Socks, socks and socks
Project: Firestarter by Yarnissimma
Yarn: Sock that Rock Medium weight, Banded Agate, 1 skein
Needles: US #1/2.5mm Addi Turbos 32' circular, using Magic loop
Modifications: None. Added a bit of length on the cuff to use up yarn.
Verdict: The yarn is glorious to work with and the finished product has a nice feel. These are probably the warmest socks made so far. The pattern was easy to follow even though it's not quite a mindless knit. I felt challenged with this pair since they were my first toe up's. And, yes, I had trouble matching the stripes even though I tried my hardest. So a fraternal pair they are! But, overall, the best socks knit so far.
Project: Socks of Kindness by Couchy09
Yarn: Cherry hill supersock merino, 1 skein
Needles: US #1/2.5mm Addi Turbos 32' circular, using Magic loop
Modifications: Added 2 more pattern repeats on the cuff. Nothing else. The pattern was so easy and mindless to knit. The yarn doesn't do the pattern much justice and so do my photos ( they were notorious to photograph for some reason) and I think I might try them in a different yarn in future. This was was also my first short row heel. My sock knitting skills have so far been enhanced with knitting both the pairs.
Thank you all for your tremendous response to the Cabled blanket. I cannot bear to put it away even though the weather is getting warmer.
Have a fantastic weekend with your loved ones during this Mother's day weekend! Have a great one!
Fantastic Colours and wonderful patterns. I really like your socks. Great.
Greetings Sabine
Posted by: Fee | June 09, 2008 at 06:48 PM
these are simply beautiful...what a wonderful job you did...i can only wish i could knit socks this well...great job!
Posted by: kiandra | May 31, 2008 at 06:37 PM
Love the socks! I just found you blog I will look more. Thanks
Posted by: Jewel | May 20, 2008 at 09:13 AM
Both are just gorgeous - the color on the red ones just calls to me though!
Posted by: Anne | May 18, 2008 at 11:22 AM
I love both pairs but the Firestarters actually had me whooping! They are amazing, one of those perfect combinations of yarn and pattern.
Posted by: Rebecca | May 17, 2008 at 06:07 PM
Exquisite work Lucy.
Posted by: Nora | May 15, 2008 at 07:15 PM
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY LUCY!!
I don't even know what to say about these socks. You are just amazing. Look at the detail. You are an inspiration, dear lady. And I love the photographer!! Cute, cute!
Posted by: Sheree | May 11, 2008 at 02:51 PM
Beautiful socks. I agree - Socks that Rock is a great sock yarn.
Posted by: Lisa | May 10, 2008 at 09:25 AM
firestarters! incredible!!! those colors are fantastic lucy!
and i love the socks of kindness too.
i think sock knitting comes naturally to you!!!
have a wonderful weekend. hope it is filled with everything you love to do as a mommy!!
Posted by: leslie | May 10, 2008 at 08:00 AM
Great socks - love the Firestarters!
Posted by: Jeanne | May 10, 2008 at 07:57 AM
Your Firestarters are AWESOME!!
Love the color choice you selected for them and I can't believe you got all that done with 1 skein!
Great sock mojo going on over here! :oD
Posted by: Stacey_CrimsonPurl | May 10, 2008 at 07:50 AM
Lovely socks, thank you for the link to the red ones. They are great.
Posted by: Lin | May 10, 2008 at 03:07 AM
I love the colors from the socks!
Kind regards
Sonnja, from the Netherlands
Beertje Zonn
Posted by: Sonnja | May 10, 2008 at 02:45 AM
Niiiiiiiice!!!
Have a lovely Mother's day with your family.
Posted by: Nicole | May 09, 2008 at 02:40 PM
BOTH socks are beautiful. I really like your color selection for the Firestarters. I've finally seen a pattern I can consider using for my STR.
Have a Happy Mother's Day!
Posted by: Jeanine | May 09, 2008 at 02:01 PM
pretty, pretty socks! I only knit socks because they´re useful, not for the fun of knitting, so only straight forward non patterned socks here.
have a good weekend, here we have a public holiday on monday, so a nice long weekend for me.
my best from Iceland
Frida
Posted by: Fríða | May 09, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Cool firestarters! I really like your socks of kindness!
Posted by: tiennie | May 09, 2008 at 11:44 AM
YUM YUM AND YUM! They look fab :)
Posted by: Zoe | May 09, 2008 at 11:26 AM
Both are so beautiful! I love the deep colors. Happy MOther's Day, Lucy!
Posted by: lolly | May 09, 2008 at 11:19 AM