I've been eagerly awaiting the arrival of October, so that I could participate in Socktoberfest! After watching people turn out amazing socks in previous years, and hearing that Through The Loops was planning to offer a Mystery Sock pattern this year, I knew I was in.
If this is Greek to you, please allow me to explain! Socktoberfest is a month-long sock knitting celebration, and the Mystery Sock is a new sock pattern, kindly offered at the blog Through The Loops. The Mystery Sock pattern is released one piece at a time, over the month, so you have no idea what you're knitting until you're done. This is a great practice for me, since I can get a little crazy planning things out ahead of time. (Striving for "perfection", you know?) Last year, my planning-brain balked at the idea of a pattern like this, but since this is the year I embrace imperfection, I'm doing it, even if that part feels a little uncomfortable. Because uncomfortable can be good, right?
I'm knitting my pair out of Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock, which has been marinating in my stash for several years now. I'm loving the way it's knitting up, and am already eagerly awaiting the next step in the pattern. It's not too late to join, if you want to!
The sock colours are so pretty. Can't wait to see what it will turn out to be :)
Posted by: erin | October 02, 2009 at 07:53 PM
What a great idea, how much fun the anticipation must be. I would really love to knit socks, but I haven't had the courage yet.
Posted by: Jennifer | October 02, 2009 at 08:30 PM
That bit of imperfection is looking mighty fine. I enjoyed knitting the cuff so much that I've started the second one, there's something very satisfying in being done as far as you can be for the moment at that little bit isn't there?
Posted by: Sarah | October 03, 2009 at 12:54 AM
Looking great so far Charity! Love the colors in the yarn!
Posted by: Patty | October 05, 2009 at 06:55 AM
Love your colours! It's so fun hey?
When is that 2nd clue coming?!
Love the earflap hat too - super cute.
Posted by: Miss Scarlett | October 06, 2009 at 06:33 PM
Pretty yarn choice. I'm looking forward to finishing clue #2 today, just in case you weren't aware clue 2 is now live.
Posted by: Chelle | October 08, 2009 at 01:36 PM
Very pretty in the Lorna's Laces! I just finished the 1st repeat of clue 2 - a wonderful pattern!
Posted by: Pat | October 10, 2009 at 08:51 AM
I've been thinking about starting those socks. Now I'm even more intrigued.
Posted by: Tammy | October 10, 2009 at 02:57 PM