52 Pair Plunge II

it was fun while it lasted

2009-06-08T10:51:00.001-04:00

....but may I please be excused from this blog? Thank you.

2009-06-05T09:52:00.000-04:00

anyone who'd like to come to the shop and join in the fun....World Wide Knit in Public Day is Saturday June 13th;.
I will have drinks and snacks avail from12-4 for your enjoyment.
all are invited bring a chair, your needles and yarn and sit and knit with us!
past the word!
also there will be a 15% discount for all purchases. and a special door prize at 4pm.
KG Krafts 260 New Boston Rd Fall River, MA

52PPlll

2009-06-01T08:46:00.002-04:00

52PPIII has officially begun! If you have not yet signed up and would like to be a participant:
Please email jenncoulter @ gmail dot com to officially register. Registration will close June 21,2009. Participants will be eligible for some special rewards along the way so sign up now.

Madmoon's Progress

2009-05-26T17:10:00.002-04:00

Pair 24 finished. This is Faceted Rib socks from The Little Box of Socks. I didn't quite make it halfway, but I made more socks than I would have without the challenge. I am signed up for PPIII :)

The Plunge v3.0

2009-05-24T15:37:00.003-04:00

Are you all ready to start the next plunge?! We have a new blog and a new group on Ravelry set up! Also new this year are the hosts running the plunge so please be patient as we work together to make this the best plunge yet!

Sign ups are on, please email jenncoulter @ gmail dot com to officially register and be invited to the blog, only the first 97 entries get in so be quick ;)

52PPIII ?

2009-05-22T07:59:00.001-04:00

When do we sign up for 52 Pair Plunge III? I am ready for the challenge!

Dunegrass and hubbyhouse, 14, 15

2009-05-21T20:41:00.003-04:00

I have had a really bad luck with socks this month...
First, I ordered some needles... I have extremely loose hand, so I need sock needles that are smaller than 2mm to knit socks with right gauge... Yes, yes, I know, I haven't spoken of much else this month.
Anyway, I started knitting Dune grass socks. The gauge is up the walls, but I adjusted the pattern. Really, not rocket science. I made one mistake though... it should have been 7n+1 and I made 7n+1 for both needles (I knitted two at a time on circular needles). Then, after the heel I should loose the +1 and have 7n stitches... I had 44, so I went down to 42. In the forming of the nice, nifty triangle in the back of the socks, 7 stitches are decreased. So I ended up with a sock with 35 stitches... for a grown man. Not even I knit that loose! So I tried to add the stitches, up to 49. Well... I suppose that would have worked, but I kept making mistakes, knitting wrong, dropping stitches... it was as if the sock was cursed! I have used two days to try to knit one effing sock leg! This morning I decided to give it up, and just knit the sock in pattern, no fancy heels and such. It took me like 5 hours to knit the legs to both socks. :->

I also made my dearest husband Hubby House Socks of cotton. Cotton is not very nice thing to knit socks with, it's way too sloppy and so, but he likes them just the way they are... too loose to my liking, with the stranded pattern too tight. Wool would be more forgiving... But - he's happy, I'm happy :-)

Now off to next sock project :-)

Very orange post :-D

2009-04-25T17:31:00.001-04:00

February Lady Socks
Arthurian Anklets

I lifted a ton today...

2009-04-04T18:39:00.004-04:00

2009-03-29T01:54:00.000-04:00

Felted Fuzzy Feet

2009-03-29T01:48:00.003-04:00

Here are the great big socks felted down. Hoping that I really did transfer the pic from flicker if not it should give you the link to the picture. It's late, so I hope this works. Happy Knitting!

Welcome Spring!

2009-03-20T08:55:00.002-04:00

Welcome Spring!!!
The Crocus are up and opening, the Hynaciths are peeking purple heads on dark green stems,the tulips are popping through.
Birds are flying here and there looking for nest building materials and the squirrels are running everyway!
I've seen the bugs beginning to stir and fly soon the worms will catch your eye.

It's been a long long winter but the sun is strong and the winds are blowing, the message is clear Springs' a coming!

Karen

this is the time of year where my creative juices start to flow and I find that I have so many projects and so many ideas and so little time that I start to overflow with emotions of never going to be able to get it all out!
I run the gamit of the joy of finishing projects, the anticipation of starting way more than I finish and the guilt of all that I still have to find time for!
May your first day of Spring be filled with the joys of sun,song, and great things.!

"Tommorow is a new adventure to expore when it becomes today!"

Big Socks

2009-03-12T19:57:00.002-04:00

It's Official...Blogger hates me!

Big Socks

2009-03-12T19:55:00.000-04:00

I am going to felt these as "house socks" On to the next

Another

2009-03-12T19:50:00.000-04:00

Update...

2009-03-12T06:02:00.003-04:00

Mercurial colorbands
slip stitch pattern
Morning Glory bed socks
Maple leaf socks - an exercise in tension, sadly failed. I just have to accept that I knit loose and get myself piano wire needles size 00000000000000.....
Crocheted socks
Multidimensional/modular socks
another crocheted pair
Then there should be a photo of two more pairs, but - I have deleted my One World One Heart giveaway sock photo, and I can't find the other pair with entrelac. Well, well...

I think these are pairs 4-11 or something like that... Not sure. These are from October to now.

Pair #12

2009-02-07T13:11:00.003-05:00

Pair #12

Pattern: Shifty from Knitspot

Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight Purple Rain

Started on: Jan 29th

Finished on: Feb 7th

These were quick and fun to knit. The pattern was easy to memorize.

SORRY

2009-02-06T09:31:00.001-05:00

I posted that in the worng Blog!!! sorry!

Refelections!

2009-02-06T09:16:00.002-05:00

Today is a great day to refelect on the happenings around us!
the world appears to be falling apart around us, the news just tells of more layoffs, more wars, killings, and all the bad around us..........but yet the world keeps turning and the seasons are still changing. Soon Spring will be here and the world will be colorful and vibrant again. Despite a snowy winter here in New England, at least we can say other areas have had it much worse than we, the white refreshed snow fall at least adds a brightness we seem to need. As you continue to shovel and plow, take a moment to stop and look at the scene around you, the white freshly fallen snow, the birds singing in the trees getting ready to start nesting, the squirrels running to and fro looking for yet more food, bare in mind that below the snow the roots of the flowers are growing and strenghten waiting,waiting,waiting for Mother Nature to tell them it's time to bring their color into the world. The color of the new season will be here before we know it as each season seems to fly faster than the last! Enjoy today as you go through it and remember :: Tomorrow is a new adventure to be explored when it becomes today!
have a great day!

Madmoon's Progress

2009-02-05T20:34:00.002-05:00

Bulky Boot Socks
Originally uploaded by madmoon

Pair 23. These are for my hubby's birthday next week. These are Bulky Boot Socks by Charlene Schurch with Wool-ease by Lion Brand Yarn.

Pair #8

2009-01-31T09:29:00.002-05:00

At least I'm almost out of the single digits for the year. I finished these last night.

Details on my blog.

Pairs 18 and 19

2009-01-28T02:40:00.002-05:00

A couple more pairs of socks are done, and I'm picking up the pace a bit. Now I just have to make up for last year, I'm still behind.

Pair 18:

Plain stockinette socks in Meilenweit Mega Boots Stretch

Pair 19:

Nutkin in Interlacements Tiny Toes

Pair #11

2009-01-27T23:14:00.002-05:00

I'm very far behind, but I'm very excited to have completed a new pair of socks. These are Superbowl socks knit for the BF.

This is pair #11

Pattern: K3, P1 rib
Yarn: Claudia Hand painted yarns in Steelers
Started on: Jan 15
Finished on: Jan 27

So far behind

2009-01-26T20:35:00.002-05:00

Wow! I'm REALLY falling behind. Both in knitting and posting. Since I've last posted on here I have these completed-

Christmas Socks for my sister knit in STR Twisted, Hollyday colorway.

Leyburn socks in STR lightweight, Garnet Dreams colorway.

Charades in STR Mediumweight, Jubilation and

Forward and Back socks in STR lighweight, Roskstar colorway.

I think that's all. Whew! I've got a lot more knitting to do!

Madmoon's Progress

2009-01-19T23:26:00.003-05:00

Lacy Mock Cables
Originally uploaded by madmoon

Pair 22 finally done. That took forever...or at least it seemed to. I don't quire recall when I started these and of course I forgot to write it down. The pattern is Lacy Mock Cable Socks. I had started a pair of plain toe up socks when I fell in love with the pattern after finishing a pair of socks for a friend in this pattern. The yarn is KnitPicks Felici in the Hummingbird colorway. Onward to pair 23 :)

Pairs 16 and 17

2009-01-15T20:18:00.002-05:00

I'm starting the new year off right with a couple pairs of socks:

Pair 16:

Scrolls Socks in Crystal Palace Maizy

Pair 17:

Thuja in Interlacements Toasty Toes

New Year's Resolutions...

2009-01-10T21:45:00.004-05:00

I think we are about halfway to 52 weeks and EEEKS!!! I am very far behind. I have some sock orphans...they have no mates. I am resolving to finish some of my UFO's. I have a sweater due to my LYS by Valentine's Day that is about long enough for a Barbie at this point. I have comitted to 20 minutes of knitting for Socks for Solciers. So here is my next pair for 52 PPII. I just gifted these to my friend, Cheryl. They are made with Galway on size 4 needles.
Back to knit a bit!

Pairs 4-15

2009-01-06T02:51:00.003-05:00

Hmm... I guess I'm doing ok with the sock knitting but not too well with the posting.

While moving cross-country and since then I've knit a few pairs of socks - I'll post pictures of a couple but all of them are on my blog.

The socks that drove across the country with me:

The Kauni rainbow socks:

And some wedding socks for a friend:

Pair 6

2009-01-04T06:56:00.006-05:00

Here are pair 6. Time for some serious catching up I think!

These are Bunny Hop Socks knitted in Wendy Mode dk on 3.75mm dpns.

AngieLou My Mersey Paradise

pairs 13 and 14

2008-12-29T14:07:00.002-05:00

Finished a little christmas sock knitting. This pair is for my niece. Woman's size 10 Opal crocodile in browns and oranges.

And this pair is for my niece's hubby. DGB Confetti yarn in blue/black/white colorways. These are a men's size 10 xw foot. I had issues finding the repeat so I ended up doing the tops in maroon knitpicks. I love them.

Diane

Madmoon's progress

2008-12-22T01:19:00.002-05:00

Sock bookmarks
Originally uploaded by madmoon

Pairs 16 through 21. These were a hoot to make. I got the pattern from "Last Minute Knitted Gifts". I just altered the pattern a little bit and added a crochet chain and turned a pair into a book thong. These were Christmas gifts.

Madmoon's progress

2008-12-22T01:17:00.002-05:00

DSC01288
Originally uploaded by madmoon

Pair 15 finally finished. Well, they've been done for a while, but with all the Christmas knitting, I just didn't have time to take a pic and get it uploaded.

Ten of 52

2008-12-14T17:35:00.004-05:00

Pair #10.

Cascade Handpaint - wonderful yarn, great color! I used a not too fussy lace pattern and it looks great (IMHO) in this yarn.

I hope she likes them. More on that eventually.

9 down

2008-12-04T22:10:00.002-05:00

I've finally posted picture of #9!!! ALthough these socks look goofy as heck color-way-wise (great grammar, eh?), they are really fun and always make me smile. Whether they'll actually be worn by their recipient...

Pair #26 Completed

2008-11-23T17:07:00.003-05:00

I used my own Bella Catena Italiana pattern, modified the heel to incorporate ribbing, and modified the foot to ribbing as well. The yarn is Shibui Sock in Kiwi, knit on 2.00 mm needles.

Pairs 5 and 6

2008-10-26T18:46:00.004-04:00

Pair 5
Whitby by Nancy Bush
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Fine, held double throughout
Size US 2.5 needle (3.0 mm)

Pair 6
Country Socks by Nancy Bush
Classic Elite Yarns Alpaca Sox
Size US 1.5, 1 and 0 needles (2.5, 2.25 and 2.0 mm)
I used different size needles to help with ankle to calf shaping

Pairs #22, 23, 24, and 25 Completed

2008-10-12T20:16:00.001-04:00

Here are my pairs #22, #23, #24, and #25 completed so far in October, all on 2.25 mm needles. These newborn sized socks are for the baby hope chest of a friend who’ll be having a baby next year.

22 – Fiesta Baby Boom in White Zinfandel
23 – Dream In Color Smooshy in Lipstick Lava
24 – Opal Rainforest in Papagei
25 – Opal Rainforest in Marienkäfer

14 - 16

2008-10-01T01:18:00.004-04:00

#16
Dalegarn Baby Ull, color 857
2k, 2p ribbing on the leg, plain foot
size 27
2.75mm DPNs

#15
The Yarn Yard Toddy, color 3
56sts, 2.5mm DPNs

#14

The Yarn Yard Bonny, color Muddy Jeans
54sts, 2.75mm DPNs

Pairs #18, 19, 20, and 21 Completed

2008-09-29T15:42:00.000-04:00

Well, I haven’t quit knitting socks… . though I haven’t posted in a while. I took a 2-week break from socks during August to knit Marnie MacLean’s Lily sweater, which I purchased from Twist Collective, and it turned out great! During September, I’ve finished four pairs of socks –

Pair #18 (below, right knit from Tausendschon sock yarn in Sommerlavendel and my own design on 2.25 mm needles)
and Pair #19 (below, left knit from Wollmeise sock yarn in Pfauenauge/dark intensity in the same design as pair #18 on 2.25 mm needles)

Pair #20 (knit from Dream in Color Smooshy in Lipstick Lava and my own design on 2.25 mm needles for ladies 10” foot)

Pair #21 (knit from Elann.com Superwash Worsted in Canton Teal, remnants from my Lily sweater, on 4.50 mm needles sized to fit an infant)

And I have Pair #22 (also my own design, in Shibui Sock in Kiwi and knit on 2.0 mm needles) cast on and knit this far:

Twisted socks...

2008-09-18T18:18:00.004-04:00

Pattern: Deby Lake's Aran Twist - strongly modified
Yarn: 3-ply wool, plant dyed
Needles: 3 1/2 circular
Started... too long ago.
Finished: today :-) Yay!

Pair #4

2008-09-18T17:40:00.003-04:00

Pattern: Primavera
Yarn: Trekking XXL, Colorway 69
Needles: US Size 1

#3...

2008-09-17T16:54:00.003-04:00

Yarn: KnitPicks Essential Kettle Dyed, Blue
Needles: US 1.5
Pattern: My own

Pair #8 for me

2008-09-15T20:21:00.001-04:00

Pair #8 (still plugging along)

Pattern: Basic Stockinette with Short-row heel
Yarn: Noro Silk Garden Sock
Needles: Knit Picks US 2 1/2 Circulars

#13 - I think these are perfect

2008-09-11T07:54:00.003-04:00

Niagara by Janet Laidman
Pattern from The Eclectic Sole
Brooklyn Handspun Soft Spun Plus, color Serenity
2.25mm DPNs

Madmoon's progress

2008-09-04T21:13:00.004-04:00

firebird
Originally uploaded by madmoon

Pair 14 finally done. Woo! This is firebird by the tsarina of tsocks with a couple of modifications. Very challenging knit for me. :)

Finally... 1 and 2

2008-08-31T17:04:00.004-04:00

I've been in a sock slump this summer but have finally gotten myself moving...

Pattern: 72 Stitch Basic Sock / *K9,P1,K3,P1,K3,P1* ribbing, shortrow heel
Yarn: Regia Design Line - Kaffe Fassett, Colorway 4258
Needles: Size 0

Pattern: Country Girl Socks by Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer
Yarn: Cascade Heritage, Colorway 5612
Needles: Size 1 (2.25 mm)

Now I have to decide whether to finish another pair started long ago, or cast on something fresh??

Fran (Ravelry ID: WheatFran)

Socks 2 - 6

2008-08-31T12:49:00.003-04:00

The last post was my first not really sure what I was doing. My first pair of socks were for my son Connor and were knit using Trekking XXL 376. Pair number 2 are also for Connor and knit using Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock in the Amish colourway - the last pair I can knit for Connor out of just one skein of LLSS. Pair number 3 are for a little friend who turned one recently, knit using Regia 4ply 5441. Pairs 4 - 6 are 16 sts sock bookmarks knit (from L to R) Lorna Laces Shepherd Sock - Get Knitted (exclusive colourway 2005?), - Vera and Cherry Tree Hill Super Sock - Chamlain Sunset. See you next week with more completed socks!

A Slow Start!

2008-08-31T12:39:00.004-04:00

Following are my first six pairs of socks towards my 52. There are going to be alot more sock book marks in my future

Four pairs more

2008-08-27T16:21:00.005-04:00

#11
Opal factory test color, 2067.
60 sts, 2.5mm DPNs, woman's small.

#10
The Yarn Yard Bonny, Tour de France yarn from last year.
60sts, 2.75mm DPNs, woman's medium

#9
k3 p1 rib, my own handspun
size 27
32 sts, 3.75mm DPNs

#8
Hjertegarn Sock 4, color 7099.
60sts, 2.5mm DPNs.
size 36.

Pair Number 3

2008-08-26T15:26:00.002-04:00

Though these caused me a bit of grief....

Pattern: Spring Thaw Socks by Cat Bordhi

Yarn: BMFA STR lightweight in Amber

Needles: US 2, worked magic loop

Pair 4 & 5

2008-08-25T14:03:00.002-04:00

Off to start my next pair.

Sock #21 Completed

2008-08-24T22:11:00.003-04:00

Completed last pair of socks for Ravelympics.
This is my 21st pair for 52PPii 2008
Now I am going to slow down a bit.
They are a pattern of mine called Cables around.
I only do the leg part as my feet don't like lumps on the feet.

pair 1 through 12

2008-08-24T20:09:00.004-04:00

I'm so behind in finishing stuff but I devoted the whole month of August to completeing everything. Here are socks 1 through 8 which will be donated to charity.

And pairs 9 through 12 are also done.
The blue pair is a child's size 13, the green pair is a child's size 10, and the two pink pair are a child's size 6. I made them for my grandkids who just love gram-made socks.

Madmoon's Progress

2008-08-24T14:02:00.002-04:00

DSC01220
Originally uploaded by madmoon

Pair 13 finished at 1:40 this morning. My hubby really likes the socks I make for him. I've decided to drag Firebird out to see if I can get them done. I'm almost to the heel on sock 2.

A long way behind!

2008-08-24T07:05:00.006-04:00

I'm a long way behind I've only completed 4 (and a half) pairs. I've lots of work to do to catch up!
Pair 1 Simple Socks
Pair 2 Baby Socks
Pair 3 Baby Socks
Pair 4 Spring Forward

Angie AngieLou on rav

Some stranded socks

2008-08-23T22:15:00.003-04:00

OK, haven't posted here in a while, but I've been plugging away... The above socks are my last three pairs (12,13,14).

Pair Number 2.

2008-08-23T15:48:00.002-04:00

What can I say? I'm knitting socks at a glacial pace. At least pairs of socks. I have plenty of singles floating around. Anyhow, without further ado.....

Pattern: Spring Forward by Linda Welch, available in the current Knitty.

Yarn: Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Mediumweight in Lunasea

Needles: US 2, done magic loop

I did 3 full pattern repeats on the cuff and didn't modify the pattern in any way.

Madmoon's Progress

2008-08-22T23:50:00.002-04:00

DSC01218
Originally uploaded by madmoon

Pair 12 now finished. Wow. I need one more pair to be 1/4th through this challenge. I do have a couple of pair that are in progress I need to finish. This is Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock in Tickled Pink. Generic top down with short row heels.

Ravelympics Socks (aka Pair #7)

2008-08-22T18:11:00.001-04:00

Pattern: Jaywalkers
Yarn: Patons Kroy Sock Stripes
Colorway: Summer Moss Jacquard
Needles: Knit Picks 2 Circular
Mods: 68 stitches

I purposely didn't match up the stripes...I will wear them for Dr. Suess Day at work (we wear crazy hats and socks)

Pair #10

2008-08-22T12:25:00.003-04:00

I'm a little behind on the sock knitting, since I took a break. Hopefully, I can catch up at some point. These are pair #10.

Pattern: Queen of Cups from Knitty
Yarn: Dream in Color Smooshy in In Vino Veritas
Started on: 8/3
Finished on: 8/21

The pattern was easy to follow and fun to knit.

Madmoon's Progress

2008-08-21T18:54:00.002-04:00

DSC01216
Originally uploaded by madmoon

Pair 11 done. This is Lacy Mock Cables from island of misfit patterns. I love this pattern as it is easily adapted to any size sock that's evenly divisible by 4.

Pair #17 Done -- Yarn Remnant Potluck Footies

2008-08-21T00:32:00.000-04:00

I knit these from whatever yarn remnants were close at hand in order to proof my own pattern's toe up version prior to publication. 2.25 mm needles and a combination of Louet Gems Pearl remnants and Tausendschon remnants.

Pairs 15 to 20 finished from Annette2u

2008-08-19T21:14:00.010-04:00

These are the next 6 pairs of socks from #'s 15 to 20.
Am posting on Ravelry but forgetting to enter here on the blog.
Doing lost of smaller socks for the Afghanistan children.
But the size 13 makes up for some of them.

Madmoon's Progress

2008-08-19T10:42:00.002-04:00

DSC01214
Originally uploaded by madmoon

Pair 10 finished about 30 minutes ago. Yahoo! This is Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock yarn leftovers from pair 6 with Knitpicks Essential Sock for heels and toes.

Pair #16 Done -- Chainlink

2008-08-18T13:33:00.001-04:00

Pair #16 is finished. 2.25 mm needles, BMFA STR lightweight in Scottish Highlands, and my own new design called “Chainlink”. The pattern is still under construction and will be available soon. It will feature instructions for both top down and toe up construction.

Madmoon's Progress

2008-08-17T09:59:00.002-04:00

DSC01211
Originally uploaded by madmoon

Whew! Another pair done. I know it's been a couple of weeks, but I had to take care of a hand injury. In the mean time, I did finish some quilt tops. This is pair 9 which I finished yesterday evening. Onward to the next pair :)

Pair #14 and Pair #15 Done

2008-08-12T21:28:00.000-04:00

My pairs #14 and #15 completed in August are for contribution to a book project. Pair #14 is in Louet Gems Pearl in Sandstone. Pair #15 is in Louet Gems Pearl in Caribbean Blue. Both are knit from the same design (mine) on 2.25 mm needles. One is knit top-down and the other toe-up.

#5 - finally finished

2008-08-11T23:02:00.009-04:00

This pair seemed to take forever. The yarn is lovely, but I found it hard on my hands and it 'wormed' quiet a bit, especially, as luck would have it, on the second sock. On to the next! Going to use a fluffy, stretchy, wooly yarn next. One with lots of lanolin or maybe that stuff w/aloe added

Pair #9

2008-08-11T13:51:00.003-04:00

Pair #9

Pattern: Eleanor socks from Socktopia

Yarn: Shibuiknits in Breeze

Started on: Aug 3
Finished on: Aug 10

The pattern is a lot of fun to knit. It gets addicting after awhile. This is the second time I've knit this pattern. This was my first time working with Shibuiknits yarn. The yarn is incredibly soft and easy to work with. I think I need to go buy some more of it.

Delinquent Knitter :0...4/52

2008-08-07T08:13:00.002-04:00

Seems I am a bit behind, but it's OK. Here is #4 I believe. Poor color choice for my first attempt at cable knitting. A nice soft solid or heathery color would have shown it off better. I also tried to get the socks to mirror one another, not so much...but I am happy with the results. It is the Celtic Cable Heel sock knitted with 4 full repeats. The yarn is Wildfoote Rhapsody...and I love the rich colors. These have already been sent to my eldest daughter and she likes a snug fit through the foot....and I changed from a size 2 needle from the leg to a size #1 on the heel to toe portion.It also makes them last longer. I had never knitted a patterned sock before other than a little heart here and there, but this is my first ever Cable. It was a fun learning experience. I still cannot knit toe-up, but Oh well....to everything there is a season. Happy knitting to all.

Pair #6

2008-08-06T14:26:00.001-04:00

Pattern: Spring Forward
Yarn: Socks That Rock Lightweight
Colorway: Mochaberry
Needles: Knit Picks 1.5 Circular
Mods: None

Terry Ross's Sock #12 reminds me of this :)

2008-08-03T07:42:00.003-04:00

Terry, You are so creative!. I looked at your sock #12, unnamed, and thought of a plant I had on my patio when I was first married. It was so pretty. Your beautiful fuschia and green sock reminded me of it. It took me a few days to come up with the name of the plant....I really enjoy seeing your beautiful socks and realize how talented you are. Can't wait to see the front of your socklets. :)

I think I forgot to post... (Pairs 1-3)

2008-08-01T19:30:00.002-04:00

Well, two whole months in and I'm just getting around to posting! I haven't been knitting as much as usual since I've been getting ready for a big cross-country move, but here are a few pairs of socks:

Pair #1:

Pair #2:

Pair #3:

Pretty sad progress, but I'm hoping to ramp it up on my road trip.

Pair #13 Done -- Footies

2008-08-01T18:38:00.001-04:00

Sorry to be so coy with this photo … but my 13th pair of finished socks (these footies) are actually a prototype/swatch for a full length sock pattern I’m developing for inclusion in an upcoming book, so I don’t want to steal the authors’ thunder by unveiling the design ahead of publication.

These footies were knit on 2.25 mm needles from some Wollmeise Spina di Pesci remnants, and will go to my mom. The pattern for the full sized socks will be written for both cuff-down and toe up.

Pair 10

2008-08-01T09:38:00.003-04:00

This pair took a little longer than the others (I'm not sure why--it went quickly when I was working on it, but I must have knit more on non-sock projects that I have been), but I'm done!

To sum up, the pattern is Embossed Leaves from a winter issue of Interweave Knits (2005?). I used a 2.5 mm needle, and about 200 yards of Leili from the Unique Sheep. I started July 16, and I finished last night (July 31).

Rebecca/Archiknist

Pair #8

2008-08-01T02:18:00.004-04:00

Pair #8

Pattern: Pedal Pushers from SWTC

Yarn: Claudia Hand Painted Fingering in Blue Fields

Started on: 7/13/08
Finished on: 7/26/08

This is the first time I've made socks with super short cuff/leg.

#13 and #14 socks finished

2008-07-30T00:22:00.004-04:00

Am busy knitting now for Knitting4CanadianSoldiers so lots of sock knitting to do.
Am loving every moment of this challenge. These socks will be given out to the Afganistan children by our soldiers.
This is pairs #13 & #14.
Have already cast on for the 3rd pair and doing the heel, now. Helps when you are using thicker yarns and larger needles. These socks should fit probably 2 -4 years of age. Have to find some wool for a girls socks as seems all I have is darker colors.

Pair #12 Done -- Unnamed as yet

2008-07-28T19:28:00.002-04:00

Here is my pair #12, completed this afternoon. Tausendschon yarn, 2.00 mm needles, my own design.

Socks 4, 5, and 6

2008-07-27T12:20:00.005-04:00

Well, I didn't knit as much as I expected to on a three-week vacation (too busy having fun) but had a one-day business trip during which I knitted an entire sock! I also got a bit behind on my picture taking. The fourth pair was started June 16 and the sixth pair was finished July 26.

Sock 4

Pattern: Dublin Bay Socks by Ryan Morrisey

Yarn: Wollmeise Sockenwoll 100% superwash, Zenzi colorway

Needles: Knit Picks DPNs U.S. 0 (2.0 mm)

Sock 5

Pattern: Monkeys by Cookie A. from Knitty, Winter 2006

Yarn: Spritely Yarns Fey, Militia colorway

Needles: Knit Picks DPNs U.S. 2 (2.75 mm)

Sock 6

Sock Rodeo

2008-07-21T14:37:00.004-04:00

I've been away from the internet and knitting madly (on trains, planes and automobiles), so I have all kinds of progress:

Pair 6:
Pretty basic toe-up socks, except I knit them both at the same time, thinking that would provide some variety amongst the constant sock knitting. I did like having them both done at once, but while I was knitting I felt like it took forever!

Pair 7:
the Rushing Rivulet Socks from New Pathways for Socks Knitters. It's the riverbed architecture, and while it was interesting, I'm not crazy about the way they fit my arch--kind of gap-y.

Pair 8:
Toe-up socks knit from my own handspun (Coopworth wool). The socks are pretty plain, but I love how they turned out--and how the stripes seemed to appear out of nowhere.

Pair 9:
More handspun, this time merino. The yarn was thicker, so these are more like house-socks or slippers. But they're definitely cozy!

Rebecca/Archiknist

Madmoon's progress

2008-07-20T16:44:00.002-04:00

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Pair 8. Finally Done. This pair started out in the little shells pattern from Sensational Knitted Socks but ended up way too tight. So I raveled and just did plain stockinette.

6th & 7th

2008-07-20T09:34:00.003-04:00

6th:

May Day by AnniDesign.
Knitting Goddess 4ply superwash merino sock yarn, color Yellow Spot.
2.5mm DPNs

7th pair:
Pattern based on Ann Budd's article "Working socks from the toe up" on IK Summer 2007 issue.
2 * 50 g Koigu KPPPM, color P207.
2.75mm, 3.0mm DPNs

Pair #11 Done

2008-07-20T01:02:00.002-04:00

This is a design I'm playing with to see how I want to have the finished pattern turn out, so these will be one of a kind. But socks is socks, right? :-)

Fiesta Baby Boom in White Zinfandel, 2.25 mm needles

3rd Pair

2008-07-19T16:19:00.003-04:00

Here is my 3rd pair. I originally had a different pattern planned for this yarn. However, the yarn and pattern were not working well together. I was about half way through both pairs when I decided to frog them. I was frustrated and decided I would make just a simple pair. My sons loved the color of this yarn so they wore me down so, this pair is for my 7 year old. It is just a simple 2x2 rib that I knit 2-At-A-Time.

Pair #7

2008-07-19T12:11:00.004-04:00

This is pair #7.
Pattern: Tidal Wave socks by Deby Lake
Yarn: Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock in Whitewater

Started on: July 7
Finished on: July 16

This knit up pretty quickly. I found the pattern repeats to be addicting.

2008-07-14T19:42:00.003-04:00

hey hey hey hey LOOKIE SOCKS!!! the pics suck, so I choose the smaller size , i dont have sock blockers BUT THEYRE SOCKS! YAHOO!!!!! and soon they will be on their way to their new happy feet homes!

the pics suck cause ive been too busy dying yarn and taking photos for THESE puppies! been designing for my sock club and my etsy shop! who wants a copy? im so proud of these! especially the purple ones! and I'll be knitting mates so I can put them in the 52 pair plunge! so these ones dont count yet. i just wanted to show them off!

Pair #10 Done -- Nanners

2008-07-14T16:52:00.001-04:00

Nanners by Wendy D. Johnson

Wollmeise Spina di Pesci

2.25 mm needles

Madmoon's Progress

2008-07-10T16:02:00.002-04:00

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Finally have pair 7 done. Whew! These were the neverending socks. I worked cuff down and all my measurements were off and I ended up redoing the toe. The pattern is Chevron from Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch.

Pair #5

2008-07-08T20:46:00.000-04:00

Pattern: Basic Slip Stitch Socks
Yarn: Sophie's Toes Carnival
Needle: Knit Picks US 1.5

First eight pairs

2008-07-08T14:37:00.010-04:00

Sorry, I has been lazy to finish my socks, here they come!

#1.Baby socks to little Sonja Kristiina, yarn: Novita Wool Sävy

#2.Kerttu socks, yarn: Novita Seitsemän Veljestä

#3. Jaywalker socks, yarn: Regia 4-fädig Jacquard Color

#4: Monkey socks, yarn: Mokkasukka, Delphinium

#5: Monkey socks to my friend Irmeli, yarn: Fortissima socka Mexiko color mit Bambou

#6: Basic socks with stripes; yarn: Novita Seitsemän veljestä

#7: Basic socks; yarn: Novita Seitsemän veljestä.

#8: Socks, model from Hepsi's blog http://hepsi.vuodatus.net/
yarn: Novita Seitsemän Veljestä
This pair goes to my friend Ritva (at Hepsi's blog she showed a pair which she was going to give her friend Ritva).

Pair #9 Done -- Slave to the Plurk

2008-07-08T11:20:00.001-04:00

My 9th pair is completed as of last night. This pattern is my own design called Slave to the Plurk, and it will be offered as a free download through Ravelry when I finish writing it up. If you are a Plurker, you can see the timelines of your friends reflected in the sock’s stitch pattern. If you aren’t a Plurker yet, you can join the fun here. See you there!

The pattern will offer instructions for both toe-up and top-down construction. This pair was knit toe-up with a hybrid mini-gusset/short-row heel and finished with a turned hem cuff. The yarn is Socks That Rock lightweight in Sunstone, knit on 2.25 mm needles.

Pair # 6

2008-07-07T01:20:00.003-04:00

This is pair #6
Pattern: Plain stockinette
Yarn: STR Mediumweight in Mist
Needles: Size 3

Pairs 2 & 3 Complete

2008-07-06T17:02:00.002-04:00

I keep forgetting that there is a blog for this too but I've posted on Ravelry. I'm a bit behind on socks but my husband and I are moving to Ohio the 1st of August so I will have 2700 miles of knitting. I'm really looking forward to it and I'm sure I'll get ahead on socks during that time. I also have a sweater planned and a few to finish that if I'm trapped in a car maybe I will put the darn button bands on. Anyway, on to the socks:
Pair 2-Froot Loop pattern in Colinette Jitterbug colorway Blue Parrot

Pair 3 is Fancy Silk Sock pattern from Vintage Knits in Pagewood Farms Chugiak-Forest Camo colorway

Pair #6 and #7

2008-07-06T14:54:00.004-04:00

Pairs number six and seven. Pair number six was started on Thursday evening and finished on Saturday morning. Pair number seven was a wip started in May but finished today.
Next pair will be a pair of RPM's... that pattern looks fun - I can't wait!

Pair #6
Pattern: Top Down Vanilla Stockinette
Yarn: Knitpicks Imagination in Lost Boys
Needles: KP Size 1(2.25mm) circulars

Pattern: Carolina (Ravelry Link)
Yarn: Knitpicks Simple Stripes in Tropical
Needles: KP size 2.5

Pair #8 Done -- Simple Pleasure

2008-07-04T23:07:00.003-04:00

My design -- Simple Pleasure -- completed on July 1, 2008 from Tausendshon superwash sock yarn in the Klabautermann colorway, size 2.25 mm needles.

#5

2008-07-04T08:31:00.002-04:00

YarnAddictAnni superwash merino,
color Sockamania Plus Club June 08.
2.75mm DPNs, 52 sts.

Very nice merino yarn, feels quite lot like Jitterbug.

Madmoon's progress

2008-07-03T18:56:00.003-04:00

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Yeah!!! Pair 6 done. Now I can get busy on pair 7 over the weekend. This is Lacy Mock Cable Socks by Kat. Very easy pattern to knit. I altered the pattern by knitting toe up and doing a short row heel instead of a heel flap. Onward to pair 7.

Pairs 3 and 4

2008-07-03T15:29:00.003-04:00

Pair 3:

Pattern: Monkey
Yarn: BMFA Socks that Rock lightweight Kaw Kaw
Needle: Knit Picks US 1.5
Mods: Eye-of-partridge heel

Pair 4:

Pattern: Jaywalkers
Yarn: Knit Picks Felici Coney Island
Needle: Knit Picks US 1.5
Mods: Short-row heel

Pairs 4 and 5

2008-07-02T16:28:00.003-04:00

First up, Lenore Socks:, from last year's Socks that Rock Sock Club:

For once, I used the suggested yarn (STR lightweight, in the Lenore colorway), suggested needles (2.5 mm--I magic-looped), and didn't modify the pattern that I'm aware of. I made the regular size, which is only 60 sts around, so they seemed to go really fast.

And my millionth (4th) pair of Monkey Socks, for a friend:

She's wanted these socks forever, but hates knitting socks, so she gave me the yarn she'd planned to use... it's gorgeous, but I'm not sure what it is! I definitely used size 2 needles though!

For some variety, I'm working on my next pair (which I'm hoping to finish tonight... but tomorrow may be more realistic) toe-up, 2 at a time. It's going fine, but working both at the same time is kind of driving me crazy. Although I know intellectually that I'm not knitting (that much) slow than usual, it turns out that most of my motivation comes from seeing my sock get longer--working both at once, that takes twice as long, and I'm less than half as motivated. I'm a couple of inches into the legs at last, so the end is in sight.

Blue Heart Socks

2008-07-02T03:28:00.005-04:00

Blue Heart socks.
Dream In Color Smooshy, Some Summer Sky.
Heart motif taken from Heart Lace socks by Emilee Knits. 68 sts, size 43, 2.75mm DPNs

This is my fourth pair, first socks from next three pairs are already finished.

Hanne