Are you ready to SOCK THIS WAY!
My Sockapalooza socks are done!
Details:
1. Holly Spring Homespun Superwash Merino in Autumn Scape, which I knitted at 6 stitches/inch. This yarn is very soft and a very high quality. I made my Claptotis out of this in a different colorway. I was very worried that I would not have enough yarn but I have a small wad left.
2. The pattern is a combination of two patterns. I used the basic sock pattern always use from Ann Budd's The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns. I mixed that with the Cable Rib Socks in IK 2005. They have 3/1 rib and a cable on either side, but the gauge was 8 st/inch which would never work with my yarn.
3. I love the colors (and I hope my sockpal does too) but the lovely varigation really obscures the cable work. Still, I wanted to give her something besides a basic ribbed sock. So at least I know the cables are there. Plus, cables are fun!
4. I have loved all the yarn/projects I have made with Holly Spring Homespun yarn. I will most likely make another pair of socks from this yarn--its fabulous. My BIL loved them and wanted a pair.
The ship-off date is September 15 and I have some stitch markers and a postcard to tuck into the package, maybe something else cute if I can think of it. I wonder what kind of socks I will get?I love surprises!
posted by Suzanne @ 2:33 PM
11 Comments:
I made my sockapal2za socks with the Holly Spring Yarn too...Queen Elizabeth colorway. Don't you just love her stuff?
I'm dieing to try her new laceweight.
Great socks!!!!!!
I'm almost done with my sock pattern - I should have it to you by email Wednesday, if not sooner. Just in time!!
Hi Suzanne - LOVE your socks!!!! I haven't been to Holly Spring yet - I see I must get out there soon.
I don't know when I'll be able to make another Tues. SnB - but feel free to join us on Wednesday night anytime you can!
Oooh, very pretty! I'll have to keep my eye open for that Holly Spring yarn. Thanks for the recommendation!
These socks are great! I love the vivid colour (I really have to check out the yarn you are talking about) and the idea to have the little cables as an extra to a otherwise rather plain sock. I would love them and your sock pal surely will, too.
They are so pretty!!! I think I may just have to keep an eye out for some Holly Spring Yarn!!! Good Job!
What a beautiful Autumnal colorway. I too will have to keep a lookout for that yarn. And, a beautiful picture -- nicely done.
Your socks are great! I'm totally smitten with the color and the cables.
These are Really. Beautiful. Socks. Nicely done. Your sock pal will be very happy, I'm sure.
Yum, fall colors. A reminder that there are some good things about the days getting shorter... including warm socks!
No new posting? ;-) I was waiting a little while, since this doesn't fit to your socks. However, thanks for your nice comment over at my place.
I was watching 'Lost' last night again, and now I know what you mean. Sooo scary! Thanks for your shameless DVD recommendation. I will be on look-out for this one.
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