A slight detour from my original plan for my Sockapalooza pal’s socks. She didn’t state a preference to yarn weight in her profile, but I emailed her to check (after I bought the yarn, of course, because I am clever like that!) and she would prefer something in fingering weight. So the lovely Rowan Superwash DK will be put aside for cosy winter socks. And my search for fingering weight yarns in suitable colours begins. I really want to use a yarn that isn’t too common in the US, but it is so hard to find something that is machine washable, soft enough for socks and comes in cheerful, non-varigated colours. For shame, UK yarn manufacturers!

In the meantime, I have also volunteered to be a Sock Saviour. Fortunately, my new pal has a definite colour preference of apple green and I have two yarns in my stash which would suit:

But the big question is – which is more apple-ish?

Now green yarn immediately says LEAFY LACE! to me, but I’ve emailed my pal to see if she has a preference for lace or cables before I do anything. I’m learning!