April 23, 2006
Done!
Sockpal socks are complete! thank god. These were my primary project for the past week and a half, and I am very happy to have them done.
Details:
Yarn: Knitpicks color your own, dyed with kool aid.
Pattern: 68 stitches, 3x1 rib on instep and leg. Turkish cast on for toe, short row heel.
Needles: size 1 40" circ
Stripes: 10 red stripes from toe to heel (not including the bit of red starting the toe); 10 purple stripes from heel to cuff.
Since December, I've knit a number of pairs of socks with knitpicks color your own sock yarn.
1. Red Elfine socks for my aunt
2. Stripey stockinette socks for my mom
3. Cascading leaves socks in green
4. The green and orange knee socks
5. These sock pal socks
No wonder I need to a break from it!
For the elastic, I worked 3 rows, then knotted the two ends and wove them in. its quite likely that there is a better way to do this.. but this method works.
Sockpal, I hope you like these!
Comments (25)
If, for some reason, your sock pal doesn't like those socks, let him/her know they can pass them on to me. I love that color combo! :)
Posted by Karma | April 23, 2006 1:48 PM
Posted on April 23, 2006 13:48
Beautiful!
Posted by Jenny Raye | April 23, 2006 1:54 PM
Posted on April 23, 2006 13:54
Ack! They're wonderful!
Posted by Siri | April 23, 2006 2:40 PM
Posted on April 23, 2006 14:40
gorgeous socks! is it wrong to hope I'm your sockpal? ;) In any case - lucky sockpal!
Posted by jess | April 23, 2006 4:02 PM
Posted on April 23, 2006 16:02
They look wonderful!!
Posted by caitlyn | April 23, 2006 6:25 PM
Posted on April 23, 2006 18:25
Fabulous! I love the colours;)
Posted by carolyn | April 23, 2006 6:37 PM
Posted on April 23, 2006 18:37
I love your hand-dyed yarn and I'm am most positive that your sock pal will love them.
Posted by Robyn | April 23, 2006 7:03 PM
Posted on April 23, 2006 19:03
Lucky sockpal - those are fun and lovely socks!
Posted by Chris | April 23, 2006 7:27 PM
Posted on April 23, 2006 19:27
those are beautiful.
Posted by melissa | April 23, 2006 8:32 PM
Posted on April 23, 2006 20:32
I think this is perhaps the first time I see someone report the number of sock stripes! Very cute, I hope your pals loves them!
Posted by grumperina | April 24, 2006 9:02 AM
Posted on April 24, 2006 09:02
they look so fun and cute! she'll love them!
Posted by yahaira | April 24, 2006 9:09 AM
Posted on April 24, 2006 09:09
Very nice. And you're so quick. I'm impressed (and look at how great they match).
Posted by Stephanie | April 24, 2006 11:26 AM
Posted on April 24, 2006 11:26
Love them!
Posted by vegasandvenice | April 24, 2006 2:21 PM
Posted on April 24, 2006 14:21
Love them! i wish I was your sock pal, those colors are perfect for me!
Posted by joelene | April 24, 2006 11:11 PM
Posted on April 24, 2006 23:11
Fab socks, love the dye job.
Posted by Schrodinger | April 25, 2006 12:05 AM
Posted on April 25, 2006 00:05
I love the 40" circ for magic loop. LOVE IT.
Posted by Jenny | April 25, 2006 12:08 AM
Posted on April 25, 2006 00:08
Cool socks, the self dyed colour combination is really nice. I also like the idea with the removable elastic and that you count your stripes ;-)
Posted by carola | April 26, 2006 5:09 AM
Posted on April 26, 2006 05:09
So cute and cheery! You're a great dyer!
Posted by Julia | April 26, 2006 6:48 PM
Posted on April 26, 2006 18:48
Just wanted to let you know that I will be frantically working on your socks right up to the last minute. I needed a new needle, though, and just got it today. And, well, I have quite a bit of sock #2 to go :) Just a heads up. I'll keep you updated, though!
Posted by YOUR Sock Pal | April 27, 2006 2:56 AM
Posted on April 27, 2006 02:56
Totally cute! Fab dye job too, those stripes look perfect!
Posted by Sarah | April 27, 2006 7:38 PM
Posted on April 27, 2006 19:38
Great dye job! I bet your sockpal will really love them :)
Posted by allison | April 29, 2006 11:27 AM
Posted on April 29, 2006 11:27
Great socks and good thinking about the elastic.
What I did last time for elastic (which I often use in some way) was to knit in a stretchy thread I had. It was very fine, almost fluffy when not under tension and light grey. It came on a small cone for use with a serger sewing machine.
At the same time, I think I'll look for the elastic you had and see what I can do with it.
Posted by Gillian | April 29, 2006 10:17 PM
Posted on April 29, 2006 22:17
Great socks...and I LOVE the elastic idea! I have a few pairs which slouch - does the elastic bother your legs?
Posted by Marie | May 3, 2006 11:59 AM
Posted on May 3, 2006 11:59
Your socks went in the mail this morning, priority. Hopefully you'll have 'em by the end of the week!
Posted by sock pal | May 3, 2006 1:18 PM
Posted on May 3, 2006 13:18
My first time in this blog - very nice! You've done so many pretty socks! I'm sure your sock pal will love these socks :)
Posted by uhoava gnu | May 8, 2006 12:30 PM
Posted on May 8, 2006 12:30