I finished up my first pair of socks knit with Socks That Rock, and I must say, they do rock! From start to finish this yarn was a pleasure to knit with. It's the thickest, squooshiest sock yarn I have ever used, and little lace holes not withstanding, I anticipate that they will be exceedingly warm next winter. As my husband noted when I showed him the finished product, “Those look like some keepers!†It's so nice to have a husband that accepts my sock knitting addiction.
Child's First Sock from Knitting Vintage Socks by Nancy Bush
STR Cobalt Bloom. Addi 2.5mm circs
When I turned them inside out to weave in the toe end, I noticed the pattern on the inside, which I find almost as enthralling as the outside. Shouldn't be too hard to replicate, but I think I'll pass. I have so many other sock patterns I want to knit. And sock yarn I want to knit with.
The socks think every day should be Saturday.
I have to decide on a pattern for the Trek Along With Me KAL. It will be the first time I have used Trekking XXL as well, and the bold striping and almost guaranteed fraternal nature of the finished pair have me in a quandary over choosing a pattern. I don't know why, but I haven't knit a straight stockinette stitch sock since my very first pair of socks. I'm drawn to the patterns, which I'm sure is why I have such a fascination with lace. But patterning with XXL will be a challenge.
Also planned for the long holiday weekend is swatching and making a final decision on my Amazing Lace teammate. The Puzzle Wrap has been pretty much ruled out due to soaring temperatures and humidity levels over the last week (mohair and sweat not being a particularly appealing mix), while the alpaca and wool are still neck and neck into the qualifying swatch round. You can, however, expect a final decision early next week.
Comments (17)
The socks look great. Can you tell us the color name? Summer is the best time to knit socks. I hope to make progress on my AL project this week end aswell as more socks.
Posted by margene | May 26, 2006 12:15 PM
Posted on May 26, 2006 12:15
They are beautiful! I even have Cobalt Bloom in the stash already so you can't tempt me (ha!). You might have to turn down the a/c to wear those babies now.
Posted by amanda | May 26, 2006 1:46 PM
Posted on May 26, 2006 13:46
Although I've knitted 3 pairs of socks, I haven't been bitten by the sock-knitting bug. Your socks are so beautiful, though, I might have to break out the sock yarn again! I would want to wear them right now. How are you going to last until the fall?
Posted by Casey | May 26, 2006 4:32 PM
Posted on May 26, 2006 16:32
those are some fabulous lookin' socks girl! Whoa.... was that the potomotomomus (or whatever ) pattern???
you're amazing!!! and thanks for the links (grins on this end!)
Posted by Teyani | May 26, 2006 8:33 PM
Posted on May 26, 2006 20:33
I love those socks! I do have some Cobalt Bloom but it doesn't belong to me (it's for the draw and I don't honestly think I can rig it for me LOL). I will have to check out the pattern. Good to know you too will be trekking and Lacing (hopefully not at the same time). STR is so lovely though isn't it!
Your hubby sounds like one we could approve of! :0)
Posted by Cynthia | May 26, 2006 9:50 PM
Posted on May 26, 2006 21:50
Great socks! (as in Great Scott! think Rocky Horror) That pattern really works well with the yarn - no pooling at all! I'm thinking of just doing 2x2 ribbing with my Trekking. I've also done Feather & Fan (gee, big surprise) with Trekking and had very good results.
Posted by Carole | May 27, 2006 4:31 AM
Posted on May 27, 2006 04:31
Leah, your newest socks are beautiful! The colorway is unbelievably pretty! It's nice to see them relaxing and enjoying the weekend too! ;)
Posted by Karen | May 27, 2006 7:15 AM
Posted on May 27, 2006 07:15
Those are lovely! I like the cobalt bloom. The colors live together very well, and don't overwhelm the pattern. I keep hearing good things about STR. I had thought it was hype, but I'm starting to think I should put it on my "should try" list.
Posted by terby | May 27, 2006 7:55 PM
Posted on May 27, 2006 19:55
They rock at least as hard as KISS. Blue Moon makes good colors that are enhanced by your Champion Sock Knitter Abilities.
Posted by Emily | May 27, 2006 8:14 PM
Posted on May 27, 2006 20:14
Man, those are great socks! "Keepers" is right!
Posted by katie | May 28, 2006 12:30 PM
Posted on May 28, 2006 12:30
Oh LEAH!! These socks are beautiful!!! I love the pattern and the yarn/colorway is just lovely!!!
Posted by Esther | May 28, 2006 5:03 PM
Posted on May 28, 2006 17:03
Leah, what about using Brown Sheep Cotton Fine to make the Puzzle Wrap? Just another possible alternative to the wool...
Posted by Becky / Knitting Interrupted | May 28, 2006 6:09 PM
Posted on May 28, 2006 18:09
Beautiful Socks. I just ordered Nancy Bush's Vintage Socks and can't wait to take a looksy. Your handmade sock bags are very pretty and functional. Do you have any up for sale?
Posted by Marisol | May 29, 2006 10:59 AM
Posted on May 29, 2006 10:59
Very nice socks! Thanks for the picture of the "wrong" side, quite interesting! Such things are good to know when one wants to make a two-sided item like a scarf.
Posted by pinky | May 29, 2006 3:40 PM
Posted on May 29, 2006 15:40
Beautiful socks! I just love the color. I am planning an order from Blue Moon today and I just may have to add that one in as well.
Posted by Jenn | June 1, 2006 8:24 AM
Posted on June 1, 2006 08:24
Oh wow, I love the inside of those socks! That's very cool. Really pretty colors, too. I really want to try STR yarn sometime.
Posted by Rachel | June 5, 2006 6:18 PM
Posted on June 5, 2006 18:18
Wow--I LOVE the inside out socks! I might have to knit a pair that way....
Posted by Ashley | June 10, 2006 11:31 AM
Posted on June 10, 2006 11:31