ago you posted a picture of a dessert you made called Lemon Custard Cakes from Martha *tewart. I made them last night and the top came out kindov spongy. Do yours come out like that? Is that why they are called cakes? They tasted wonderful!

Angela | bigang100AT NOSPAMyahoo dot com

Friday, February 16, 2007 12:18:50 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

Love the new banner. Please give Bunny a pat for me if allowed.

Juti | bellsonmeAT NOSPAMyahoo dot com

Saturday, February 17, 2007 9:11:11 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

All these gorgeous red colorways you keep knitting in -- they're making me drunk on color. I love reds! I'm going to spend all my money chasing down these yarns :)!

Jackie | jackieAT NOSPAMplyandburl dot com

Saturday, February 17, 2007 2:46:14 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

Beautiful - I love red socks!

NORA | norazAT NOSPAMoptusnet dot com dot au

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