I've knit Monkeys before but they were for someone else. I really like the pattern but am trying the No Purl Monkeys this time around. I'm using Dream In Color Starry yarn:
The colorway is Happy Forest and I really love the subtle changes in green with the flecks of silver.
I'm about halfway through with the gusset on the first sock:
I love this color so much that I'm thinking about using it to make a Pembroke vest out of it for the wee one on the way. I love how that center cable splits for the V up the neck.
In non-knitting news, I found a great Snickerdoodle recipe by Martha Stewart. Snickerdoodles aren't my favorite cookie but I had all of the ingredients on hand for these so I thought I'd try them out. Yum! Half of the batch will go over to my friend Ellen, who celebrates a birthday today.
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I think Monkey must work with almost EVERY sock yarn. I've never seen an ugly Monkey. I love the green with the silver flecks. Very festive.
Yum ....snickerdoodles. I LOVE them fresh from the oven. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm...cinnamony wonderful.
Posted by Dee | January 2, 2010 9:31 PM
Posted on January 2, 2010 21:31
Hi Paige - thanks for stopping by the new blog! I've been teaching mostly socks at KP, but some lace, and am starting a sweater class next week.
Love your Monkeys! I think I'm going to go no-purl next time I make them too.
Would love to see you soon - I haven't made it out to Mayberry's since before t-giving myself, but hopefully soon. And congrats on your pregnancy!!!
Posted by Karen | January 3, 2010 9:42 AM
Posted on January 3, 2010 09:42