September 1, 2005
Nuclear Green Socks
Yarn: Koigu KPPM in shade 822
Pattern: 60 st sock with 2x2 ribbed leg and instep
Needles: Size 2, Crystal Palace DPNs for one sock, Magic Loop for the other one
This is my 6th pair of handknit socks. Someday I will branch out and knit socks that are not either ribbed or stockinette. Really, it could happen.
Comments (27)
Pretty!!
Posted by caitlyn | September 1, 2005 10:15 AM
Posted on September 1, 2005 10:15
cute socks!! i think ribbed socks are the most practical ones.
Posted by blossom | September 1, 2005 10:37 AM
Posted on September 1, 2005 10:37
Very nice. I was wondering about these - hadn't heard much for awhile. The next pair are going to be the Rib & Cable socks right? Those have some ribbing, but the cable puts them in a whole different category. I have yet to make a ribbed pair of socks - maybe the Harry Potter yarn will be ribbed socks. Hmmm.
Posted by Stephanie | September 1, 2005 10:50 AM
Posted on September 1, 2005 10:50
Love them! Great colour!
Posted by carolyn | September 1, 2005 11:13 AM
Posted on September 1, 2005 11:13
New socks, just in time for September:)
I love the color!
Posted by Joelene | September 1, 2005 11:39 AM
Posted on September 1, 2005 11:39
Ooh, but why would you branch out when you're having so much fun with those?
Great color!
Posted by Colleen | September 1, 2005 11:56 AM
Posted on September 1, 2005 11:56
Cute! Nice photograph, too :)
Posted by grumperina | September 1, 2005 12:02 PM
Posted on September 1, 2005 12:02
Great socks! I love the color! Is magic loop like knitting on two circulars?
Posted by ana | September 1, 2005 12:17 PM
Posted on September 1, 2005 12:17
Of course it could happen ... I'm sure you can knit beautiful non-ribbed socks.
Posted by Agnes | September 1, 2005 12:33 PM
Posted on September 1, 2005 12:33
Nice! I still have yet to finish my second sock! Total SSS.
On a "FitToKnit" side note, did you just go shoe shopping? We wear the same size!
Posted by Angela | September 1, 2005 12:35 PM
Posted on September 1, 2005 12:35
Very cute. I bet they will be warm and cozy!
Posted by Purly Whites | September 1, 2005 12:47 PM
Posted on September 1, 2005 12:47
Very cute. I just love that variegated green.
Posted by Steph | September 1, 2005 12:52 PM
Posted on September 1, 2005 12:52
Adore the color. Fabulous!
Branch out girl, don't be afraid!
Posted by Christie | September 1, 2005 1:06 PM
Posted on September 1, 2005 13:06
Totally cool lime green!
Posted by Sarah | September 1, 2005 1:19 PM
Posted on September 1, 2005 13:19
they look loverly, Diana! ;)
Posted by Lolly | September 1, 2005 1:53 PM
Posted on September 1, 2005 13:53
Nice socks! Your Baby Norgi is fantastic too. This is the perfect sweater for a baby boy IMO - so masculine but still cozy and fun.
Posted by Vicki | September 1, 2005 2:40 PM
Posted on September 1, 2005 14:40
yeah! love them! those colours are g-o-r-g-e-o-u-s!
Posted by kris | September 1, 2005 3:58 PM
Posted on September 1, 2005 15:58
love them! i still haven't branched out from stocking stitch socks...so i'm even further behind the eight ball than you. perhaps my next pair might be the ones.
Posted by jacqueline | September 1, 2005 4:37 PM
Posted on September 1, 2005 16:37
I think you should make running socks next. These turned out great!
Posted by Anna | September 1, 2005 4:48 PM
Posted on September 1, 2005 16:48
all your FOs look amazing. These socks are no exception. are those new running shoes I spot on the side?
Posted by winnie | September 1, 2005 5:42 PM
Posted on September 1, 2005 17:42
Those look so comfy, and they seem to fit you perfectly, too. Gorgeous color. :)
Posted by Karma | September 1, 2005 6:43 PM
Posted on September 1, 2005 18:43
Your socks look great. What a cool color! You could easily add a little lace or a cable to your next pair. I think #7 are the pair of socks that dare to be different! ;-)
Posted by Eilene | September 1, 2005 9:36 PM
Posted on September 1, 2005 21:36
Diana, I'm super behind on reading, but all your knits are so beautiful! The socks are the perfect color, and I'm so proud of your fair isle, steeking, and finishing on the baby sweater!
I dub thee master of your knitting universe!
Posted by Jenny | September 1, 2005 9:45 PM
Posted on September 1, 2005 21:45
Love them! They fit your feet perfectly :)
Posted by Dani | September 2, 2005 8:49 AM
Posted on September 2, 2005 08:49
i really like the toe on these socks. where did you get the pattern for it? i'm working on some socks right now and would love to learn a new technique!
Posted by gleek | September 2, 2005 12:15 PM
Posted on September 2, 2005 12:15
ooooooo, I like that color a lot. Oh wait, let me guess, you like green right? Knit some lace socks!
Posted by beth | September 2, 2005 1:25 PM
Posted on September 2, 2005 13:25
Great socks. !!!
Posted by charisse | September 2, 2005 2:15 PM
Posted on September 2, 2005 14:15