I've finished the Sweetpea socks and I liked the look of them in the garden so much that's where I took them this morning. I think they look quite happy in the squash patch.
And I've started my Wowser! socks. I posted before about these gorgeous twisted, travelling stitch socks. I didn't choose red, though, because I had a nice bitter lime color in my stash. The photo doesn't really capture the color.
This is a whole new technique to me. It's like cabling but only one stitch at a time - with a twist. And most of the sock is purled to give the contrast for those beautiful lines. It's very labor-intensive and takes time. I watched a movie last night while I did the first part of the pattern - about 8 rows! I hope I get these done before the snow flies.
Now I think I'll have to get some of those show-off shoes that we all admired in the pattern photo. These socks will deserve them.
Both sock patterns look lovely. I keep starting scarves as an antidote to all the cotton knitting I've been doing; so hard on my hands.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful socks! Love the look of those twisted mini cables too.
ReplyDeleteThe sweetpea ones turned out beautiful, and I agree, they look very happy in the garden!
ReplyDeleteI still haven't managed to start any knitting, in spite of good intentions (too busy skiting around Europe!), but maybe when winter, or even Autumn, sets in.
I'm off now to the original post to see the shoes you speak of..
The socks are beautiful! Make a second pair, put them on a scarecrow and show them off in your garden. Put him in the sweet peas!
ReplyDeleteThe sweetpea socks will provide a welcome bit of color during the winter months. They turned out very nice! Really like the pattern and color of your Wowser! socks.
ReplyDeleteOoh, I do like the look of these! Knitting socks is up there on my list of things to do. Someday!
ReplyDeleteWow, the socks are wonderful. I still can't get that sweatpea pattern to cooperate with my brain, maybe next time I try it will work. I sure do like them in your garden
ReplyDeleteI love those sweat pea socks!
ReplyDeleteYou make me want to cast on a pair of any socks right this minute. Sleeves for that sweater, first!
The sweetpea socks are incredible. I knew they would be :)
ReplyDeleteAll your socks are outstanding but I love those sweetpea ones! Such hard work, congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping & have a lovely week,
XOXO LOLA:)
Hi Stephanie - these look great and I am now tempted to knit socks - haven't made them since school which were dreadful and turning heels left me traumatised it was so bad! Now I've just knit a lovely pair of gloves so I figure a heel should be a doddle! I have some lovely patterns too, and there are lovely ones on Ravelry and online. Hope you enjoy knitting these ones. Catherine
ReplyDeleteLove your knits!
ReplyDeleteStephanie - I'm returning to this post as I wonder where the patterns for these socks are available? Are they on Ravelry? I am knitting a lovely lacy pair now and hope I get to the end as it seems a bit complicated in parts. I did succeed in making a lovely pair of lilac socks with daisy chain flowers on the side! I am living in them! Let me know if you have the info on the patterns!
ReplyDeleteAll the best, Catherine
Stephanie - I'm returning to this post as I wonder where the patterns for these socks are available? Are they on Ravelry? I am knitting a lovely lacy pair now and hope I get to the end as it seems a bit complicated in parts. I did succeed in making a lovely pair of lilac socks with daisy chain flowers on the side! I am living in them! Let me know if you have the info on the patterns!
ReplyDeleteAll the best, Catherine