Yes — I finished a pair of socks. Item number 10 from the “widows and orphans” is no longer without a mate. Here is a photo taken before I grafted the toes (I was checking the fit). The socks are currently soaking in lavender-scented Eucalyn. As you can see, they are fraternal, not identical, twins. There was no discernible repeat, so I just knit the yarn as it appeared without worrying particularly about matching.
I also finished another sock (it only took about a day). It’s a lace anklet pattern from Hand Jive Knits, using their yarn. The colour name is Indian Paintbrush. I actually scanned this sock instead of taking a photograph; that’s why it looks a little odd.
This yarn is similar in look and feel to Koigu. It gets amazingly soft when blocked. The second sock is already on the needles and I am finished with the cuff. I knit this sock with a star toe (as the pattern suggested), which is a nice easy toe for anyone out there (Wendy?) who has had trouble with grafting.
I realize I haven’t responded to my sister’s post about our mother’s knitting. The oddest thing, to me, is I don’t remember ever seeing our mother knit. She was, as Susan said, an expert seamstress. I always associate her with sewing and not knitting, and unlike Susan I don’t have any garments that she knit for me (although I am sure she probably did knit me a few). But those pieces that Sue photographed are very nice and show wonderful workmanship.
Surly Scissor-Toes is one of the very few people who calls me Sue — I’m Susan to most everyone else.
I really like the Mega Boots socks. I wish mine looked like that, but they don’t at all. I am going to switch to the Mock Croc Socks from KnitPicks (it’s a free pattern found under Projects). It is supposed to be fairly stretchy and might go over my thunder calves.
Comment by lv2knit — April 4, 2006 @ 3:28 pm
Your socks are wonderful. From the first picture, I thought they were going to be more browns than reds – very pretty! The solid red one is great. The cuff is adorable and I appreciate the directions for the star toe. I won’t start complaining about grafting again, I promise. If you get a minute, what is this: “lavender-scented Eucalyn”? Something you wash with prior to blocking? (3 guesses for a penny…)
Still working the sleeves on my sweater…….
Comment by Wendy — April 5, 2006 @ 4:44 pm
Hi Sally,
I’ve seen your work in person and I know how talented you are.
I need to take a new hobby. I’m losing interest in current hobby and I’m a multi-tasker. I can’t just do one thing at a time.
Comment by Paulette — April 13, 2006 @ 9:54 pm
I need an edit option. I’m used to being able to go back and edit. Darn. I’ll have to be careful when posting a message here.
Your site placed a cookie on my computer. It was weird seeing the warning pop up.
Comment by Paulette — April 13, 2006 @ 9:56 pm