Hello and welcome to the eigth installment of the the Sock Knitter’s Almanach: August!
For the new kids on the block, the Sock Knitter’s Almanac is Tricot & Stitch’s informal monthly yarn club. Each month you’ll discover a new colorway inspired by the month theme and a suggested sock pattern to knit, to expend your sock knitter’s experience and have fun!
Would you care to join me for a drink (in moderation or virgin) ? Well, the closest thing to a drink, knitting style, is what I tried to achieve with this month colorway! Think bright colours, umbrella in your glass, ice cubes, fruits and the sea in the background… This month’s moodboard is garanteed to make you thirsty!
Here’s “Mai Tai Bleu”, inspired by summer cocktails!
“Mai Tai Bleu” starts with an explosion of yellows, ranging from warm to very bright and neon! Then comes on top two other colours, intense turquoise and neon pink, both in liquid dye and speckles. The mixing effect are magical and yields gorgeous greens and oranges.
“Mai Tai Bleu” is available on a whooping eight bases this month: BFL Fingering, Stellina Fingering, Extrafine Sock 3ply, MCN Fingering, Lurex Fingering, Extrafine Fingering HT, Polwarth Fingering and finally back in the shop, Extrafine Fingering.
The pattern I choose to pair with “Mai Tai Bleu” are the “Lyne Socks” by Dawn Henderson. Those short socks are adorable, with a textured cuff and twisted stitches, perfect to showcase the delicate touch of colours of “Mai Tai Bleu”. The heel is reinforced and the pattern is very well written. Cherry on the cake: it’s available as a free pattern on Ravelry!
Check out my latest podcast episode, Inspirations S2 Ep28, to have a peek at '“Mai Tai Bleu” as well as the Lyne Socks. You can check it here and order your skein in the Etsy shop below, in the '“Almanach” section.
Happy knitting!