I am fessin up! I joined another KAL, and it came and went before I even talked about it. I am a Socktoberfester! Cast on Sunday for my entry for a prize. I know I cast on at the last minute (which the rules allow), but I was already knitting a pair of socks started in September and I am a one-sock-at-a-time kind of girl. Multiple projects work for me, but in men, and socks, it's one pair at a time. Just a little quirk of mine, I guess. In a departure from my standard modus operandi, I am knitting a more recent pattern (I am usually about a year behind the crowd). I cast on with two circs, and will probably have to adapt the pattern somewhat when it comes time to turn the heel. Right now, I am enjoying the making of the cables (I wish you could see them better). I haven't even attempted a cable stitch in probably close to thirty years. Telling on myself, huh?
Rib and Cable (AKA Venus Flytrap) Socks, IK Fall 2005
Mountain Colors Bearfoot in Garnet
Addi Turbo Circs Size 2.5mm (US #1)
Anyway, in the spirit of Socktoberfest, to provide inspiration for other Soctoberfesters that might, like me, be getting a late start, I present for your consideration these beauties. Merino Lace Socks from IK Summer 2003. Love them! Love Koigu! Love lace! I'm just in love all over the place!!
Merino Lace Socks, IK Summer 2003
Koigu KPPPM #P450
Addi Turbo Circs Size 2.5mm (US #1)
Comments (9)
They are lovely! I really like the muted colors--they will match everything :) Thanks for being a part of Socktoberfest!
Posted by Lolly | October 31, 2005 9:13 PM
Posted on October 31, 2005 21:13
Your merino lace socks look terrific. I didn't work on mine at all this month but your finished pair are inspiring me.
Posted by Say | November 1, 2005 9:04 AM
Posted on November 1, 2005 09:04
I love the Mountain Colors socks! The colors are absolutely beautiful! And I'm so jealous that you can pull off the two socks at a time thing. I tried once and almost killed myself untangling things!
Posted by Your Secret Pal | November 1, 2005 1:45 PM
Posted on November 1, 2005 13:45
Lovely socks! And, your dogs in the clapotis are precious!!
Posted by Gracie | November 1, 2005 10:54 PM
Posted on November 1, 2005 22:54
two posts in one week!?! yay Leah!!! and as always, your knits are fabulous!!!
Posted by amanda | November 2, 2005 11:27 AM
Posted on November 2, 2005 11:27
All I'm gonna say is this: I SO envy sock knitters. You all knit some fab socks!
Posted by Becky | November 2, 2005 11:48 AM
Posted on November 2, 2005 11:48
girl you are a sock fiend!!! Quick sock knitter you are! Both pairs look fantastic.
Posted by Esther | November 2, 2005 9:35 PM
Posted on November 2, 2005 21:35
Love your socks! I've never seen the merino lace pattern before... very nice!
Posted by Liz | November 6, 2005 9:24 AM
Posted on November 6, 2005 09:24
Very pretty sets of socks. I love that Merino Lace Pattern. I made it for my mom!
Posted by Jenny | November 10, 2005 12:26 AM
Posted on November 10, 2005 00:26