There are three things I’ve confirmed recently:
- I really love slipped stitch sock patterns,
- Tina of Blue Moon Fiber Arts is the queen of teal colorways, and
- sheep-shaped soap is just about the cutest thing ever.
My Favorite Socks Ever:
BMFA Socks that Rock LW, colorway Gran’s Kitchen. Click for project page.
Still rockin’ this pair of socks, and still absolutely loving them. Loving them so much, in fact, that I’ve cast on ANOTHER PAIR.
Stealth Socks:
BMFA Socks That Rock HW, colorway Grimm. Click for project page.
The pic is blurry but the colorway, Grimm, is absolutely glorious. Tina really knows her way around teals, man, and the pooling is pretty fun on this pair. These are stealth socks because I’m trying to knit them quickly (by the end of the month) and on the sneak, for a certain someone-whom-I-live-with’s birthday. (Here’s hoping his eyes just glaze over when I go on and on about socks and won’t realize these are for him.)
Sheep-Shaped Soap:
In exciting news, I’ve added some new soap to the shop that I’m absolutely in love with. Blackberry Crumble is a goat milk soap scented with blackberry, sage, and a touch of gingersnap fragrance oils that is juicy and bright. I got a little more creative with the Peaches & Cream soap, which consists of white and peach-colored layers of goat milk soap and is scented with southern peach and cream cheese frosting fragrance oils. It smells just like a sweet, decadent, summertime dessert and is finished off with a sprinkling of red and white jojoba beads on the bottom. These soaps are so cute, I honestly can’t stand it.
That’s all from me this week! As for reading, I sped through the Outlander novella “A Leaf on the Wind of All Hallows” which gives a little insight into Roger’s parents’ past and am looking for my next read. Any suggestions? Linking up with Yarnalong and Stitch Along Wednesday.
Woolen Diversions 
It may be a tongue twister but sheep shaped soap IS the cutest thing I’ve seen in a long time!
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Cute soap!
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Two of my favorite things – teal and slipped stitch socks. They look fantastic!
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I love that second color way so much! I keep thinking I’m going to do a slip stitch pattern but have not yet…..and I’ll be putting in an order for some lotion bars in the fall. We had our end of year lunch with several teachers and I used a lotion bar and they all loved it…so I think I’ll be getting them for Christmas…mine was not one of yours, but one I got at Stitches….maybe I’ll see you at a show before then…..
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Have you read the Lord John Series? There are a few novellas and some shorter (at least for Diana Gabaldon) novels. I really liked them – they gave some insight into the Lord John/Jamie friendship.
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Ooh the pooling on that stealth sock looks brilliant! Was it just a happy accident?
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If I could cast on one more pair of socks in good conscience, I’d pick the Stealth socks!
And, yes, sheep-shaped soap (say that 10 times fast) is the cutest thing!
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Gorgeous socks 🙂 I’ve been working on a slip stitch pair today too, Whiz Bang socks. I think I’m going to need to frog the leg back though because the fabric isn’t stretchy enough for me to get my foot in 😦
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your socks are looking fabulous, but I can’t get over how freaking cute those sheep soaps are!! They are totally amazing!!
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I’m impressed. Starting new socks of the same pattern before the other socks are done. I’m tempted. I may need to try that pattern out.
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those socks look DIVINE! the colours are terrific, thanks for sharing I need to keep an eye out myself for some dramatic teal yarn 🙂 jenny xx
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