January 06, 2007
Nice Comfy Socks
Design: Log Cabin Socks from
Handknit Holiday by Melanie Falick
Yarn: Rowan Cork
Needles: US 5's DPNs
Begun: October 10, 2006 - part of Socktoberfest!
Finished: December 31, 2006
What a wonderful pair of socks! These were my first official pair of socks. I knit
1 sock when first learning how for this year's Socktoberfest and was hooked from there. Socks are so much fun to make and so very fast! Once I got over the whole DPN awkwardness it was smooth sailing. My one problem with handknit socks though is stinking them up! I would definitely have to wash them after every wear and I'm afraid of wearing them out fast. Anyone have any tips on keeping handknit socks looking ok?
So because of my issue there, I actually gifted the socks. My mom is now their lucky owner and she loves them. Makes me so happy!
My talented husband designed the labels for me. It is way too fun being married to a designer. He made about 4 or 5 different options that I can use as tags or wraps around socks and other things. Love them!
So on to the pattern. This was a perfect pattern for socks. The short row heels were perfect and I love them. The pattern is written beautifully without flaws. My favorite part about these socks is how the cables snake around and intertwine. Hands down, lovely socks. Nothing more to say.
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October 31, 2006
Just Under the Wire
Well, at least I finished one sock in Socktober! I know, I know, it's not about finishing, it's about the socks. And really, I'm falling in love with sock making. It's so fun, so fast, and so fabulous! (oh goodness, the cheese!) But really, I got to play with cables here! I haven't done anything yet that has such a detailed cable pattern with all that twisting and changing. I am so pleased with this first one. My other foot is looking a little bit lonely though, so another Log Cabin Sock is on order. So many people are asking me to make socks for them now, which is exciting because that means I get to make lots of different kinds and styles and colors that I probably would not make for myself. At this point, I'm just hoping I don't get struck with second sock syndrome!
I promise I'll have better pictures once I finish the pair. I really need to stop taking pictures at night! The sock could look much prettier with some sunshine.
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