August 2, 2005
For you, sock pal, minty socks
I have finished the really-large-looking but actually correctly-sized sock pal socks!
Thanks everyone for your reassurance regarding the first huge-looking sock. Its good to hear that others have run into this issue as well.
Its quite possible that the magic loop made a difference in terms of speed. I cast on for the second sock on Saturday AM with DPNs, worked the picot edge and a few rows after it, then switched to the Magic Loop. Knitted on and off all weekend, through 3 fine episodes of Six Feet Under, then by Sunday evening, the sock was done! It was rather speedy. Maybe the Magic loop makes the actual knitting faster, or maybe the technique is so streamlined that I tend to knit for longer amounts of time..hmmmm
I still love my Crystal Palace DPNs, but Magic Loop is moving up there..
Here's the Koigu remaining:
Phew! Knitting socks with Koigu is a bit nerve-racking. You can do it with 2 skeins, but you've got to be careful. I always get concerned about running out of yarn towards the end. My very first pair of socks ever was knit with Koigu, and I ran out of yarn like 3 rows away from the end! Next time I may try toe-up, so no worrying.
The two balls of yarn are ever-so-slightly different in shade. This could be because I bought them months apart, at different yarn stores even!
and, I even washed and blocked these socks. I never block socks, usually just wear them a couple times then throw them in the wash. But for you, sock pal, blocked socks.
Comments (23)
aww, lucky sock pal! Great job, it almost makes me want to knit socks....almost...
Posted by yahaira | August 2, 2005 10:34 AM
Posted on August 2, 2005 10:34
The minty socks are lovely! Your sock pal is going to love them!
Posted by Meredith | August 2, 2005 11:09 AM
Posted on August 2, 2005 11:09
[smacks lips] Aahhhh! Minty fresh! Minty fresh color, minty fresh clean! I think your sock pal will love these, they are very cute :).
Posted by grumperina | August 2, 2005 11:26 AM
Posted on August 2, 2005 11:26
looks pretty!! i love the color very much!! and the cute picot edging make this pair a very special one!
Posted by blossom | August 2, 2005 11:46 AM
Posted on August 2, 2005 11:46
Love them! I need to try that picot edge. You have a very lucky sock pal!
Posted by Carrie | August 2, 2005 11:52 AM
Posted on August 2, 2005 11:52
What pretty socks. Yummy. Your sock pal will love them. They were a really quick project - a sock in 2 days? Wow.
Posted by Stephanie | August 2, 2005 12:03 PM
Posted on August 2, 2005 12:03
Very nice socks. Hard to believe you knit them so fast. BTW, I can't believe they killed off you know who (and in case you don't, I won't say the name!)
Posted by kellyt | August 2, 2005 2:47 PM
Posted on August 2, 2005 14:47
Great sox....OOOoOOoOOo...6 Feet Under!!!! did you see it on sunday?
Posted by Christie | August 2, 2005 3:25 PM
Posted on August 2, 2005 15:25
The Koigu colours are sooooo beautiful! I am thinking of spoiling myself and husband this Christmas! Maybe more for him as he needs 3 skeins, I think ... LOL!
Posted by Agnes | August 2, 2005 3:37 PM
Posted on August 2, 2005 15:37
That's the beauty of knitting socks toe-up, you can better gauge how much yarn will be left for the leg, while ensuring accurate foot coverage.
When i figured that out, knitting socks became virtually stress free!
Posted by Julia | August 2, 2005 4:12 PM
Posted on August 2, 2005 16:12
Absolutely lovely! So minty fresh!
Posted by Purly Whites | August 2, 2005 4:36 PM
Posted on August 2, 2005 16:36
I just wanted to say that I find all of your projects inspiring. I am a novice at knitting (trying to finish my first afghan) and really enjoy it. I would love to make something to actually wear someday! By the way...what is a "sock pal"??
Posted by Susan | August 2, 2005 6:52 PM
Posted on August 2, 2005 18:52
i LOVE socks! i'm being lazy and not reading previous comments, so if i reiterate (sp?) ooops --- thus, the lazy drinking knitter. have you thought about knitting toe up? i haven't done so, but, it would eliminate the possible running out of yarn jitters. i love that they're two different shades, just adds to their individuality of being handmade. oops -- i just read 'agnes' comment --- hey, maybe we're onto something. keep knitting!
Posted by gray la gran | August 2, 2005 7:30 PM
Posted on August 2, 2005 19:30
Yay! The socks are done! The socks are done! You are seriously fast. That Magic Loop thing must be more like a magic time machine thing. :) hee hee.
Posted by Karma | August 2, 2005 9:51 PM
Posted on August 2, 2005 21:51
Beautiful socks. They match your website! ;-)
Posted by Jenny | August 3, 2005 12:03 AM
Posted on August 3, 2005 00:03
Your sock pal is gonna love those socks, so beautiful!
Posted by terhi | August 3, 2005 4:38 AM
Posted on August 3, 2005 04:38
They look great! I really like the little picot edge. Many of my knits have been worked while watching Six Feet Under... great show.
Take care~
Posted by Lolly | August 3, 2005 7:53 AM
Posted on August 3, 2005 07:53
The socks look great! Just think of how many you could have made if you had watched the entire series of Six Feet Under.
Posted by Kraig | August 3, 2005 3:51 PM
Posted on August 3, 2005 15:51
Beautiful socks! No one will ever notice the color difference when they're on. Love that picot edge - so pretty!
Posted by alison | August 8, 2005 9:27 PM
Posted on August 8, 2005 21:27
Wow, those are really nice! The picot edge is lovely, and Koigu makes the stockinette special. I'm using Clover DPNs for my sock, and I have to say, I like them, but I miss Magic Looping!
Posted by Donna | August 9, 2005 8:54 AM
Posted on August 9, 2005 08:54
Lovely socks, subtle beauty in a beautiful green.
Posted by Debi | August 9, 2005 1:46 PM
Posted on August 9, 2005 13:46
Well gosh they're cute and I love green - but they don't look big enough for me. pout. I got my first Koigu and I can't wait to make socks - I think I'll do the picot edge too. Very nice job!
Posted by JuliaG | August 9, 2005 5:46 PM
Posted on August 9, 2005 17:46
So beautiful! I love picot edges and the colour is kind of unusual but even more gorgeous. Lucky sock pal!
Posted by Carola | August 11, 2005 12:39 PM
Posted on August 11, 2005 12:39