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If you know me at all, then you’ll know I’m obsessed with the adorable designs that The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery pumps out. I buy their patterns and kits like I don’t need the expendable income. Most recently, I signed up for their “Under the Sea” SAL that I’m miraculously keeping up with, having completed Clue 2 during my week of FUNemployment between jobs.
They also have a super cute seasonal collection featuring cats, so when they announced they were going to release a similar collection with dogs, I couldn’t pass up the chance to flush more money down the proverbial toilet.
The first pattern in their new series is called “Happy Spring” and includes a rain hat-bedecked pup who’s trying to avoid April showers. It’s so colorful and happy that there’s no way you can make this and not feel happy. In fact, I started it the night before Easter so I’d have something springy to work on while visiting family for the day.
The original design is stitched on white fabric, but I really like this blue hand-dyed linen I bought from Dove Stitch that I’m hoping to use for each pattern in the series, which will continue to be released throughout the year.
I had to make a few color substitutions since I don’t have a full DMC collection, although I’m working diligently on making that a thing, but I think it looks good regardless. For example, I think the rain drops are supposed to be a bit bluer than what I ended up with, but I like them as-is.
Let me know what you think and if you’ve stitched any TFPS patterns in the past!
Hello, friends. I write to you today from the confines of The Westin in downtown Seattle, overlooking the Spheres after having just landed from one of the worst United flights I’ve ever taken (many, many things were terrible about it, but just to give you an idea of my favorite worst thing, my luggage is currently in Chicago because our plane was overweight).
There’s a reason my go-to airline is Alaska.
Whatever. I took my anxiety meds and am now scheduled to attempt picking up my bag from another flight out of O’Hare later tonight, which is causing me to miss dinner with a group of friends and I’m super bummed. I figured I’d regale you with a recently finished project while I drown in my Americano and prepare for day one at my new job tomorrow (hence the reason I, like, need my clothes).
So enough moaning.
Behold my Jack and Sally sock set. When I saw this yarn posted to Always Be Kind Yarn’s instagram late last summer, I knew I had to have it. Y’all know that Scott and I are super into spooky season, especially when said spooky season includes anything Nightmare Before Christmas-adjacent, so when the opportunity arose for me to make us coordinating socks, I knew I had to dive in.
The yarn is great to work with and I love that I was able to make pairs for both of us using what came in the set (Scott has big feet, so it was a little touch-and-go for a hot minute there). Of course I did a contrasting heel and cuff, both for effect and the fact I needed as much of the main color yarn as possible.
That said, I’m really bored of the FLK heel. I haven’t been able to fit them right lately, which I know is my fault because I’m too lazy to measure things properly, but it’s also not as durable as your standard square heel and turn. It’s perfect for self-striping yarn, though, because it doesn’t disrupt the pattern. And yet…
I also worked these using magic loop and I can’t remember why. Magic loop used to be my favorite method for knitting socks and I’m just not in love with it anymore; I much prefer my DPNs these days. Since I started these last fall, it was weird to go back to that method and kind of hate everything about it just to get them off my needles. I’m sure there will come a day where I go back to that technique, but today is not that day. In fact, i have a pair of Kay’s Prom Queen socks on some DPNs in my carry on (which actually made it to Seattle).
Anyway, if you haven’t heard about Laura and her yarns, you need to check her out. For one, she now features my Jack and Sally photo in her instagram shop, which is kind of amazing and I’m really flattered. For two, her yarns are truly beautiful. She focuses on rainbow-colored designs that help bring joy to the world, all inspired by her late daughter (who loved Nightmare Before Christmas!) and raising awareness for suicide prevention. She even has a “You Matter” colorway that I picked up for Suicide Prevention Month back in September; they’re really pretty!
Okay, I’ve officially been here long enough to stalk my bag’s solo trip around the country and confirm it’s on its way to Seattle, so I think I’ll sit on the bed and maybe stare at a wall before writing a strongly worded letter to United about how their $50 compensation doesn’t cover the cost of my cab rides to and from the airport since they refuse to deliver them to me #imnotbitter
Admittedly, this post is a long time coming. I’ve had the Southern Skeins sock box sitting around for over a month now, but life has a funny way of sneaking up on you (in the words of the great Alanis Morissette). There’s been a lot going on around these parts, like multiple doctor appointments, a minor surgical procedure, and even getting another new job.
But better late than never, especially when I can’t do anything but rave about this subscription box.
Watch my review video for more information about what’s inside:
Southern Sock: 75% SW Merino and 25% Nylon 2-ply in “Garden Party” (main skein) and “Reflecting Pool” (mini skein)
A scrappy sock pattern by Angie from Nellie Knitz
Stash Tea
Eucalan Pod
Happy Hands Lotion
Bronze Shepherd Stitch Marker
Jolly Ranchers (!!!)
Project Bag by Miss Fiber Fox in Tula Pink Fabric
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