McGregor's Garden...
"Now my dears,"
said old Mrs. Rabbit one morning, "you may go into the fields or down the
lane, but don't go into Mr. McGregor's garden: your Father had an accident there;
he was put in a pie by Mrs. McGregor."
from The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix
Potter
A while back, Susan told me that she wanted to design a Bunny sock for me. When the pattern was finished, I bundled up a skein of yarn and sent it off to a test knitter who had offered to test the pattern, as I was much too busy at the time to work on it.
For whatever reason, the test-knitter never got back to us, so having a little bit of extra time, I thought I would sit down to it again and give the toe up pattern a try. (I suck at toe up socks)
As I was merrily knitting along on my lettuce colored yarn and VERY happy with how my short rows came out, I started thinking about Spring and gardening....and CARROTS!
Hmmm....shouldn't little Peter have carrots to munch on in McGregor's garden?
I'm sure you can guess what happened next? Yep...I fired up the dyepot and in the blink of an eye, Peter is now hiding behind the cabbages in some lettuce and carrot colored yarn, and I am enjoying that little extra bit of color while I am knitting.
I have decided that this will be my April kit :-). Along with the yarn and pattern will be one of these cute little carrot markers and maybe some lettuce seeds.
So while we still may have 5 foot snow banks in the yard, I am dreaming of my Spring garden with a little help from my friends :-).
The socks are lovely!!! Are you taking pre-orders yet? I want them!!! Yeah like I need more sock yarn.
Posted by: Mia | Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 03:00 PM
The socks and yarn are just perfect! I'm still in a bunny mood, too! Love the carrots!
Posted by: Debbie | Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 08:06 PM
I love this pattern! I'm looking forward to the kit!!
Posted by: Carol | Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 03:09 PM
Love Beatrix Potter and your Peter Rabbit socks. Are your kits generally available as I'd one especially since I've just got to grips with toe-up socks.
Gill
Posted by: Gill | Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 03:04 PM
What a gorgeous colorway! And the stitch pattern looks just like little planted furrows. Very cute! :-)
Posted by: Beth S. | Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 11:47 AM
plus I'd be happy to host a KAL for this sock when it comes out!
(I get a little crazed)
Posted by: Colleen | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 08:29 PM
oh wow! really really cute! Can't wait for the kit to come out
and if you are EVER in need of a test knitter- I'd be thrilled and honored! I've test knit before and will give you quick turnaround (plus I happen to like toe ups!)
Posted by: Colleen | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 08:27 PM
I heart this post! I must have that kit to honor and memorialize the bunnies that have been in our lives!!! Beautiful socks in a perfect colorway!!
Posted by: Neuroknitter | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 03:35 PM
so adorable! congrats on another beautiful project.
5 foot snowbanks still. yikes!
Posted by: Teyani | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 02:44 PM
I Love your new creation! You are so talented:)
Posted by: Marisol | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 01:55 PM
Oh, it's so cute! I've been watching it take shape on Susan's blog. Can't wait for the kit. Just got my Yarn4Socks April socks. Another winning combination. All these lovely signs of spring.
Posted by: Diane | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 12:28 PM
Very cute!
When is the kit available. We could use some Spring here too...........
I hope you accept payment other than paypal..
Posted by: Cathy in Ohio | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 11:53 AM
Ooh. I want those socks...the kit...the whole shebang!! Put me on the list!!
Posted by: Cynthia | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 10:42 AM
KIm- OMG- I must have that carrot thing- it's too darn cute!
I don't do toe-up either, but for this one I'm willing to go beyond my comfort zone.
You are clever.
Posted by: Lorraine | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 09:35 AM
I love the socks...must have, must have, must have!
Posted by: Andrea | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 09:09 AM
Looking good!! Count me in on this one!! I can't wait for a little spring gardening...
Posted by: gina | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 09:08 AM
What a great looking sock!
Posted by: Wool Winder | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 08:51 AM
Love the lettuce...love the rabbit! Such a wonderful combination! :)
Posted by: Ruinwen | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 08:40 AM
What a great idea!
Our snowbanks are now only inches. I guess I should count myself lucky.
Posted by: Laurie | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 07:10 AM
Ooooooh! I've been wondering if Peter had gotten lost in a spice garden. Of course I have to have it Now, so sign me up.
Posted by: Barbara | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 06:17 AM
Oh that is so cute. I'm crazy about that rabbit.
Posted by: Madame Purl | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 12:25 AM
Really nice, I enjoy your blog!
Posted by: Knitting Mania | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 12:24 AM
I love them! Count me in on those!
Posted by: Dianna | Monday, March 24, 2008 at 11:28 PM
Awww. I love those books and I love that sock.
Posted by: Teresa C | Monday, March 24, 2008 at 10:39 PM
So very cute!!
Posted by: tiennie | Monday, March 24, 2008 at 09:10 PM