Actual knitting content
Occasionally, I do have FO’s… (Yes, for real!)
This is one of those rare events. (Or rarer as of late.)
Some socks, since it is Socktoberfest
They look pretty wonky, lying there on the floor.
They look pretty wonky from this angle, too. Hard to get a good photo of one’s feet with children underfoot.
But, that’s the best I could muster. I have a terrible rash on my feet. (NO! Not from the socks, from the Lupus.) And putting anything on my feet irritates them. Too bad, because my tootsies are cold! (I wonder if sea silk socks would be good?)
Any hoo, the details. You may remember I started knitting them way back here.. (yikes, That was July!)
US size 2 & 3 DPNs
The yarn
Which, you may (or may not) recall me spinning way back here.
- 18 WPI
- hand washed/dyed Vermont rare breed wool
- hand dyed top
- hand dyed nylons
- hand dyed European hemp
- angora (raised by Chris)
- hand dyed silk noils
- recycled silk sari
Sheesh! That is A-lot of hands.. Last I checked, I still only had 2.
Here, is where you can insert a long winded monologue about the pleasure I (we) get from making things with my (our) hands. But today isn’t that day; as i fear it will take me to a place where I am unwilling to go at the moment.
So, use your imagination. Why bother spinning yarn, when you can go to your LYS? Why bother knitting socks, where there is wallfart? Well, you and I know better, now don’t we?
Rock on with your bad selves
♥
Ooooohhhhh aaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! So purty!
October 17th, 2006 | #
I can’t believe I didn’t comment on this yarn when you first spun it. The socks turned out gorgeous. May they never wear out.
You know I am one of those who finds great satisfaction in the process. Good thing because I rarely finish anything. You are preaching to the choir on this here blog, but we’ve got to keep the creative thing alive, each in our own way. It’s becoming a lost art. All of it!
October 17th, 2006 | #
Those are some pretty socks! Great job!
October 17th, 2006 | #
Ohhh, nice socks. I love how it twinkles.
On another notes, I recently discovered Lime & Violet (I know, I know … what took me so long?) and I ADORE them. And they adore you. It’s so fun to hear them gush about your work. You’re famous!
Good health.
October 17th, 2006 | #
Beautiful socks!
October 17th, 2006 | #
The socks are absolutely gorgeous. Of course we remember that spectacular yarn!
I’m really hoping to see your fuchsia head at Rhinebeck this weekend. xoxo
October 17th, 2006 | #
Those are the MOST fabulous socks!
XOXXO
**AV**
October 17th, 2006 | #
i love the simple pattern the socks have! for me, finding a simple sock pattern like that is always the goal, as i have a lot of minimalist people in my family. so knitting socks for them is futile unless the pattern is that “normal” no fun for me when it comes to socks, but i don’t care. i like ‘em simple too!
can you e-mail me and let me know the pattern so i can mimic you?!?!? thanks!
October 17th, 2006 | #
Oh, that makes beautiful socks. I love the tweedy goodness in a deliberately humble garment. The sparkle makes them special. Rock on.
October 17th, 2006 | #
Most very excellently pretty! So sorry to hear about the rash… here’s hoping it clears up quickly.
October 17th, 2006 | #
Pretty socks! Sorry about your feet. Would some felted angora work on your feet without irritation?
October 17th, 2006 | #
I love the socks! It is wonderful to have something that presents so many contributions.
wallfart, I must remember that.
October 17th, 2006 | #
Me wantum Sparkly Socks! Me!
October 19th, 2006 | #
I love the sparkles!!
October 20th, 2006 | #