After all the false starts, mistakes and ripping out I finally am able to show a pair of 'Ripple Weave' from 'Vogueknitting' fall 2006 issue by Charlene Church.
I used Gems Pearl 100% merino wool fingering weight; a little less than 2 skiens.
Colour:-Pink Panther
Needles Sz#1
Modifications:- I really sort of followed the pattern as written but did shorten the heel flap about 4 rows. I used a tubular cast on and did 6 complete diamond patterns..3 on the leg and then 3 more.
These feel wonderful...dense like heavy fabric..and could almost be reversible!!! They were by no means a quick knit and did require a little more concentration than other patterns I have done. If you were to make a mistake I think your only recourse would be to rip everything out because every row has something going on...either YO's or 2tog's!!!!!! Because of all my work I just don't know what to do with them...keep them or give them away??? I have made my pal the 'Edelweiss' socks from the same magazine but maybe I should give her these. I mean who other than another knitter is worthy!!!! I will decide before the Aug 2nd post date.
What's next...I just don't know??? Is the Traveler's Socks from the same magazine calling my name?? I do love a cable!!!!
Bloody hell....burn that magazine...
Happy knitting,
Mags
6 comments:
Congrats on completing these socks. They look great!
I love the pattern!
Very lovely! I have that pattern in the queue at the back of my mind but I am slightly afraid of it - that one and Pomatomus! Well done! Thanks for your comment on my rainbows, btw!
Re the rainbows: I used the pattern exactly as written, except to shorten the leg cos my pal specified a precise leg length. I found this pattern much easier than other attempts at stranded knitting - there were only two strands of yarn so I kept them going "over and under" time about with each stitch. The only drawback to this was regularly having to dangle the sock to let the colours unwind - the cat was fascinated by a spinning sock! It was a fun knit, and I soon got to know which row came next - go for it!
Mags, good for you. I love your socks. Colleen told me about your blog and I just checked it out. I am going to make one too.
great looking socks. i hope you keep them, they look wonderful on your cute little (LOL) feet.
you liked the yarn, i've never used that yarn, now i have a reason to buy some. there i go again, buying more yarn.
happy knitting to you!
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