Let the record reflect that I love this yarn. It has that warm, squishy feel that you really want in a winter sock. The shade of blue is my very favorite shade of blue. It’s a bold jewel toned blue that is absolutely gorgeous.

All that said, this yarn and I may have had words. I had this amazing (I thought) idea which combined some lace and some twisted stitch cables. It was a grand set of plans; however, the yarn had other ideas. The lacy bits got lost in the thickness of the yarn. The twisted stitches just never looked right.

There is something you may not know about me. I inherited a certain trait from my father. Some would describe this trait as stubbornness. I prefer to think of it as an intense dedication. I was determined to make socks from this yarn.

It only took 5 attempts. Yes, that’s right, I worked 3 inches of a sock leg 5 times before I was happy with what I was seeing. (BTW, kudos to this yarn for standing up to being ripped out so many times). I landed on a thicker, chunkier cable. Thick, chunky cables aren’t known for negative ease, so there are only two cables that go down the legs, and one cable that makes its way down the instep.

The pattern is mirrored; although, it really is the same cable on each sock. It’s just a trick of placement that provides the mirror. The result is a pair of comfy socks perfect for kicking back on a chilly winter’s day with your favorite hot beverage.