The beginning of the Mystery Socks

As I read about this years Mystery Socks KAL on Through the Loops! blog, I knew I wanted to be a part of the Socktober Fest. I've read about the event on Lolly's blog before, but the prospect of knitting up socks I hadn't choosen meself and didn't know how would come out, made it for me.

I downloaded the first clue Thursday just before getting on a bus to have a long weekend at my parents place, made my younger brother go with me to the yarn shop (he's 17 and must really love me since he put up with things like this...) and he chose the yellow sock yarn (Arwetta Classic #200). Remembering to bring a lot of dnps I cast on in the evening and knit both cuffs while watching television with my mum. Now I'm only sad there is so long to the next clue next Thursday.


In the background is my progress so far on a pair of Mermaide Gloves. It has been freezing here and though I wanted to dedicate October to sock knitting I need something to keep my hands and arm somewhat warm while on the coldest office in the whole university. I'm knitting them in Drops Alpaca in an autumn green with specks of yellow and orange in it. Absolutely lovely.

Happy Socktober everyone - whether participating in the Socktober Fest and Mystery Socks KAL or not...