December 28, 2011
Nothing up my sleeve...
So a little trickery. A finished project that maybe just isn't quite finished.
See, I really wanted to make a blog post today. But I'm just 14 rows short of finishing the KawKawEsque socks. 14 measly rows. I could've done them now, posted later, but we're having a visitor, and going out to dinner. Then I'd lose the light, and it'd be put off until tomorrow. And Twinkie has a vet appointment in the morning, so it'd be tomorrow afternoon. Then something else would happen, and this is precisely why the blog posts never go up exactly when I plan them to.
Now just imagine you don't know any of what you just read, and we'll all pretend that I'm showing off finished socks.
Look! KawKawEsque!
Awesomeness. I showed them to David when I bought the pattern a while back. "Do you like these?" And his response?
"Aren't they just plain socks?" No, David, they are not. He couldn't see the cleverness of the rib pattern, starting at the central spine and wrapping around the sock. Now he does. Or at least, he placates me and says he does.
That Yarnissima is a clever woman!
Specs:
Pattern: KawKawEsque by Yarnissima
Yarn: Wollmeise 100% Merino Superwash in Lowenzahn
Needles: 2mm bamboo DPNS
Mods: None.
I'm a little worried about how these socks will stand up to wear, being 100% Merino. David is a little hard on his socks, so we shall see.
Yarnissima writes a pattern that delivers a most beautiful work of art. Reading the pattern is somewhat of an art form in itself. I started these socks back at the end of October, and took them along to Sewjourn. Fortunately I didn't drink an awful lot of alcohol while we were there, because reading the pattern and the chart while sober was difficult enough.
The only advice I can offer is don't question it. Just do exactly what the pattern says, even if it doesn't seem to make sense at the time. And trust me, sometimes it won't make sense at all. It's a 9 page pattern. There are 7 charts.
And you'll end up with 2 gorgeous socks. Well, you will soon.
Haven't had a Twinkie update in a while. She was not impressed by this "Santa" caper.
But then she came around.
And me?
Ridiculously spoiled, and completely surprised!
Posted by Donna at December 28, 2011 10:49 AMComments
The socks are gorgeous. I tried one of Yarnissima's patterns but did not succeed as I was questioning it a lot. I amy have to try it again & do as you said. Welcome to the iPad club !
Posted by: Ann at December 28, 2011 12:30 PMWow, how lucky are you? What an awesome gift! And I bet those socks have turned out lovely! All the best for Chrsitmas and the new year, Nat xxxooo
Posted by: Nat at December 28, 2011 06:12 PMI love Twinkie updates! Hope Santa was good to her
Posted by: Sherpa at December 29, 2011 02:59 AMhaving seen those kawkaw-esques in progress, im amazed to see them finished. yes, 14 measly rows is actually finished. such perseverance! they look fantastic. good to see santa made people happy in your house!
Posted by: drk at December 29, 2011 05:40 AMNice socks! Lucky you, an Ipad. Have fun with it!
Posted by: Suzanne at December 29, 2011 10:00 AMTwinkie looks like she actually knows there's a present inside that box.
Ipad! You must have been excited. I love mine now, even though I was a bit slow getting started with it.
Great to see those kawkawesque being finished. It was funny hearing that pattern being read out in all it's perfectly translated english, both perfectly written and baffling at the same time.
Posted by: Ailsa at December 30, 2011 04:03 PMBet those socks are already finished! They are amazing! Not a simple ribbed sock at all!
How good is the iPad! Lucky you!
Posted by: RoseRed at December 30, 2011 09:26 PM
What a lovely surprise. I asked for, and received, a Kindle.
Posted by: Lynne at December 28, 2011 12:16 PM