I am really enjoying knitting socks right now. I've got several pairs in the works, including these. A pair knit from the top down, Meida. I've actually finished one and need to start the second, this picture is from a couple of days ago. I'm knitting this in a Knit Picks yarn, Essential, which is so economical. I can't wait to see how it wears. It has a great feel for knitting and the price just can't be beat. I enjoy the fancy sock yarns as much as anyone, but I've joined a group to knit 52 pairs of socks over a year, and frankly, if I spent $20 or $30 a pair on yarn that would add up really fast! So some $6 and $7 yarns from Knit Picks is very welcome.
A friend I made through my knitting club here in Durham gave me the yarn I'm using for a pair of socks for Chris. It's called Soxx Appeal and has elastic in it. Consequently it knits up very differently than yarn with just wool and nylon. It's very stretchy and springy and the resulting fabric has a very compact and think feel. I think I probably could have knit these on a larger needle, but as I'm almost finished with the foot (this picture is also a few days old) I'm just going to continue and not worry about it. Tighter knitting lasts a lot longer in socks anyway. These will have a plain foot and then a patterned cuff since Chris wears work shoes over his socks.
If it clears up later I'll get some pictures of another pair I have started, plus a couple of shawls. I have one finished one that I need to block. I can't wait to see what it's going to look like!
oh nicely knitted socks. thanks for sharing.
Posted by: twilight fansite | July 11, 2009 at 05:20 AM