Monday, October 13, 2025

But Do Your Socks GLOW?

 I visit Yarn Bits and Bobs when I'm in Pittsburgh hanging out with my mom.  When I was there in September, I saw this display of Yarn.Rehab from Meadowcroft Dye Works.

The really bright one is called Black Light Elvis and it followed me home.  I had no idea what I was going to make, but it was sooooooo bright I just had to buy it.


Look at all that loveliness!

I downloaded Easy Peasy Socks for First-Timers from Ravelry.  I'm not a first-timer with socks, but I won't turn down something easy.

I started knitting, but when I read the pattern calling for size 5 knitting needles, my brain mixed that up with size 8 knitting needles.  Why, brain?  WHY?!?!?!

My first attempt at the sock was GINORMOUS!


Once I switched to the proper needle size, the socks were done lickety-split.  I needed a FaceTime video conference with my daughter to talk me through the Kitchener Stitch to finish the sock, but I love them!!!



I get very cold feet in the winter thanks to an autoimmune condition, so wool socks are a NECESSITY!

These are supposed to glow under black light.  I haven't tested that theory yet, but will report back once I do.

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