My second ever pair of socks are now finished and on their way to Emily!
These are the "On Hold Socks" from the Socks from the Toe Up book that everyone (including me) loves.
The light was crappy this morning, and the yarn (Buffy in Nightscape by Juno Fibre Arts) has such depth of colour that I could not capture it fully. Although this next picture comes close...
Can you even begin to count how many different colours are in that little slip-stitched heel? It's beautiful.
I'm loving the toe-up construction method for getting a good fit, although knitting to the size of a foot not attached to your own leg does have its difficulties. I'm hoping they fit. Really really hoping.
The lace pattern was not too complex, and I LOVE the little extra lacy bit up the side of the leg. I think that looks awesome, and I plan to do it again. A cable there would be nice too.... Hmmm, decisions!
I've started my next pair. Simple diagonal lace pattern, in the most beautiful gold colour, for a most beautiful friend. Watch this space, as they say!
These are the "On Hold Socks" from the Socks from the Toe Up book that everyone (including me) loves.
The light was crappy this morning, and the yarn (Buffy in Nightscape by Juno Fibre Arts) has such depth of colour that I could not capture it fully. Although this next picture comes close...
Can you even begin to count how many different colours are in that little slip-stitched heel? It's beautiful.
I'm loving the toe-up construction method for getting a good fit, although knitting to the size of a foot not attached to your own leg does have its difficulties. I'm hoping they fit. Really really hoping.
The lace pattern was not too complex, and I LOVE the little extra lacy bit up the side of the leg. I think that looks awesome, and I plan to do it again. A cable there would be nice too.... Hmmm, decisions!
I've started my next pair. Simple diagonal lace pattern, in the most beautiful gold colour, for a most beautiful friend. Watch this space, as they say!
They look amazing! Love the design and the color! You are a fast knitter!
ReplyDeleteoooo pretty yarn! I think I must be the only sock knitter in the world who hasn't read Wendy's book! I always knit from the toe up too! Ah well, maybe one day I'll do something other than vanilla socks and splash out on a new sock book. You've done a cracking job on them.
ReplyDeleteWow! They are great! Lucky Emily :)
ReplyDeleteI bow to you oh knitting goddess! The yarn is gorgeous and so is your knitting!
ReplyDeleteWow lucky Emily. I now have sock envy!
ReplyDeleteThey look great! Love the yarn
ReplyDeletecan i afford a pair?! lol fab socks x
ReplyDeleteOh Laura they are divine! I am so lucky :-) can't wait to squidge my pinkes in them! And if you get a wiggle on with mrs jones' then we can wear our Lauli socks together at the south west quilt festival next month :-). Ps I'm just finishing off a shawl so I can cast on my second pair of socks, thank you for getting me addicted to this knitting lark (I think?!)
ReplyDeleteLoving the yarn choice, lucky Emily! :o)
ReplyDeleteOooh, love how the colour works in these
ReplyDeleteLucky Emily!
ReplyDeleteOh these look so cosy! And the colours are beautiful! You are an amazing knitter! Jxo
ReplyDeleteI now have sock envy. I can knit but I've never knitted a pair of socks. Lucky Laura because these sox are stunning.
ReplyDeleteIs it okay to say you're jealous if you admit your jealous? Sooo jealous!
ReplyDeleteThey're beautiful!
ReplyDeletevery pretty
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