See this Right sock here! It's dedicated to Cristi! Sniff...folks she knit part of that toe (shh don't tell her after I left her the toe..um..got reknit a coupla more times!) Way back in September, when I visited her, she showed me IRL the magic toe cast on ...fast forward to November (almost 2 mos to the day!) and she is showing me IRL short row heels. She was verrrry patient with me as I can get easily frustrated and after a few frantic emails about the leg part...you can see it in all it's glory! Have I told you today THANK YOU! Cristi!! She very patiently answered all my last minute emails and million and one questions!
Now onto the Left sock! You see the pattern is different on each side and this is the part where I wanted to stab myself...was the beginning of the foot pattern. Trust me, this is a super pattern!! It was definately user error big time. I can't count sometimes! I frogged 3 times and really tried to tink back to a mistake, but it was usually with the YO's and got messed up/dropped stitches, etc.
I didn't give it up! (You see, I won't let myself cast on any other socks until these are done and I am itching to do some really quick and dirty worsted weight socks) So after reviewing the short row heel again, this time I really understand it...can you say duh!! I like it so far, we'll see how they wear. I really enjoyed doing toe ups...when I "got it"! ;)
Interesting pooling going on! I love it! The left sock is a bit baggy right now. Hoping a good blocking will cure that..if not we'll see!
Anastasia Socks
by Pepperknit
All Things Heather Sportweight in Golden Pear
Cast on Sept 06
Finished Nov 06
Count for SAM#2 and My First Toe Ups KAL's! Yay!....stumbles off to find them size 5 needles and worsted weight yarn....
All that is left!! Yikes that was close!
Now onto my Norovember project! It's the only one I got done and was also known as the SSKP (Super Secret Knitting Project) For the Knitted Purse Swap ! I can post now as I know the package was delivered.
Noro Kureyon 116 and Cascade 220 in Black
Pattern is Viva Las Felted Bag
I hate this picture as it looks like the flap isn't centered, but it is!
Close up of the felted fabric
All that is left of 5 skeins! November must have been my cut it really close with yarn month!
Click on the Pics if you want to view larger!
YPF by Friday afternoon! Hang on! :)
20 comments:
Hey, your first toe up socks! Yeah, they are bag on the one leg. Maybr it's easy to fix by blocking it. Something to be very proud of. Very pretty colors too. Love the snap closure on this purse. I would maybe like to do one with a zipper closure. Especially with all this wool sitting around.
Love that bag! Love socks! The first pair I've ever made was toe-up, short row ones! Great!
Those socks are absolutely stunning... and you're right - the pooling is really cool. I've been toying with the idea of attempting a short-row heel, and you've majorly inspired me. Thanks!!
The socks look great. That pattern's on my must knit list too.
Wow, I'm impressed with how little you had leftover from both projects!
Love the colors on that sock and totally dig your bag!
Hurray for your first Toe-Ups . . . . they came out great!!!! Once you make it through that first pair, it gets so much easier. You did a wonderful job!!!
Yay!!!! The socks turned out fabulous! And hey, any project that helps you really "get" a technique is worth it in the long run. No matter how many times you have to frog, tink or read a pattern over and over. Or e-mail a friend with frantic questions. ;)
Awesome job! And the purse looks fabulous too!
Great job on the socks! The purse it is cute too!
The socks are very cool, and I LOVE that bag! It's so classy and nice-looking. I really need to get a washing machine so I can actually felt stuff (w/o having to go to the laundromat).
AWESOME!! YOU did a great joB! The bag looks neat!
What a fantastic bag! And lovely socks!
I love the socks! The pooling looks great.
Great bag too! I'm going to have to add that pattern to the list. I'm sure your swap pal loved it!
The socks look great. I love how the colors look. Cute bag.
I love your socks--I like the pooling effect--very cool.
That bag is rockin'
Cutting it close feels like winning the lottery! :) Great jobs!
Love the socks!!
Lovely socks. Just got my book from Queen Kahauna so I'll be joining the ranks soon. Can't wait for the next pair.
Wow you werent kidding abt cutting it close on the yarn!! Glad it all worked out for you! Great looking socks and great felted bag as well!
The bag is gorgeous, your really did cut it fine with the yarn. The socks look great too.
I love your colorway... and worsted socks?! My LYS says it isn't possible, HA! I need a pair. They're lovely.
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