The stupid pointy toe, short-row-heels-that-almost-killed me, ran-out-of-yarn-so-they're-way-shorter-than-I-like-handknit-socks-to-be socks are finished. I am so psyched to have these behind me. Actually, now that they're on my feet I'm really enjoying them, but I didn't enjoy knitting them. Kinda a disappointment all the way around.I had to knit them on #3s (I would have preferred #2s) because I knew I wouldn't have enough yarn. I used Mountain Goat from Mountain Colors (unknown colorway--the skein was mis-marked), and the garter stitch rib pattern from Sensational Knitted Socks. As it turns out I'm not so crazy about the garter stitch rib...I think I would have preferred regular ribs.
Umm...could I complain about these any more? :P
Here's a photo of my feet modeling them. It's a tough colorway to photograph, but I think that first photo captures it best. You should know that my feet aren't really fat. Dunno what is up with my photography skills today. ;)
But they're done. Wahoo! It's on to my next pair now...I'm actually thinking of trying a plain stockinette pair. I'm using some variegated yarn from Socks that Rock, and I always like the way the variegated yarn looks in stockinette on the sole of my socks. We'll see...I'm off to swatch it.
4 comments:
Hurray! You're quick.
I know the feeling about not liking the garter rib as much as regular ribbing. :)
Beautiful socks!
Sorry you're dissappointed, but I think they look good :) My first socks were garter rib on threes - I like the garter rib ok, but they were big and floppy - I think the 3s were the culprit. I switched to 2s for my daughter's socks in the same yarn, and they turned out much better. (pics tonight hopefully :) )
Can't wait to see your next pair!
Dude. Very cool colors! I am procrastinating on a scrapbook page right now and totally want to say screw the page and go knit.
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