wip: Chai Latte Socks
Here’s what I’ve been doing with that skein of Hot Socks Country. They’re called my Chai Latte socks, named for my favorite drink at Bec’s Coffee in Bridgnorth. If you’re in the area, pay Bec’s a visit! The staff are kind, the cafe cozy (with a gorgeous lounge area upstairs), and the drinks and cakes are delicious. I’ve gone enough times to have a ‘usual’: the chai latte with chilis. The chai latte’s one of my favorite drinks, and Bec’s is so far the best kind that I’ve had. Jason’s tried something new from the menu each time, and has liked them so far–he chose the “piccolo” today, he thought it was quite nice. :] Ah, back to the socks in progress. I’m using Virginia Rose-Jeanes’ Vanilla Latte Socks pattern and it’s been pretty fun so far. I like that she allowed for different ribbing cuff options, and wrote directions for three different heels to choose. I went for a simple K2 P2 ribbing for the cuff, and worked an Eye of Partridge heel. If …