While I wait patiently (ha!*) for my new zipper foot to arrive so I can make more pillows for the living room, how about I post about some more knitting finished objects? Yes? OK, then.
Project: Roza’s Socks, (Ravelry Link) by Grumperina from Interweave Knits Spring 2007
Yarn: All Things Heather Handpainted Superwash Merino (Color: Periwinkle) on #2 DPNs.
I started these socks a year ago while in the midst of the move from our old apartment to our current apartment. I had done the entire first sock, and most of the cuff of the second when I set these aside.
For a more visual display of how much time passed between socks, check out the progress of the Trump building (on the right hand side) from when the first sock was done, and then today:
Then:
Now:
That’s a whole lot of building completed between socks. Moving on.
Because I was working with thicker yarn than called for in the pattern, I had to adjust the number of stitches. I had worked out the heel on the first sock, but left myself no notes for how to repeat it over a year later. So I fudged it. It seemed to work out OK.
I probably will not make this pattern again, but I do like the way these socks turned out. They fit nicely and the yarn is very soft and comfy.
Project: Garter Rib Socks, (Ravelry Link) by Charlene Schurch in Sensational Knitted Socks
Yarn: Koigu KPPPM (Color: P318, black, dark purple, red) on #1.5 DPN and circular.
These were knit from the toe up, using my favorite toe-up heel flap by Cookie A. I finished on sock last year, and had to start the second sock from the very beginning - alas! After so many partially finished projects, it pained me to actually have to cast on from the beginning. Poor me. (end sarcasm)
For the second sock, I knit the entire thing with a 40″ size #1.5 circular needle with magic loop. I still can’t believe how much I love this method of knitting socks! It will definitely be my go-to for knitting tubes from here on out - sleeves, socks, etc. I love it.
I also love the colors in these socks. They remind me of crushed raspberries and blackberries - the dark colors with bits of red here and there. Which is making me think of pie, which is making me hungry.
I will say - the second sock fits a little tighter than the first, the toe is a little pointier and they’re both a little short in the leg, but that really doesn’t bother me. I figure it’s just the price to pay for waiting 8 months between socks. I’m amazed I even finished the second one. Go, me!
*My zipper foot is in transit, and right now is in Maryland. Not that I’m obsessively checking the package tracking or anything.
