Grapes..

I don't care for imitation grape flavors; however, this sock yarn is the yummiest!  It is Rio de la Plata Kettle Dyed 100% Merino Superwash in sock weight.  There are 437 yards three-ply yarn in one skein and it makes a nice pair of socks.

The pattern is Anne's School Sock pattern.  I normally knit my socks in stockinette and allow the yarn color to be the focus.  This pattern is a plaid or basketweave pattern that works well with this yarn, don't you think?

   

Anne has another new pattern, Whispering Pines Triangle Shawl.  I bought the pattern last night and already have the yarn chosen from my lace yarn stash.  I love Ms. Knitspot's patterns, she is so talented. 

I still have some things in the works.  Three pair of socks on the needles, some baby items for friends' new baby, and a shawl.

Comments

[Bets]

Those look great, I love basketweave patterns.
That shawl lovely, will look forward to seeing yours!

[anne]

gorgeous grape color; the socks look fantastic!

[Dorothy]

I agree that the basketweave pattern really compliments the yarn. They're lovely (or handsome, as the case may be). Yes, I've seen the new shawl pattern and it's moved to the top of my queue! I have two shawls started right now - just the neverending border to do on one and then I'm definitely starting Whispering Pines. I'm thinking of doing it in undyed Knitpicks Bare and letting the pattern speak for itself. What do you have in mind?

[Lorette]

I love that color! It looks like a very rich merlot. I really love Anne's patterns, too.

[Mrs MJW]

The socks are beautiful.

[snowbird]

Luv luv luv the color of the yarn and the sock pattern. Checked out the Pines Triangle Shawl pattern you mentioned and it is beautiful. Can't wait to see how yours turns out and what type of lace yarn you will use.