new favorite
i've been carrying around this project in my tote bag for the last month, knitting a few rows here and there. yesterday's sudden cold snap had me powering through the last few inches.
the yarn, sock hop, really is as great as everyone claims. i wish i had more, but i refused to let myself buy some at the last sale. i hadn't finished this pair yet, and all my money was going to my mechanic anyway. where's my medal?
these socks were knit over 58 stitches on a us1 circular, toe-up (my favorite), with a figure 8 cast-on and short-row heel . i thought plain old stockinette was the way to go. the yarn is so pretty, it doesn't really need a pattern. i could have probably gone close to knee-high with these, but i thought i'd wear them more if i stuck with my standard height. i'm especially happy with the colors. this colorway, called "i feel free", is a combination of my favorite blues and greens. these have officially become my new favorite socks.
happy monday, folks!
Comments
Those really do look snazzy!I agree that the stockinette works well. I'm struggling to finish my 2nd "Pomatomus" sock....doesn't help that it was 97 degrees here yesterday!
Posted by: Gudrun | April 14, 2008 05:18 PM
The color is spectacular. I'm glad you just use stockinette they look amazing!
Posted by: Alyssa | April 14, 2008 07:22 PM
super cute! i've heard that sock hop is great. i hope to add some to my stash someday :)
Posted by: gleek | April 14, 2008 07:30 PM
Well, heck, they'd be my favorite socks too. I love them. Enjoy wearing them!
Posted by: Stef | April 14, 2008 10:00 PM
That colour is amazing, and I'm sort of coveting the shoes. :D
Posted by: Sarianna | April 15, 2008 08:41 AM
I love the color; so very spring-y. Also, your shoes are too cute. :-)
Posted by: Jen | April 15, 2008 08:56 AM
Too bad, I can't see the pictures. There's just a red X. Maybe next time.
Posted by: Monika | April 15, 2008 09:11 AM
Hey, those are my favorite blues and greens, too! I should get some of that yarn (although your lament about the car mechanic hits a little too close to home!).
Posted by: veronica | April 15, 2008 09:20 AM
Those are just *totally* lovely!
Posted by: Amy | April 15, 2008 12:03 PM
So simply beautiful! I can definitely see how they are your favorites. :)
Posted by: aquaknits | April 15, 2008 12:16 PM
I have yet to snag some Sock Hop... I'm so jealous!! Yours are lovely :)
Posted by: Veronique | April 15, 2008 12:20 PM
I love those colors - gorgeous! And those shoes are super-cute too.
Posted by: Elizabeth | April 15, 2008 01:23 PM
They're so cute! I'm loving the idea of handspun yarn for socks--so wonderful and crafty. Note so self: buy this yarn.
Posted by: femiknitter | April 15, 2008 01:36 PM
Love that color! Those should bring a smile to your face everytime you wear them.
Posted by: LizKnits | April 15, 2008 01:48 PM
Such great color! The socks look fantastic. One of these days I'm going to have to get my hands on some Sock Hop.
Posted by: whitney | April 16, 2008 07:24 AM
oh wow, that yarn really looks dreamy. it knits up great! i def have to get my mitts on some of that stuff soon.
and you're right about the knee highs. while they look cute and garner a lot of nice attention, you don't nearly get enough use outta them for all the work you put into knitting them. i think i've worn my knee high sock, like, twice since i finished them sometime last year. so good call. :)
Posted by: Sandra | April 16, 2008 09:19 AM
GORGEOUS!!!!! I am getting ready to try my hand at sock knitting but am struggling to find a good fiber blend that has cotton or bamboo or both.
I hope I can find one with such gorgeous colorways.
Posted by: Bonnie | April 17, 2008 11:58 AM
Yay! I love handspun socks. Pretty colors, too.
Posted by: nikki | April 19, 2008 08:52 PM
Those are gorgeous. I am in love with the color!
Posted by: Emily | April 21, 2008 03:24 AM
Nice! Those are my favorite colors, too. And I admire yuor restraint on the sock yarn situation.
Posted by: jenna | April 22, 2008 01:23 PM
Okay - love the socks but I have to know - what are the shoes??? I love them too!
Posted by: Barb | April 24, 2008 08:23 PM
Great photos. Great color. Great blog.
Posted by: alexandra | April 28, 2008 04:33 PM
Gorgeous yarn -- perfect for plain socks.
Posted by: alison | April 29, 2008 04:44 PM