I started seriously working on a new pair of socks last night. It's Wendy's pattern Double Eyelet Rib Socks, available for free on the Loopy Ewe web site here. I hadn't cast these socks on specifically for this pattern, I was going to do a simple stockinette sock to see what I thought of the … Continue reading Double Eyelet Rib Socks
The dragons are here!
I finished the "Here there be dragons" socks last night, and am very happy with them. This shot shows the front with the toe (on the right) and the heel (on the left): Project notes: Louet Gems Merino Sport weight in Eggplant 2.75 bamboo dp needles Pattern: Here There Be Dragons from Theresa Walunas Notes: … Continue reading The dragons are here!
Dragon Sock Progress
I finished one of the "Here there be dragons", and have a good start on the second. I think I may make the deadline for submission to the fair. Here's a close up of the pattern. I really like the way the texture stands out. I'll be interested to see how they wear, as they … Continue reading Dragon Sock Progress
Royal Dragon Socks
I've begun the Here there be dragons socks. I'm trying the Louet Gems Yarn which I love so far. It's the eggplant color, 100% Merino Wool fine/Sport Weight (100 gram - 225 yards). I started them last Saturday, and I've already turned the heel: I'm using 2.75mm needles, and it's going very quickly. I'm really … Continue reading Royal Dragon Socks
Sockapalooza socks finished!
They are done! All in all I really liked the pattern and the yarn. Yarn: Crystal Palace Panda Wool Color: Red Cinnamon Pattern: Garland Lace Socks from Wildhorse Farm Designs Needles: 2 circular, size 0 Notes: I cast on with size one and worked the first 4 rows of garter for each sock on the … Continue reading Sockapalooza socks finished!
Socks complete? I don’t think so.
So I finished sock two for my sock pal yesterday. I still love this pattern. However, the gauge has been elusive to say the least. By the time I hit the heel on the second one I knew I was done for. They looked completely different (no pics as I couldn't figure out how to … Continue reading Socks complete? I don’t think so.
Sockapalooza Yarn
Okay, I got some yarn today, and I think its the yarn for my pal. It's the Crystal Palace Yarns "Panda Wool" in the red cinnamon colorway. It's 46% Bamboo, 43% wool and 11% nylon. I've been intrigued with this yarn since I first saw it (of course I don't know where). I got it … Continue reading Sockapalooza Yarn
I knit alone 