Sock It to Me!

Black Opal Monstersocks

2008-04-29T12:31:00.000-07:00

Started in late January 08, then other things jumped in front of line, with hockey playoffs underway decided to finish all projects before starting anything new.

Monstersockens finished

2007-01-13T18:09:00.000-08:00

Finished the latest pair of Monstersockens last Sunday but because of a BIG snowstorm I was without internet access to email the pix. A partial skein of hand painted Wildfoote was used for the ribbing, afterthought heel and the toe, used it a bit thought out the sock randomly to hang it all together. Started another pair using up the odds & sods left over from making the mitered squares for my afghan, sometime would only have a piece a couple of yards left, used up a bunch. First sock should be done tomorrow. See pix of it at my blog.
http://sockladyspins.blogspot .com

Re-modified waffles

2006-12-21T10:58:00.000-08:00

Just finished another pair of modified waffles, immediately started a pair of Monstersockens. Love doing them so much I even started a Yahoo list called monstersockens. I used a single ball of Wildfoot from the stash and then all the little bits leftover from the mitered square afghan I am doing, each square is 3" x 3" and needs a ball about as big as your middle finger - thumb circle, I then end up with lots of ends too small to make another sq., so into Monstersockens (aka Frankensocks).

Modified Waffles

2006-12-03T08:47:00.000-08:00

When I started on this pattern I was at Sea Tac airport getting ready to fly to Scotland, a friend was working on socks and told me what she was doing. Well I kind of got pattern in a modified state so here are my Modified Waffles.* K 2 rows plain, then K 1, P 1, then continue from * Yarn is an older Opal Lollipop, didn't much care for it in the ball but rather like the sock.

I finished my namby pamby socks.

2006-10-31T15:45:00.000-08:00

I finished another pair and I'm currently wearing them and my feet are nice and warm. I received this opal petticoat sock yarn from the sock yarn exchange that I participated in about a year ago. I've been working on the socks a long time and I'm glad they are finished. I started my next pair too. I can't go around town without my portable sock project. Until next time...

Finishing projects

2006-09-11T09:27:00.000-07:00

After summer travels I had 3 pair of socks on my needles, so decided to finish them before starting anything new. Discipline. Regia cotton surf are done after being on needles for 5 months, then a pair of slip stitch patterned socks using Regia patterned yarn and the great Regia wool & silk yarn, lastly Austermann step with Aloe in a waffle stitch pattern. So will have 3 more pair to add to winters woolie socks. I will soon start wearing wool socks and then all winter or until mid May which ever comes first. Even tho I have a propane heater in my studio first thing in the morning its a bit cool in here when outside temps get well belong zero.

Infant's Highland Knee Sock

2006-07-19T06:36:00.001-07:00

It's been a LONG time since I posted to this blog. My daughter asked me for socks for my two month old grandson to wear to a wedding.. he'll be wearing a kilt to match the groomsmen's kilts.
I searched online but couldn't find a pattern. I came up with this. Isn't it cute?

Glad Raggs in Cotton

2006-03-30T15:11:00.000-08:00

I also have not posted in a while. Here are my finished Glad Raggs in Lang Jawoll Cotton with metallic 8/0 beads. They posed in the peach tree for their photo shoot.

Jaywalkers off the needles!

2006-03-17T16:57:00.000-08:00

I just LOVE this pattern, used LL Shepard in Vera US size 1 DPN. I made them to just below the knees..

It's Been A While

2006-03-15T18:50:00.000-08:00

It has been a while since I last posted any socks on here. Things have been hectic at my house since the holiday season. I do have two recent pairs of socks to share.

The first pair are the knee socks I made for the 2006 Knitting Olympics. They were knitting on # 4 dpn's and LB Wool Ease. (excuse my cat's rear end there) LOL!

The next pair are a pair of basic socks I finished for a friend of mine, not too long ago. The were knitted with #2 dpn's and the mini-rings Regia yarn.

Thanks for allowing me to share my socks. Have a great evening.
Lani (aka Isis)

The purple socks are done!

2006-03-15T09:53:00.000-08:00

I started knitting a sock pattern with this yarn last September. I got as far as the toe decreases on sock 1, and decided that I hated the pattern enough that I'd never knit the second sock. What good is that? So I ripped it out.

I thought I'd try using the yarn to knit my first ever toe-up sock. The pattern I chose was a disaster for the shape of my feet. The designer clearly has long slender feet, while I have short wide ones. This was a definite problem. Again I frogged the whole thing.

Then I found this lovely lace pattern (Shari's Lace) on Sock Bug's blog, and cast on hopefully. Ooh, not only was the yarn happier, but so was I. And the sock fits. Yee haw. The second sock knit up even more quickly than the first, and this is the result.

The yarn is purple Opal Uni, and I knit it up with a set of five size 1 double-pointed bamboo needles from Crystal Palace.

Glad Ragg Socks

2006-03-13T19:14:00.000-08:00

knitted using Brown Sheeps co. Wildfoote in Master Grey! Very nice lacy fun pattern By Laura Her pattern in written for both with & without seed beads.. Mine are without. Used size 0 & 1 needles. more info on my blog

Knitting Olympic Socks!

2006-02-23T08:04:00.000-08:00

Cascade Fixation on size 3 needles

Cascade Fixation on size 3 needles

Skacel Trampoline Stretch size 1 needles

I started and completed 2 pair and finished another pair too! I never knew I could knit so fast....My hands/wrists/arms and even my shoulders sure do hurt.

Valentines Day Socks

2006-01-31T08:12:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Heart to Heart socks

Yarn: Paton's Kroy Sock Yarn (wool and nylon blend)

Needles: size 3 dp bamboo

Modifications: Oh yeah... I totally read the pattern wrong. The ribbing was supposed to go to the toe on the top of the sock!

Pattern can be purchased by emailing Carla at my LYS

Victoria's House of Needleart

Finally, another finished pair

2006-01-23T15:31:00.000-08:00

The secret to my success, Opal 6 ply. The bad news, when I was wearing them yesterday, they were itchy. I'm hoping washing them will help.
Kara

Standing in the Shadows

2006-01-20T12:05:00.000-08:00

See my first attempt at shawdow knitting techniques.. Not to bad if I say so myself....LOL more details posted to my blog

Baby Georgio's Socks

2005-12-16T13:37:00.000-08:00

I made these socks from left over Opal sock yarn I had in my knitting bag. They are TINY!

If anyone ever needs a pattern for tiny socks... here it is:

INFANT SOCKS By Judy Ellis

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2005-12-12T13:17:00.001-08:00

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2005-12-12T13:17:00.000-08:00

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Mini's & Fortissima Sox

2005-12-12T13:11:00.000-08:00

Fortissima socks are finally finished, ended up with a piece of yarn 30 ", cutting it close, when I use the next color I have will make socks just an inch or so shorter.

Mini socks are done on 0000 needles with leftovers. After every pair I have to wait until my fingers heal before doing next pair, so easy to poke fingers with the fine needles.

Mosaic Socks Done!

2005-12-09T09:52:00.000-08:00

Used Daletta in teal & maroon on size US2 & 3

I've finished two pair of socks!

2005-12-08T09:16:00.000-08:00

I've finished the two pairs of socks that were on my circular needles. I now admit that four socks on the same needles is too many. The yarn kept getting tangled. So from now on only two at a time. Even if the yarn is boring beige.

Little Cable Socks

2005-11-24T21:27:00.000-08:00

Made these socks for my mom using Lorna'a Laces Sport in Glenwood - I am so in love with this yarn, so soft!

Razor Shell Socks

2005-11-11T16:43:00.000-08:00

This is probably my favorit pair of socks. They are so pretty and elegant. I can't wait to wear them! I am almost done this part and soon will be onto the heel. Sorry, no nice pictures because it's wet and dark outside.

-Karen

Mini Cable Socks

2005-11-04T10:59:00.000-08:00

some quick fun knit cabled socks in Silja sock yarn

2005-10-28T16:08:00.000-07:00

Seeing as there are only 3 days left in Socktober, I thougt I would post a pic. This is just a basic sock done with Cascade Fixations. Check out the spooky cobwebs in the background. I've managed to complete about 4 pairs of socks, this month, but Blogger has been fickle about letting me upload pictures. Happy Halloween everybody!
Robin
www.therowgoesonforever.typepad.com

Cascading Leaves

2005-10-28T05:07:00.000-07:00

I am sooo loving these socks! I joined the Townsend Socks Knitalong and finally got to this pattern - It was probably the most fun pattern I have ever worked with!

I used Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock in Georgetown with size #1 needles. It was a little bit tighter than I wanted at first, but of course, my feet stretched them out enough.

BCA Ribbon socks

2005-10-22T22:58:00.000-07:00

This pair are my socks for Socktoberfest and the inspiration came from the Pink Ribbons Socks. Since I did them from the toe up, I had to rewrite the ribbon pattern. There are some other modifications and photos on my blog.

Catie's Christmas Socks

2005-10-21T06:58:00.000-07:00

I'm not crazy about the little holes but other than that they turned out fine. Cate (my daughter) chose the yarn at the last big sale at my LYS. It's Lana Grossa Meilenweit Fun and Stripes ..color partie. (80% wool, 20% nylon) The pattern is the Regia Basic Sock Pattern that can be found free online.
As I said before, there is a mistake on that pattern at the short rows but any seasoned sock knitter can figure it out. I emailed and told them about it but they didn't seem too concerned and it was never corrected. The colors in this photo are not very true. It looks much brighter and prettier in person!

Another picture

2005-10-20T11:35:00.000-07:00

Just thought I'd add this picture of my socks. All are enjoying them.

-Karen & Suzie

halloween socks v2.0: pair 8

2005-10-20T09:52:00.000-07:00

pattern: Knitting Pure & Simple Basic Children's Socks, with french heel, stripes inspired by the beginnerSAM pattern
yarn: Cascade 220
needles: US4 Takumi Bamboo
started: 10/11
completed: 10/19

Hot off the needles

2005-10-16T18:20:00.000-07:00

Hello all sock knitters! Here is my first pair of socks completed for the Socktoberfest. I can't wait to knit more, it's getting cold up here! Hope you like them, they are a mix of leftovers, kind of fitting for thanksgiving.

-Karen

Here are my socks!

2005-10-16T10:09:00.000-07:00

As I joined this group I figured I best participate. I love to knit socks and do it on circular needles. It's not that I don't like double pointed needles. They work great as a cable needle and they hold triple decker sandwiches together great but they fall out easily and stitches get dropped that I try to avoid them whenever possible. Plus you can't knit four socks at a time on double pointed needles. Socks are my travel projects. The bag is usually in the car where I can knit when, waiting for my kids at school and preschool, also dance lessons, drawing lessons and gymnastics lessons. The self patterning yarns are a big hit with me. Sock yarn is really the only yarn I buy as I spin so that's my main source of supplies. I like really colorful yarns. The husband wants beige, boring. The only way I could knit with ugly beige was to knit colorful right along side. The bag on the floor is made from my favorite jacket of all time. I loved that jacket and wore it to death. It got to the point where I could not get the cuffs clean anymore and I was wearing a hole in an elbow. I could not bare to through it out so I made a knitting bag from it. The rest is in a bin waiting for a good project to come along. I make dolls so I'm sure the rest won't go to waste. I enjoy seeing everyone's socks. Hope you like mine too. Until next time....

2005-10-15T03:58:00.000-07:00

Hey sock buddies!!

I'm not sure if all of you know that Shelby and her husband welcomed a gorgeous baby into the world about a month ago. If you have any sock blog needs - send them to my email. I had to turn on comment verification - we were getting spammed (thanks for the heads up Ginger!!). I tried to find all the spam comments to delete them - if I missed some, please let me know.

I am loving reading and seeing all of the gorgeous socks you are all knitting! I can't believe people are still joining our knitalong (I just added 2 this morning!). When we started this, I don't think we ever envisioned it going on this long - I know we didn't - we only planned to go for a few months. Seeing how many people are enjoying the blog - Shelby and I decided to just keep it open!
Here are the last three pairs of socks I've finished. One the left is one of the socks I knitted for my Sockapal2za pal - New England Socks (Knitting on the Road) in Cherry Tree Hill yarn, color: Martha's Vineyard. In the middle - Friday Harbor Socks (KOTR, too) in Mountain Weavers Wool Quarters, color: Painted Rocks - LOVE these socks!! And, on the right - my Koigu Rainbow socks. No real pattern here - cast on...I forget how many...picot edge, knit until the leg is as long as I like, basic heel,...etc. These are so great - the feel wonderful on. There is NOTHING like a pair of hand knit socks!

Sock on!!
Jackie

Halloween socks: pair 7

2005-10-11T16:35:00.000-07:00

This is my 7th pair of socks, Halloween socks for my 3yo son.

Pattern: Knitting Pure & Simple Child's Socks
Yarn: Cascade 220 in black & heathered pumpkin orange (I know bad pic)
Needles: US4 Takumi Bamboo
Notes: used a french heel instead of the heel as written

Opal Socks...

2005-10-11T12:45:00.000-07:00

This is my second pair I've finished since joining this...

Opal Yarn
Size 2s
Beginner Midweight Socks by Knitting Pure & Simple.
These are boot socks...to be gifted for Christmas!

I'm currently working a pattern from Sensational Knitted Socks...This is a great book.
Simple twin rib down the toe and lovely koigu in rainbow...
Pop over to www.pixiestikz.com to see the in progress pics!

Happy Sock Knitting!

Lacey Hearts: pair 6

2005-10-08T14:42:00.000-07:00

I have actually knit up several pairs since I last posted, but these are my latest. They are Lacey Hearts for the beginnerKAL for oct/nov. I knit them up in Cascade 220 superwash for my daughter. The original pattern is for a very small childs sock so I had to cast on a few more stitches to get them to fit my daughter.

Pair 6? or 7... I lost count

2005-10-08T08:21:00.001-07:00

Ribbed socks done in Sirdar Country Style yarn in DK weight. I made these for myself but I think they feel a little short. I got antsy to get them finished and I think I quit on the length too soon. So they will make a good Christmas gift for someone with smaller feet than mine!! The pattern is "Quick Ribbed Socks" and can be purchased here:

Victoria's House of Needleart

Fixation ankle socks

2005-10-03T12:05:00.000-07:00

A few days ago I completed a pair of ankle socks knit with Cascade Fixation. You can see a picture in the entry in my blog here.

I've been having some bad luck with socks. I was knitting the Spey Valley socks from Knitting on the Road, and the airline lost my luggage with the socks-in-progress and pattern book inside! I got the luggage back, but neither the socks nor the book were anywhere to be found. I've called lost and found, but to no avail. :(

I also have one sock of the Friday Harbor Socks (also from Knitting on the Road but luckily I have a copy of that pattern so I can finish the second one.

Lace Wings Socks

2005-10-03T03:22:00.000-07:00

These were my socks for the Sock Pal 2 sock exchange.

They're made from Cascade Fixation and the pattern is available on my blog finally waking up.

Anna

1 pair finished 2 more started

2005-10-02T22:57:00.000-07:00

Call me addicted. Sock knitting has slowed since sweater season is approaching. I did take a sweater break to do a pair of fuzzy feet. I also have a pair of Koigu and Opal 6 ply socks OTN.

Opal Magic socks

2005-10-02T22:00:00.000-07:00

I just joined the knitalong, and wanted to show you all my newest socks. These are the second pair of socks that I have ever knit, and the first official ones for this knitalong.

The yarn is Opal Magic colorway 1043. It was a fun yarn to use, and I still love it even if the stripes do not match up. I don't mind my socks being fraternal twins :)

The pattern is a variation on the FiberTrends Hellen's Favorite Socks. I modified it by making the ribbing 2 x 2 instead of 3 x 1, and extending the ribbing down the foot to the toe. I also lengthened the heel flap to compensate for my big feet!

I already have another pair of socks waiting in the wings... I am so addicted!
More details over at LollyKnitting Around.

Lacy Scallops

2005-09-25T15:55:00.000-07:00

These are my Lacy Scallops socks, from a great pattern by Sockbug. The yarn is Opal Petticoat, the setting is Berry College in Rome, GA.

Ample Socks Complete!!

2005-09-15T18:49:00.000-07:00

This is our second sock completed for this years six-sox-a-long

Its done with a beautiful teal colored wool on size 1 needles a neat british gansey pattern. The patterns are free if you join the group of course.... I'm sending it to my sock swap partner.. Hope she enjoys them as much as I have knitting them

Amble Socks

2005-09-11T08:34:00.000-07:00

These are my Amble Socks for the Six Sox Knitalong. These are my sixth pair, I think, for Sock it to Me. The branches are Bradford pear with itty bitty fruit on them. The yarn is Lana Grossa Meilenweit wool/nylon, color 1316.
Paula

My very first pair of socks!

2005-09-07T09:11:00.000-07:00

Yay! i'm so proud of how they are progressing. For some reason I'm not content until I can pack as many new elements into something as possible, so to that end I'm knitting these socks toe-up on circular needles and both at the same time. It's been quite fun trying to figure out how to do this.

So here's a pic!

I'll post a finished picture when they're done. I just have to figure out how to turn a heel backwards!

_Brooke

fluted banister socks-done!

2005-09-06T10:18:00.000-07:00

pattern: Fluted Banister Socks from the Six Sox KAL

yarn: Froelich Wolle Special Blauband sock yarn in color 7189 - two blues mixed (baby blue and medium blue)

needles: Crystal Palace #2 dpns

completed: 9/3/05

sUsAn
http://imaginecreativenamehere.typepad.com/

Socks for Dad

2005-08-31T08:11:00.000-07:00

Here are the socks I finished up last night. These are for my Dad. See more about them, if you want, in my blog.

Knitting Up A Sock Storm

2005-08-30T10:54:00.000-07:00

Despite posting any info here I have been knitting up a sock storm this year. Eleven pair to date. You can see the pictures in my photo album "Just for Feet".

Keep knitting!!
Margene

Ankle Sockies

2005-08-25T06:47:00.000-07:00

Heres a pair of LynnH socks that I did over the weekend. I used US 4 DPN needles using a wonderful cotton blend yarn Bertagna Filati fashion. Love the pattern for these type of socks the sole is purls so you have a better fit & feeling on the inside when wearing with a shoe/clog or hanging around. A very well written pattern and can be done with any type of yarn or gauge..Wonderful! Did I mention it's a free pattern too. Six pages but nice to use again and again.

Peaks and Valleys

2005-08-23T15:32:00.000-07:00

These are my finished Peaks and Valleys socks from Regia Cotton Surf. The pattern is from the sock shaped book entitled Knit Socks!
Paula

Finally, finally!

2005-08-23T07:20:00.000-07:00

I finished some socks. Finally.
Regia Ringel in the Clown colorway...Pom Squad from MagKnits sans the Pom part (for now).

My first toe-up socks!

2005-08-13T13:30:00.000-07:00

This is my first pair of toe-up socks in 2x2 ribs. I am happy with how they turned out and this will become the basic pattern for Husband's socks in the future! More details are on my blog.

Self-stripers

2005-08-09T09:07:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! I'm new here. This is the first pair of socks I've made in a number of years. I discovered self-striping yarn recently, and wow! What fun. LOL So, here's my first pair of self-striping socks, hot off the needles. They're a basic sock pattern except that instead of having ribbing at the top I opted for a picot edge. The yarn is Simple Stripes from KnitPicks.

2005-08-07T19:41:00.000-07:00

Well it has been a while, but here is another pair of socks! The pattern is mock cable rib. the yarn is Socketta. I really liked knitting with a wool/cotton yarn. These are for my Sockapal2za friend. My next sock project will be my first toe up, two at a time, on circulars. We'll see how long it is before I check in again:)

Rainbow Footies

2005-08-04T11:34:00.000-07:00

Thinking that I could se leftovers to make footies I set out to do it. Yep, I ended up having to buy a third skein, but I definitely think that they are worth it! This is my 8th pair since Sock it to Me started :-) These are all ready to be gifted because the giftee likes footies and I don't :-)

2005-08-04T05:26:00.000-07:00

Hi sock pals!
I am so sorry we have been remiss in adding stars and coming to visit. When Shelby and I started this group - we only intended it to go on for about 3 months, but it seems to want to go on and on. In fact, I get emails almost every day from people who want to join! I think that's great and would love to keep going if you all want to. However, I'm not sure there is any way I can keep up with your progress...I can try, but no promises!!
How about this - the first of each month, you can email me with the number of stars you need and I'll put them up once a month? Or, we can do away with the stars (but they really are fun, aren't they?) and just share our socks and be here for each other? What do you all think??
In friendship,
Jackie

Two More Pairs

2005-08-03T05:23:00.000-07:00

Yikes, I sure did get lazy about posting! I finished these about two months ago and then went on a little sock break. These are the Waving Lace Socks from Interweave Knits Spring 'o4 using some KoolAid dyed yarn.

These I just finished about a week ago. Just your basic sock pattern and I used Fortissima Colori.

I have two more pairs on the needles and will start another one soon. I think this brings me up to 8 pairs for the knitalong. Anyone know when this ends?

Rainbow Socks (Pair 7)

2005-08-02T18:00:00.000-07:00

These are Lorna's Laces in the rainbow colorway. These took a while to finish because I carried the pattern all of the way down and I got kinda sick of the pattern after the first sock :-) Next up...rainbow footies!

Eyelet Socks

2005-08-02T13:36:00.000-07:00

my DD she picked out the yarn, silja hot pink used size US 2 needles Dpn altered the pattern from Vogue Knitting Socks Two on the go!

Retro Rib Socks

2005-08-01T08:38:00.000-07:00

I've finally completed my Retro Rib Socks!

I started these on vacation in the Caribbean...The latter part of May 2005.

Yarn: Tess Designer Supersock (love this yarn!)

Pattern: Fall 04 Interweave Knits - Retro Rib

Next pair? Possibly the Footies or FiberTrends Raindrop Lace or the Leaf Lace socks?

I'm waiting for my sock muse to return!

So that's two pairs down!

2005-07-30T15:34:00.000-07:00

I really have been knitting! Sorry it has taken me so long to post. These are my second toe-up socks and I'm thrilled with the results. This is Opal yarn and really are much prettier and brighter than this picture shows. I've started another pair of Opal yarn toe-ups and have one more sock for a pair for hubby.

I may not have posted but I am knitting socks! I'm so impressed by the socks that are being made. I'll post pictures of my next two pairs of finished socks soon.

Lillium http://approachingglory.typepad.com

And Baby Makes 6

2005-07-30T11:50:00.000-07:00

Here is my 6th pair of socks for the knitalong. These are my sockapal2za socks in the swirling rib and eyelet pattern knit with 1 strand of Skacel Trampoline and 1 strand of lace weight alpaca. I have a pair of footies and the rainbow socks that should be done in the next week or so. I am a sock knitting fool!

Happy HP6 Sox

2005-07-28T06:18:00.000-07:00

Here there are, my Happy HP6 Sox for Sockapal2za

Pattern by Sarah E. Burns
Yarn: Lorna's Laces - Funky Stripes

and the first pair of baby socks for the new moms at Camp Pendleton:

and I already casted for the next pair:

Click on the photo to see more details.

Feather and Fan

2005-07-23T10:35:00.000-07:00

Finished these for my Mom's birthday.

Click the photo for a larger image. They are the Feather and Fan pattern from Socks Socks Socks, but done toe-up, in Wildfoote (from Brown Sheep). They are very soft, and Mom got a sneak peak and loved them. Feather and Fan is such an easy lace pattern, with a great result.

Now I've got three more different pairs of socks on the needles!

Tropical fruit socks finished

2005-07-23T09:14:00.000-07:00

These are Meilenweit Cotton Fun and Stripes that I have nicknamed my Tropical Fruit Socks. So they had to pose with our ... tropical fruit. The yarn went to Las Vegas, and the first sock was started there a couple weeks ago. These are my 5th pair for 2005.
Paula

Rumba socks

2005-07-21T11:03:00.000-07:00

This pair are for myself and I love them:

I used Dancing (cotton/wool/nylon/elastic blend) from KnitPicks. It is a very good choice for summer socks. You can see more photos on my blog.

2005-07-21T10:17:00.000-07:00

I finished another pair of socks. These are Regia Tip & Top Color in color number 4075. I picked up at a 40% off Regia sale at Needleworks. I used an eye of the partridge heel and the round toe.

Another pair of Chutes and Ladder socks!

2005-07-20T11:15:00.000-07:00

These are my rendition of the pattern from the SixSoxKnitalong from Yahoo groups. My socks were done on size 1 needles in Lorna's Laces Bold Red. I loved the pattern and will probably be doing another pair soon!!!

Finished my first toeup pair!

2005-07-19T08:43:00.000-07:00

These are my first attempt at toe-up socks using the magic loop method. I'm not sure I'm a convert to this method...but I will definitely keep it in my arsenal of techniques. The yarn for these socks is wonderful Koigu knit on US size 1 needles. The pattern is just stockinette foot and 2x2 ribbing for the cuff.

FiberTrend Favorite Socks...

2005-07-15T06:14:00.000-07:00

Hi!
Just joined...and thought I'd post my first pair of socks and my current sock project...

Completed: May 2005
Yarn: Cherry Tree Hill Yarn
Color: Birches
Needle: US 2 (Clover Bamboo DPN)
Pattern: Fiber Trends Pattern (Favorite Socks)
Size:Tweaked a little for my small feet (Size 5 1/2 - 6)

I really enjoyed working with this yarn. However, I washed them by accident on hot with my whites and now they have this lovely halo. They are so soft.

Currently, I'm working on the Retro Rib Socks from IK...
I'm using Tess Designer Yarn (SuperSocks) for them, and I have to say this yarn is fantastic.

I love looking at all of your lovely socks...and am excited to join the group!

Heather
http://www.pixiestikz.com

Pair 5!

2005-07-13T23:17:00.000-07:00

I finished my 2nd pair in 2 days. Nothing for a while and then all at once. I did end up frogging the socks for my sock pal (evidence in the picture) and trying something new. These are charity kids socks made with wool & acrylic.

More chutes

2005-07-13T08:11:00.000-07:00

I finished my Chutes and Ladders socks for the Six Socks Knitalong. I then cast on for a cotton blend sock in summery colored stripes. Here they are posing with our pineapple plant, at home. The picture looked in focus before I uploaded it.
Paula

Another Pair Down

2005-07-12T15:48:00.000-07:00

This is my fourth finished pair since joining the knit along. I have another couple of pair that are in finishing type stages, but for now I present the autumnal socks!

(Shelby or Jacq could you please give me 4 stars and add my blog URL (www.stitchnbitchlafayette.us)?)

Chutes-N-Ladders

2005-07-12T09:20:00.000-07:00

This is a pattern from SixSoxKnitAlong. I used Patons Kroy 4-ply with a gauge of 9 spi. I used tubular cast on and I love it!

Baby Socks

2005-07-10T11:37:00.000-07:00

I just finished a pair of socks for a baby set:

and since I had so much fun knitting those little socks and I have leftover yarn, I have decided to keep knitting those for the new moms at Camp Pendleton:

2005-07-10T09:37:00.000-07:00

I started these in April. I didn't think they would ever be finished. I started referring to them as the "Socks that shall not be named." They are finally complete. Unfortunately, I have enough yarn for another pair and I never want to see that yarn again.

2005-07-10T09:32:00.000-07:00

These were made from Elann Sock-It-To-Me Esprit yarn. I think the color is summer meadow. I used the Twisted Sisters Sock Workbook to help me work out the pattern. The pair took under a week to knit.

Pretty Comfy Socks

2005-07-06T13:42:00.000-07:00

I couldn't get the link in the side bar for the Pretty Comfy socks to work so I googled and found the pattern HERE.

Another pair of socks set aside for cooler weather

2005-07-04T07:07:00.000-07:00

I recently finished a pair of red socks in Cascade 220. They are not very fancy, just a simple K3, P1 rib all the way down, but they fit nicely and will be very nice this fall and winter when my tootsies get chilled. :)

I have two skeins of Fixation that I should get started on. I will probably make the Broad Ripple socks out of them, so that I have something pretty for the rest of the summer.

My camera is in the shop at the moment, but once it's back I'll try to get some shots up.

Blue Opal's

2005-07-03T14:44:00.000-07:00

Blue Opal's
Originally uploaded by sockladyspins.

Blue Opal Musica's

2005-07-02T12:53:00.000-07:00

Finally finished the musica socks, started them in mid February but other projects got in the way and I kept putting them aside. This last time I picked them up decided to finish so I would have a clear conscience in starting something new. Think I will flip a coin to see if I go with one of the Fortissima's or Regia silk & wool mixes.

I have been very bad . . .

2005-06-29T23:01:00.000-07:00

I joined this KAL then I don't think I ever posted. Right after I joined I started a pair of socks for my daughter using the KP&S Children's Sock pattern and halfway thru the foot (after I had finished all the hard parts, like turning the heel and the gusset) my 2yo pulled all the needles out. I was so upset I threw the sock on the side table and didn't touch it for almost 5 months, until a week ago when I picked it up put it back on the needles and finished it, then knit the second one the next day. TaDa: one pair finished!

Now I am working on a second pair of socks for my daughter, Scallop Stitch Socks. The pattern is the BeginnerSAM for June/July so I thought I'd give it a try.

sorry, no pics right now the dig camera is on the fritz.

Green Fixation Socks

2005-06-21T10:54:00.000-07:00

I finished these last week, 3x2 ribbed socks in green variegated Cascade Fixation, I love this yarn!

I will be posting the simple pattern on my blog in the near future, we need more Fixation patterns on the net for sure, there are so many colourways and I've almost knit all the free patterns I have found!

Anna
finally waking up

There are socks!

2005-06-20T09:00:00.000-07:00

3 of them to be exact. But not one pair :-) I am currently knitting 3 very different socks. One pair self patterning, one pair self striping with a 4 row repeat pattern, and one pair on double stranded charity knit socks. Soon there may even be a complete pair as I have already cast on for all 3 mates!!

Spearfish Socks done!

2005-05-31T18:08:00.000-07:00

Boy, are these fraternal twins. I did not notice until I started the second skein. They may not be the same dye lots, but I choose to ignore that. They sure didn't come out the same.

The yarn is Socks that Rock in Rock Candy. I did them on Inox 2.5mm 40 inch circs, using the Magic Loop. I had to write out another version of the pattern for that method. I enjoyed knitting this pattern, though I seemed to have a mental block and couldn't memorize the pattern! Paula

Striped socks

2005-05-29T11:45:00.000-07:00

I finally finished the second sock of my son's:

I used Cascade Fixation and made up the pattern (toe up) as I knitted.

Go Team Socks

2005-05-27T18:01:00.000-07:00


I have finished my DH's never ending huge socks for the Six Sox Knitalong. One says Go Bama and the other says Roll Tide.



Mini Socks.JPG
2005-05-27T13:23:00.000-07:00



Mini Socks
2005-05-27T13:18:00.000-07:00
I was given a bag of leftover sock yarns when in Toledo, Ohio last fall and this is what I choose to do with the lil bits. Some leftover Opal tiger, LL's and the rest I don't recognize. Am heading down to NwRSA annual spinners conference and will be giving these guys away, have 8 1/2 pair done and hope to do a couple more before I leave. Socks are complete with heel turning and kitchnered toe.


More Bernat Sox
2005-05-19T05:08:00.000-07:00
This time using the Dublin Bay pattern free online from Mossy Cottage.



I knit these using 2.25mm (US1) Clover bamboo dpns and 2 balls of yarn.

Anna
finally waking up


Pair # 5
2005-05-09T10:59:00.000-07:00


Pair # 5 Opal's ... here and gone!  Gave them to my mother yesterday for Mother's Day.  Opal sock yarn is great.  I used size 2 dpn's and the Regia Basic Sock Pattern.  I wanted to keep these in the WORST way  :-)


3x2 rib socks...
2005-05-07T20:35:00.000-07:00
Meant to post this earlier, but alas, it's been a hectic couple of weeks.

I finished my first pair of socks.  I used Lorna's Laces Shepard Sock in Aslan with size 1 Pony Pearl needles.  They fit fantastically!  :)  


  





2005-05-06T13:24:00.000-07:00

Another pair of socks finished.  These are for mom as her day is fast approaching!  The yarn is Kiogu (my favorite for socks) and the pattern is "LandLocked Socks" from Susan at http://ma2ut.blogspot.com 


2nd pair done...
2005-05-04T10:14:00.000-07:00

Pattern:  Yankee Knitter Designs #29 (Classic Socks for the Family)
Yarn: Opal Magic in pink (1043)
Needles: Crystal Palace #2 dpns
Completed: April 30, 2005
   



Cascading Leaves Socks
2005-05-02T11:01:00.000-07:00
I finished this pair for my mom.  The pattern is from TownsendSocksKnitALong.  I have made a couple of changes to the pattern (detailed in my blog post) and I am happy with the end result.  The yarn used is Elann's Esprit Print.




Bernat Sox
2005-04-28T09:19:00.000-07:00
These are from the free online pattern called Sole Solution.  It's designed for 2 circs but I used dpns instead.

The yarn is really bright, I didn't realise how different these were until I looked at the photograph, the colours are so bright that you don't dwell on the pooling!



Anna
finally waking up


Hi Sock Friends!
2005-04-25T04:12:00.000-07:00
Sorry for neglecting you all fo sooooo long!  Really, really sorry!  Please leave a comment here or email me and I will get those stars up today!!  I have socks to show too...later.  I'll be back this afternoon with stars in hand!! :o)


Third pair for me too!
2005-04-24T11:04:00.000-07:00
Knee High Socks for my daughter:



Yarn: Sock It To Me Collection Esprit Print from Elann - color Spring Garden.

I used the Socks Calculator for the pattern.

May I have some stars now? Thanks!


toe uppers.JPG
2005-04-22T06:40:00.000-07:00