I find it interesting that I started these socks as a plane project when I started my new job back in May by flying to Seattle, and finished them before leaving for a team off-site in San Francisco’s Bay Area. Indeed, these socks seem to be attached to travel and I can’t tell whether or not I’m a bit traumatized by it from all the airport shenanigans.
(Honestly, the flights weren’t that bad - we actually left on time and Newark/United shockingly didn’t cancel anything, which means I’ve used up all my luck for the rest of the year).
These lovely socks were designed by Kay F Jones (of Bakery Bears fame) for her daughter’s prom and they’re lovely beyond measure. I wanted something that would enhance the colorway and I felt like this simple lace pattern would do it justice. It consists of two rows that require a bit of concentration and then four rest rows that make them absolutely fly by.
Okay, I say “absolutely fly by” as if they didn’t take three months to finish, but to be fair, I tossed them aside while I participated in Summer Sock Camp, which required me to cast on new socks to qualify.
I got the yarn in one of my Souther Skeins sock boxes (you can watch the unboxing here) and it was a joy to knit with. The main skein and contrast skein work really well together and, despite not typically knitting with that color blue, I found myself drawn to it. I suppose that’s one of the things I like most about sock boxes and mystery kits: I’ve fallen in love with colors and bases that are outside my comfort zone and I feel like a more well-rounded knitter because of that.
And with that, we’ve officially headed into the fall season, which I plan to fill with loads of warm purples, oranges, and - dare I say - browns? #Sockoween2022 is about to kick off, as well, so stay tuned for what I end up knitting for that!
Project Information
Pattern: Prom Queen Socks by Kay F Jones
Colorway(s): Southern Skeins Southern Sock in Garden Party and Reflecting Pool
I’m also
Watching: Becoming Elizabeth
Knitting: Professor Meow Pullover