May 9, 2006
Unfortunate sock knitting
SQ,
I am afraid this entry is about more socks. I know, you have yet to be hit by the sock knitting bug, but just wait.. someday you'll knit a sock and understand. and perhaps it will peak your interest to know that the socks in question are destined for your feet.
PS. don't read further if you want your socks to be a surprise.
To start off your (belated) birthday socks, I tried a bunch of patterns that didn't work. Just narrowing the field, so to say. I *needed* to try 5 different patterns before arriving at the socks. yep.
The runners-up are, clockwise from top left, all Nancy Bush patterns:
1. Chalet Socks. In white jawoll. yes, white yarn. They were going to be beautiful classic cabled socks. Alas, I do think that jawoll is meant to be worked on size 0 needles, and this pattern on size 1s was too loose for my taste.
2. The Gentleman's sock with Lozenge pattern. Despite altering the pattern, the optimum size was not acheived, and I took the too-small cuff as a sign to move on. move on.
3. Rib and cable socks in Cherry Tree Hill sock yarn. These socks would have made it if only they didn't pool. 60 stitches on size 2 needles and a little diagonal pooling with the gold. I really don't care for pooling, and SQ, I think you'd agree.
Nearly making it all the way to the finish line is the Child's sock in Miranda pattern. Though the size of the sock was in question even before turning the heel, I kept knitting. It looked like there might be a yarn shortage, so I had to keep going to find out whether there'd be enough. There was. But the sock is far too small.
Finally, I turned to the yarn destined to be your socks. After a brief interlude with the Madder Ribbed sock (it pooled and was promptly dismissed), your socks emerged.
They are the Pomatomus socks. no pooling in sight, size looks right, and the pattern is interesting to knit. phew. you just might have socks this summer.
Comments (25)
Those socks are going to be a beauty!! What a lovely gift.
Posted by caitlyn | May 9, 2006 8:30 PM
Posted on May 9, 2006 20:30
What yarn is that? I love those army/camouflage0esque green and browns?
Posted by Angela | May 9, 2006 8:31 PM
Posted on May 9, 2006 20:31
What is up with my punctuation? Sorry about that.
Posted by Angela | May 9, 2006 8:32 PM
Posted on May 9, 2006 20:32
whoa that's a lot of socks, you're such a good sister!
the p-socks are looking great...Ill keep my fingers crossed for ya
Posted by yahaira | May 9, 2006 8:37 PM
Posted on May 9, 2006 20:37
Wah!!! Where's my older sister to knit me beautiful socks?!? Is it too late to ask the parents for one? :)
Posted by grumperina | May 9, 2006 8:52 PM
Posted on May 9, 2006 20:52
Well apparently it was worth all the false starts cause these are spetacular! Love this colorway, what is it?
Posted by Debi | May 9, 2006 9:09 PM
Posted on May 9, 2006 21:09
I too am sad I am the older sister that must knit socks for everyone else, I want birthday socks:)
What awesome dedication you have to finding the right pattern, and i must agree the p socks look like they will be pefect!
Posted by Joelene | May 9, 2006 9:26 PM
Posted on May 9, 2006 21:26
They are going to be devine socks! That is going to be some lucky recipient - well worth the work.
Posted by Schrodinger | May 9, 2006 10:47 PM
Posted on May 9, 2006 22:47
wow!! the color is perfect for the Pomatomus, but I am impressed by your extensive swatching. You are an inspiring example.
Posted by hpnY Knits | May 9, 2006 11:42 PM
Posted on May 9, 2006 23:42
Ooh! Love the Pomatomus socks! I've recently gotten into knitting socks and these are definitely on my list. Can't wait to see how they turn out. Lucky sister you have!
Posted by Annie | May 10, 2006 9:32 AM
Posted on May 10, 2006 09:32
That's what I call sisterly love. And dedication (or is it stubborness?). I think you'll really like the p-socks and they end up being quite stretchy.
Posted by Stephanie | May 10, 2006 10:13 AM
Posted on May 10, 2006 10:13
I love the green! I can't wait to see more.....you are such a sister for trying all those patterns!
Posted by Stacey | May 10, 2006 11:04 AM
Posted on May 10, 2006 11:04
I love the Pomatomus socks. That color is lovely too. :D
I recently got birthday socks. I'm wearing them right now.
Best. Socks. EVER! :D
Everyone should get birthdays socks. I really do need to learn to knit socks now. *L*
Posted by KnittyOtter | May 10, 2006 11:12 AM
Posted on May 10, 2006 11:12
I love that yarn, it's gorgeous.
Posted by Rain | May 10, 2006 11:15 AM
Posted on May 10, 2006 11:15
Oooh, lovely. I love the colorway - koigu? I'm going to have to get some pomatomi on my needles soon, I think.
Posted by anne | May 10, 2006 11:54 AM
Posted on May 10, 2006 11:54
Hey!! I recognize that yarn! It's Fern, isn't it? That's a great pattern for the yarn. Nice choice!
Posted by Purly Whites | May 10, 2006 1:07 PM
Posted on May 10, 2006 13:07
Can't go wrong with the Pomi socks, it's such a great pattern and works really well with variegated, it seems.
Posted by Steph | May 10, 2006 1:29 PM
Posted on May 10, 2006 13:29
Your socks are great. I love reading posts about socks. Socks. Socks. Socks. Your entry is baking me itchy.
Posted by Miss Twiss | May 10, 2006 1:35 PM
Posted on May 10, 2006 13:35
The Pomatomus patt looks great in that colorway. She is sooo lucky!
Posted by brooke | May 10, 2006 7:27 PM
Posted on May 10, 2006 19:27
Oh, perfect choice - they're stunning!
Posted by Chris | May 10, 2006 8:05 PM
Posted on May 10, 2006 20:05
Nice socks!! I love the color!
Posted by Julia | May 10, 2006 8:23 PM
Posted on May 10, 2006 20:23
Beautiful socks...maybe this will turn SQ's head to sock knitting.
Posted by quenna | May 10, 2006 9:41 PM
Posted on May 10, 2006 21:41
love that p-word sock yarn! just makes me want to get mine started. now if I could first get my lump out of the inertia and funk :)
Posted by stinkerbell | May 11, 2006 9:16 AM
Posted on May 11, 2006 09:16
Love that color! Those socks are going to be gorgeous, I just love that patterns and I've been seeing it all over lately.
Posted by Sarah | May 12, 2006 2:41 PM
Posted on May 12, 2006 14:41
Ooh I like the color! I might be a little strange, but I like colors pooling in my sock knitting. Takes all kinds, right?
Posted by Arleta | May 14, 2006 7:21 PM
Posted on May 14, 2006 19:21