There's some serious Olympic Training going on in my neck of the woods. I've hooked up with some fellow Ene athletes, and we have compared fiber choices (I'm still going with the Helen's Lace, but I think I'm probably going to have to double up to get the gauge right). To keep my lace-knitting freak on, I have been practicing training on Ella. You remember Ella? In that luscious sport weight Black Purl? And the banana boobs? (Juvenile I know, but that still cracks me up)! She's kind of morphed on me.
Oh, beautiful, for spacious skiiiiiiiiies....
And while not an Olympic contender in the sock-knitting category, my joining gene has me committed to several swaps and KAL's as a non-competitive athlete. (Do you think three pairs of socks, Ene and Ella, and Grace qualifies me as a tri-athlete? You know, the socks, lace, and sweater triathlon)? So I picked up some socks I started awhile back for a little warm up.
Diagonal Rib Socks, IK Website Subscribers Section
Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock in Gold Hill
Addi Turbo 2.5 mm
Another shot with a little different lighting? OK, here you go!
That's one looooooong (47 inch) Addi Turbo you see there. I thought I'd give the magic loop a whirl, and I have to tell you, it's like a little S*M party going on here with the whips flying around and all. Got to say, so far? Not a fan! I think I'll stick with the two circ method, thank you very much!
Comments (6)
People seem to either love or hate the ML method. I haven't ever tried it so I can't say for sure but I don't think I would care for it either. I am going to try the two socks on two circulars one days soon though. And now I am going to go see if I printed out that sock pattern yet because I really like it. :)
Posted by Karen | February 3, 2006 1:28 PM
Posted on February 3, 2006 13:28
I'm with you on the ML method. I liked that sock pattern so so and now seeing it in that yarn I like it more. So thanks so much for yet another project added to the queue. Can't wait to see Ene and a finished Ella :O)
Posted by amanda | February 3, 2006 2:38 PM
Posted on February 3, 2006 14:38
Lorna's Laces loveliness everywhere I look!! Ah, Ella is so pretty - can't wait to see more ;)
I have had my eye on that sock pattern for some time - it is knitting up so nicely, and I have to say, I adore that colorway - it looks good with the pattern!
Hope you are having a good weekend, Leah!
Posted by Lolly | February 4, 2006 5:26 PM
Posted on February 4, 2006 17:26
I have that colorway in Shepard Sock, too- so pretty! The diagonal rib socks look great.
Posted by Mary-Heather | February 4, 2006 7:08 PM
Posted on February 4, 2006 19:08
Ooohh-aaahhh.. I'd forgotten about Ella. Such a beauty!
That Lorna's Lace colorway is scrumpcious!! Magic Loop is a bit too daunting for me just yet - you get brave solider of the week award!
Posted by Teyani | February 5, 2006 4:37 AM
Posted on February 5, 2006 04:37
Leah!!!!!!!!! Your Directional Rib socks are DIVINE looking! I love that pattern don't you? I made a pair in Elann Baby Cashmere for my daughter in an ecru color in December. But I swear your pair are gonna put them to shame!
Posted by Becky / Knitting Interrupted | February 6, 2006 1:22 AM
Posted on February 6, 2006 01:22