I'm not sure if it is the name that I like so much or the sock itself, both are intriguing. Another Cookie A. design and very enjoyable to knit; I have to say I have grown accustomed to knitting stitches in the back loop. The dark blue of the yarn, which is Stahl Wool's Socka Tweed 4fach, color # 653 or 658, (can't quite make out the last digit) made it a little difficult to make out the pattern, especially since I was working them on my favorite size 2 ebony sock double points. However I persevered and am very happy with the outcome.
The first photo is truer to the actual color than the second which was photographed on a light colored wood sock blocker to try to show off the lacy bits. This pair of socks has a definite right and left sock due to the distribution of the pattern; I hope this won't be problematical for the person I made them for. I suppose it won't make a big difference, but as they were designed this way they should be worn this way, n'est pas?
Et, voilá, the pair. One on sock blocker the other not. I wonder if I would have the patience to make a pair of these for myself? Or have I fallen into the "too many patterns, so little time" trap and only knit something I haven't done before?
Besides which there is more spinning to be done, and then some pattern searching for the new yarns and then....
It is all good.
These are way 'cool' socks! never used this yarn before but like the look. Ever tried to use your handspun for socks?
ReplyDeleteI agree--there are too many patterns out there so why not a different pattern each time!
I haven't used my handspun for socks, although I have thought about it; what stops me is not wanting to wear heel and toe or sole out too quickly. I could carry a nylon thread with it I suppose or look for the fiber with nylon in it before spinning. What about you? Any suggestions?
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