Happy St. Patrick's Day - oh, and it's my blogiversary, too! Hard to believe it's been six years already. I'm so grateful for all the wonderful friends I've made through this blog, both in real life and online. I know blogs aren't as popular as they once were - we've all begun spending way too much time on Ravelry - but I still enjoy keeping a record of my knitting and my life, and intend to do so as long as even one person is out there reading. Even if that one person is just me. However, I think it will be a long time before that happens, so a big thank you to all who are still here with me.
It wouldn't be St. Pat's day without the wearing of the green, and my latest pair of socks fit that bill nicely.
- Madder Ribbed Socks from "Knitting Vintage Socks" by Nancy Bush. I've knit a lot of socks, as most of you know, and I've decided my preferred patterns are ribs. While I enjoy the occasional complicated lace or cable pattern, to me socks are for mindless knitting, and ribs work wonderfully for that. They also generally produce a well fitting sock. The only adjustment I made to this pattern was to use my regular flap/gusset heel. The pattern had the same kind, and rather than reinvent the wheel, I went with what works for me.
- The yarn is Dream in Color Smooshy, in "Happy Forest." It's a deeper, darker color than my monitor shows. Both yarn and color are fabulous. This was the first time I used Smooshy, but won't be the last.
Leave your answer in the comments. All the correct answers will be put into a hat/bowl/cat dish and the lucky winner will receive this:
- A project bag sewn by yours truly.
- two skeins of JoJoLand Harmony lace weight
- A 2010 calendar, full of flower photos taken by me. (These were in short supply this year, as I miscounted my needs when ordering. This one was held back just for the contest.)
- two skeins of Regia 4-ply sock yarn - enough for one pair of socks
Too late for the contest, but congratulations! We're in the same class! It's actually fairly amazing how many of us started blogging at almost the same time.
Posted by: Lorette | April 01, 2010 at 06:38 PM
Happy Blogiversary! I hope there's many more! I guess 146 pairs. I'm having trouble imagining that many pairs of hand knit socks. :)
Posted by: Sydney | March 21, 2010 at 07:07 PM
One meeeeelion socks!!
Posted by: evilsciencechick | March 21, 2010 at 01:56 PM
147?
happy Blogiversary!
Posted by: hpc | March 21, 2010 at 01:41 PM
Congratulations on your blogiversary- those of us who are still at it need to stick together!
I counted 145.
Posted by: Pat | March 20, 2010 at 10:06 PM
Happy Blogiversary!
My guess, 144. Thanks for the fun, Jane!
Posted by: Diana T | March 19, 2010 at 11:12 PM
Happy Blogiversary! I still prefer blogs over Ravelry, so hopefully at least the two of us will be around for a while. :)
Good luck to everyone in the contest!
Posted by: Debby | March 19, 2010 at 08:04 PM
First things first...Happy Blogiversary!! I'm glad that you are sticking around this space and am looking forward to more years! Like you, blogging is still the online medium that just fits me the best.
My count is 144 (assuming you mean full-sized socks and not booties!). I of course would love to win the 'correct number' package because it's so great, but the main reason I wanted to enter was to see for myself what number you are up to now! :) Your dedication to sock knitting is so impressive to me! So you must wear hand-knit socks every single day?
That was fun...
Posted by: Rachel | March 18, 2010 at 04:38 PM
Congratulations on your blog's birthday! And on knitting 145 pairs of socks. That is very impressive!
Posted by: Marsha | March 18, 2010 at 12:34 PM
wow, i seem to be a lot smaller in number than others. I have these as your 71st pair (including booties)
happy 6th blogiversary!!
Posted by: turtle | March 18, 2010 at 11:52 AM
143? (Matching pairs, not counting booties.)
Happy blogiversary!
Posted by: ikkinlala | March 18, 2010 at 09:30 AM
I counted 145th, but I'm not all that good at counting -- at least not in knitting. ;)
Happy Blogiversary!
Posted by: Becky | March 18, 2010 at 12:53 AM
Not really a clue, but I'll go along with 145 pairs.
Happy Blogiversary...i'll keep on reading it.
Posted by: Diane | March 17, 2010 at 11:00 PM
Happy Blogiversary! It been great meeting you and I wish you many more blog years. I guess 146 without the booties.
Posted by: Lifesastitch | March 17, 2010 at 10:10 PM
I just finished a pair in that exact same color today!
Posted by: Guinifer | March 17, 2010 at 08:32 PM
Happy blogiversary dear friend! I always look forward to your beautiful photographs of your wonderful knitting....
I'll be a faithful reader, as always....xox
LOVE those SMOOSHY green socks!
Posted by: greta | March 17, 2010 at 08:01 PM
I'm not entering, but how could I resist wishing you a happy blogiversary! :)
Posted by: Chris | March 17, 2010 at 06:46 PM
I'm glad to have met you Jane! Congrats on 6 years of blogging! (I won't be entering the contest but I can't wait to see who won)
Posted by: Mouse | March 17, 2010 at 03:08 PM
I say 144, also known by the not very complimentary term, one GROSS.
Congrats Jane, and a Happy Saint Patrick's to you too.
Posted by: Nell | March 17, 2010 at 01:08 PM
Guessimate = #146 - keep on knitting AND blogging - CONGRATS!
Posted by: Mary Ellen | March 17, 2010 at 01:07 PM
Happy blogiversary, Jane. That's a lot of blogging! AND - a lot of socks.
Hope there are many more happy years of blogging and knitting in your future.
Posted by: Dee | March 17, 2010 at 01:03 PM
145 pair of socks not counting booties! LOL LOVED looking at your completed projects. At the rate I knit socks I would have to live to be 200yrs old!
Posted by: Sue | March 17, 2010 at 12:50 PM
I won't enter the contest, but I WILL wish you a happy blogiversary!
Posted by: Janice in GA | March 17, 2010 at 12:42 PM
Happy Bloggiversary! You have knit more socks than anyone else I know. I'm wearing green socks today, too!
Posted by: margene | March 17, 2010 at 12:41 PM
I choose 145 completed pairs. Congratulations!
Posted by: Cher | March 17, 2010 at 12:36 PM
That took me way longer than it should.
148 (or 149, if you count the baby booties).
Congrats on bloginess (and lots of socks)!
Posted by: Laura Gosnell | March 17, 2010 at 12:04 PM
I think it's 146 pairs. I'm so happy to know you! Happy Blogiversary!
Posted by: Sandy | March 17, 2010 at 12:00 PM
145th pair. Congratulations.
Posted by: Chery | March 17, 2010 at 11:41 AM