Not sure why but I never seem to have time to sit and knit during the summer months. But, I’m getting the urge to start knitting. Couldn’t find my favorite pattern so I wrote Susan, who got me started by sending me yarn, needles and a pattern after I guess she got tired of reading on my blog how badly I wanted to knit but I just never did it. So . . put up or shut up! She sent me everything I needed to get started. That pattern she sent me, Classic Socks for the Family by Yankee Knitter Designs is my favorite pattern. Maybe because that’s the one I learned to knit socks with but I’ve tried 6 or 8 other patterns, including the circular needle method and I just love using straight needles and this one pattern. But . . like most of my treasured items, the sock knitting pattern is MIA. I only wanted to know the name of the pattern so I could order myself one. Guess I could’ve searched my blog for the name of the pattern but I didn’t think about that. Oh, no! Sending me the name of the pattern would be too simple for Susan. She had to call her knitting shop and order it for me . . along with a surprise!
It’s much prettier in real life. I should’ve put it on something besides this green mat. I’ve already balled it and will knit it up into socks very soon!
Wonder how she knew I’d love this green color? 
Thanks Susan! I love it but I didn’t expect it.
{ 4 comments… read them below or add one }
Good luck with your socks! You might end up getting addicted like the rest of us!
The yarn of araucania knits wonderful. I ordered two skeins and knitted a clapotis with it.
http://katjaquilt.blogspot.com/2008/08/clapotis-finished.html
LOL i was just wondering this morning when you would have time to knit again.
that yarn looks delicious! makes me think of lime sherbert.
Glad you liked the yarn……. Such a small thing to give to you when you give the rest of us in Blogland so much.