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05.09.2005 :: Socks
Look! My sockapalooza socks! This is the pair that I received in the exchange from Sharon. How cool that they were knit with hand-dyed, handspun wool. They are truly gorgeous.
I started working on these during my trip to Massachusetts back in March. The yarn is Lorna's Laces and is really pretty, but I'm just not *into* these socks. And I can't explain why. The texture is pretty interesting. I'll finish them eventually I guess.
Update!
A couple people have asked about the stitch pattern that I'm using on these socks.
I kind of made up the pattern - modifying one of the patterns from the stitch calendar.
In the round it goes like this:
R1: *K2, P1*
R2: *K1, slip1 with yarn in front, P1*
R3: *K2, P1*
R4: *slip1 with yarn in front, K1, P1*
That's the whole pattern. On the top of the instep, I start with one purl stitch, then follow the stitch pattern until the other side of the top of the foot. The bottom of the foot is all stockinette stitch.
And, because I'm trying to set a record for the same yarn and project showing up in multiple posts, here's some close-up stitches of the mittens made from the dudleyspinner roving. Perhaps I should have made a pillowcase out of this yarn so that I could lovingly rest my head on it at night?
One last picture from the herding clinic - a sweet shot of one of the cattle dog pups. I could have taken pictures of these puppies all day long they were so darn cute.
Posted by Mary on 05.09.2005 AT 10:30 PM
Comments
Cute pup! What big cute ears he has! :)
Your sockapalooza socks are so fun! And the blue ick socks are divine in my opinion. Not that you asked or anthing. It looks a bit like my favorite pattern, conwy.
I'm all for the handspun pillowcase. Bring on the hot flashes! haha
Posted by: sandy on 05.10.2005 AT 06:42 AM
That's a puppy? He has such a wise, old face. Really cute.
Posted by: Annie on 05.10.2005 AT 08:06 AM
I am so glad that these slipper socks made it to you and that you like them.
I am still very upset with the USPS for losing the other socks I sent you in March. Where they ended up.... who knows. Those socks were made with Lorna Laces. Really were so nice too!
Enjoy! I love these slipper socks. Very comfy and something "different". I also made a pair for myself with some of my own handspun yarn.
Posted by: Sharon on 05.10.2005 AT 08:58 AM
Mind if I ask what pattern you are using for the blue/green Lorna's Laces socks? I really like the detail of them, and I've been looking for a nice pattern that would do justice to some Koigu I bought.
Also, what colorway of the Lorna's Laces is that (because it's just gorgeous), and is it a recent purchase, or something you've had for awhile? I've noticed a lot of people saying LL pools nastily, and someone mentioned it was because the company was bought out, and so it's the newer stuff that's doing the pooling.
Posted by: Leisel on 05.10.2005 AT 10:52 AM
I also would be curious to know about the pattern - I've got some LL (my first) waiting to be used...
The dog has such a good face!
Posted by: becca on 05.10.2005 AT 05:53 PM
your socks look so fun! i have yet to recieve the socks knit for me, but that's okay. apparently my secret sock person is 'postally challenged'.
Posted by: rachel m on 05.11.2005 AT 07:05 AM
Hooray, the socks made it! They are so cool too! And I love that the yarn is homespun. So glad there was a happy ending. :)
Posted by: alison on 05.11.2005 AT 11:18 AM
I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your comment on Knitty Gritty re: blogs and community.
Very healthy attitude.
I don't think I've been here before - looking forward to reading around.
Posted by: juno on 05.11.2005 AT 07:37 PM
That little pup is too cute. Thanks for sharing the photo.
Posted by: Dianna on 05.13.2005 AT 12:06 PM
I grew up with a blue heeler and have fond memories of sharing doggy biscuits with old Henry on the back verandah.
*sigh*
Posted by: pauline on 05.13.2005 AT 03:50 PM
Very cute socks, dahling! We used to have a Blue Heeler. Dallas was hit by a car New Year's Eve 2000 (fire works scared her and she bolted). We still miss that dog. To this day my son has her picture and coller hanging on his wall. Great dogs. SO smart.
Posted by: Jean on 05.10.2005 AT 01:14 AM