River Rapids

Here's the beginning of the River Rapids socks. I'm trying to get these made for Joyce to wear in the hospital when she gives birth. I remember my feet being cold when I gave birth to my boys so I thought this would be a nice gift. Yeah I can remember my feet being cold fifteen years ago but I couldn't tell you where my glasses are right now. Middle age is a cruel thing.
Isn't the yarn gorgeous? I really love it and, as good as this picture is, it's even more lovely in person. Yay Three Irish Girls!
This is also my first pattern I'm doing from a chart. The only reason I relented was because I kept getting lost on the pattern because of the way it showed up on my kindle. It was easier to read from the chart than the words. Maybe this will make it easier for me to read from charts from now on. There are a few patterns I've shied away from because of charts. More than a few patterns actually. Whole books. I'm gonna have to give Cookie A's book another lookie loo after I finish this pair of socks!
School's out soon but both boys are enrolled in summer programs for the month of July so I will have four extra weeks of peace and quiet. Yay me!
Hope you're all enjoying your spring knitting as much as I am!