Yay! I finished my secet holiday exchange socks last friday, a week ahead of time! They go into the mail tomorrow, and meet my pal hopefully this weekend. I’ll reveal her as soon as I know she has her socks, and other assorted goodies! *Wink*
A big big thanks to Ariane for putting this thing together!
*MWAH*
A view of the toes
The color is pretty true, at least on my monitor, The color is very purply, with a little orange, and green. It took forever to decide on colors and pattern, oh I hope they fit!
Don’t worry sock pal, my feet are clean and petticured!
Specs:
Pattern: My own, Toe up in my usual pattern, with a little lace pattern inserted where appropriate.
Yarn: Also my own. A special varigated, one of a kind, just for my sock pal.
Needles: Addi Size 2us, which, to my horror, are actually more like 2.5 us, yeah, that’s right, get out your needle checkers, cause these babys are too tight for a 2, and too small for a 3. Jerks.
Heel: My Favorite! An afterthought heel. Looks just like the short row heel, but uses less yarn.
Next up: I need to finish knitting my sister’s wrap, and I started a sweater, (whoops) out of rowan Plaid, in Creeper. and some socks, but I don’t usually count those! I plan to finish my majestic sweater after the holidays, I just don’t want to face cables right now, I want fast Knitting!
They look super fabulosos! Now, in fear of showing how little I know of sock knitting–what is an afterthought heel?
Julia – they’re BEAUTIFUL! The yarn is gorgeous and the pattern really shows it off. Your pal is super lucky. Have a great day!
I was looking down at your blog entries and noticed you’re making a sweater out of Rowan Kid Classic in Crush. I’ve been trying to find that colorway with no success. Did you find it recently, and if so, where, or was it in your stash?
Those socks are completely gorgeous!
Very cute socks! A really lovely pattern and great colors.
I have been trying to get my hands on some Vesper yarn – very challenging, I have to say! Every place I check is sold out.
Any idea when you’ll be making more? I’m anxious to make socks with them.
Hi Julia!! It’s me, Lynda! I LOVE my socks!!! Love, love, love them! Wearing them right now, yeppers! You are an AWESOME sock pal…. all those great extra goodies!!! – and the very cute buttons! Thanks for all the thought you put into my gift! It made my day!
Ohh, those are gorgeous! Love how the design of the sock really makes the lovely colors of the yarn pop!
Just commenting also to say I love you blog and all the yarn you dye . I’m an addict! Keep up the great work!
: )