Addicted to Yarn

I promised my sister-in-law, PhotoWit, a pair of socks last May.  The color she selected was a new Stroll tonal shade from Knit Picks, Pearlescent.  Unfortunately, it did not become available until August 25, 2012.  So we waited, and on the appointed day, I ordered it -- along with 4 other selections of sock yarn that I do not "need".  In addition, I have 3 hand-dyed yarns on order through Etsy.  Plus, there is another Knit Picks sock yarn sitting beside my chair calling to me.  Do I have a problem?  Only if I cannot knit!

Just finished another Hermione's Everyday Socks in Knit Picks' Stroll, colorway Queen Anne.  Gotta love it when a pair comes off the needles so easily. 

The heel is an unknown pattern that I found.  It is kinda like a linen stitch.  Anyone know its name?   


By the way, I am now knitting to keep my sanity.  Husker has withdrawn from chemo and is in hospice.  Mostly, he is in bed. 

Scarlet Woman Wears Hermione's Socks

 These are a textured, not a lace, pattern, Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder.  They have a lot of character and the pattern is easy to execute as well as memorize.  The fit is comfy and they are a pleasure to wear. 

Please note that the hue pops under an overcast day against some old weathered planks.  The color is indeed an eye catcher. 

This view shows off the texture a little bit better.  I am thinking that I should have purchased 2 skeins so that I could create a matching cap.  But, alas, the yarn is hand dyed, so there will not be any going back for more.  The yarn is Madelinetosh, Tosh Merino Light, in scarlet.