August 12, 2007
Sunday sky, amongst other stuff
Sunday sky, because I was out yesterday and didn't have my camera. (Again!)
The weather was positively glorious this weekend. It's like Spring has already sprung. The sun is warm, the breeze is slight, it's been perfect.
Let's hope it lasts.
The Twisted Flower sock has progressed nicely.
The picture is deceptive, but I wanted you all to see my blue toenails, courtesy of Tammy. She sent me a fantastic package this week, full of goodies, including the nail polish.
Anyway, the sock actually looks like this now.
And from the back
I love this sock! I have rather wide ankles, (actually, I hardly have ankles, my legs turn straight into my feet with no shaping) and broad feet, but I like my socks to be tight in the feet. I also usually go down a needle size from the recommended size, because my gauge is usually loose. So I did the leg on 2.5mm needles instead of 2.75mm as for the size Large, and I did the foot on 2.25mm needles, and worked the instructions for the size Small.
If I knit them again, I'll go down another needle size. They fit well, but I'd like them to be just a little bit tighter. I thought about going down a needle size for the next sock, but it would drive me crazy to have two different socks, so I'll do the second one the same as the first.
And the Angora Supreme sweater has seen some action. I knit some, I frogged some, I knit some again.
I started the raglan decreases, but I didn't like them.
I wasn't happy with the wide "seam" I was getting, so I ripped back all the raglan shaping and restarted it. I tried to convince myself that I could live with it, but I knew I couldn't.
I much prefer it now!
Mind you, if this weather keeps up, I won't get to wear the sweater until New York!
Posted by Donna at August 12, 2007 08:52 PMComments
The socks are grogeous! Love the blue toenails. Quite funky, I must say!
Posted by: Diana at August 12, 2007 11:41 PMThat sock - just gorgeous! Love the colour and all - perfect! And you'll be pleased (I think!) to know it is going to be cold again this week - so if you speed knit on the jumper, you might get one wear in before New York!
Posted by: Rose Red at August 13, 2007 12:09 AMpossibly may still need the jumper and the socks finished it can still take a nose dive in the tempreture
Posted by: metal and knit at August 13, 2007 01:16 AMLove those socks!!
Posted by: becky c. at August 13, 2007 03:43 AMi love the socks - especially the heel - nice to wear with open back clogs.
Posted by: debbie at August 13, 2007 03:57 AMthat socks is very pretty!!! i've never knitted a raglan type sweater before. definitely must try that one day!!
Posted by: Michelle at August 13, 2007 11:06 AMThe socks are gorgeous - you did a great job! Blue toe nails will be just right for summer with sandals.
Posted by: Ann at August 13, 2007 11:22 AMThe sock looks fantastic! Well done. :o)
Posted by: Terri at August 13, 2007 11:38 AMI have to asy they are the most amzing and gorgeous socks I have ever seen!!!
Posted by: Pauline at August 13, 2007 12:09 PMWOW, that sock is fabulous, and i love the colour.
I'm still praying for more cold and wet; especially the wet. You'll get to wear your socks and sweater before New York.
What a beautiful sky! (Everyone else has already commented on the sock so I thought I'd be different.)
I'm with you, I like the second decreases better.
Posted by: Restless Knitter at August 13, 2007 03:54 PMThose must be the prettiest socks I've ever seen! As a lace knitter, you should try to make it to Habu and Sarah's yarns to stock up on Zephyr.
Posted by: Marina at August 13, 2007 09:04 PMThose are the prettiest socks I've ever seen. As a lace knitter, you should try to make it to Habu and maybe Sarah's Yarns to stock up on Zephyr, whey you're in NY.
Posted by: Marina at August 13, 2007 09:05 PMThe sock is gorgeous! I hope you won't find it too baggy. I like close fitting socks too.
Posted by: Wool Winder at August 14, 2007 01:48 AMI just caught up on all of your posts since I moved...congratulations to Em on all of her trophies, and your progress on the lace shawls. Your KSH is calling to me but I am going to just say no because I have too many things started! (I have the cocoon pattern too).
So glad you are coming to the US! As it gets closer, please let us know. I'd love to see you for a coffee in NYC if it will fit your plans!:)
Posted by: Debby at August 14, 2007 07:02 AM*moan of longing* I really, really want the socks. Desperately. I suspect I may be nagging my husband for them around my birthday.
As for the Kitri socks, as I said the pattern is phenomenal (Hard. So hard. Love it.), and they have an awful lot of give in them. I have really wide feet, so I'll let you know how much give they have when I get down to my instep.
Also, it's nice to know I'm not the only one who tries on socks when knitting with double points. Awkward, but it works!
Posted by: Andrea at August 14, 2007 09:44 AMThose socks are fantastic, I love the colour.
Posted by: angie at August 14, 2007 03:58 PMOOh, I love your twisted flower sock. Just gorgeous. And I know what you mean about liking tight socks. They give so much with wear and washing. Go Angora Supreme! Bring on New York!!
Posted by: thepurler at August 16, 2007 10:40 PM
Gorgeous socks!!!!!!
Posted by: jessie at August 12, 2007 11:17 PM