I was in New Orleans last week. The city inspired me to cast on a new pair of socks using French Market Fibers , a New Orleans-based indie dyer. This fingering weight yarn is a blend of merino and cashmere, and it’s the creamiest thing I have ever knit with, much like the cocktail for which it’s named. I had never heard of Brandy Milk Punch, but I saw it listed on the drinks menu at dinner one night. So I tried it. It won’t become my signature drink, but Brandy Milk Punch yarn could possibly become my signature color. I always thought knitting with neutrals would be boring, but not so with this yarn. The color has so much depth and dimension. And the yarn mirrors the drink perfectly! I used the Parade pattern , which kept my interest but did not require a lot of concentration. Better yet, I was able to get a cable effect without a cable needle. I really love how he these turned out, but I’m goin...