Killing three birds with one stone, I knit these socks to qualify for three different knit-alongs: The Sock Knitters Anonymous (designer of the month being Yarnissima), Solid Socks (the colors of the month being pink and fuchsia) and Ravelympics (any kind of socks knit during the Olympics). I finished them today, just in time to post pictures before the end of the month and the Olympics.
The pattern, The Portland Gussets, is a fairly recent one from Yarnissima, and probably one of her easiest ones. I like the clean lines, and the way the gusset increases are done. This was my first time knitting with Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Solid (that became available for the first time at the LYS very recently). I have yet to see how it wears over time, but what I can say now that it's very soft, the colors are beautiful, and the yarn is slightly splitty. The leg of the socks turned out quite tight, for some reason, even though the stitch count and gauge are similar to many other socks I've knit. I noticed the same thing with KawKawEsque, and I wonder why it is. If I knit this pattern again, I'm going to use a larger needle for the leg only, because the foot part is not tight at all.
I've never knit a pair of socks...these make me think maybe I should start.
ReplyDeleteI love that pattern. They look perfect in the solid.
ReplyDeleteOmg, these are absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore this pattern! Wow.
ReplyDeleteI like the 3 birds with 1 stone principle! These socks are fabulous! Love the lines and the color! Very different than usual patterns! Good work!
ReplyDeleteHello, toe up socks are my favorites! After seeing your photo and the magnificent socks, I HAD to buy the pattern and write you a big thank you for posting the photo and link! (I don't usually write comments either...) so - THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!
ReplyDeleteWow, those are stunning!
ReplyDeleteI saw this blog entry and I just had to go and buy the pattern! They are more than just gorgeous and your choice of colour is inspired! I love everything about them!
ReplyDeleteI have tried to use Colinette Jitterbug yarn but my gauge falls eight stitches short at 3mm needles. I am disinclined to go with much thinner needles because the fabric would be much too dense for my liking - I will go with a different yarn. I would love to know what size needles you used. Thank you very much!