I thought I'd tell you about some things I finished up before the wedding, but I didn't take the time to blog about at the time.
First, I finished a pair of Jeweled Steps.
Pattern: Jeweled Steps by Cat Bordhi, from her book New Pathways for Sock Knitters, Book One
Yarn: Yarn Pirate Merino, in Rum Runner
Needles: US1
Modifications: None
I documented the unusual construction of this sock when I knit the first one. The increases are all on one side of the sock, and they are mirrored in the second one. One thing I found interesting about this pattern is that it is written the same way for both socks (with the exception of the placement of the fancy stitches), and then the orientation is rotated right for the first sock and left for the second one.
This was my first time working with Yarn Pirate yarn, and I really enjoyed it. I love this colorway! In fact, I've been looking longingly at the ones for sale/trade on Ravelry and wanting to use it again. I think I'll resist, though. Having to run a mile for sock yarn is a powerful deterrent.
The second pair of socks was knit virtually unblogged. I started the first one when I was stressed out at Christmas; I was worried about gift knitting and procrastinating about finishing my final painting for class. I thought this pattern and this yarn was a perfect indulgence project. The socks look complicated, but they just flew off my needles.
Pattern: Chalet Socks by Nancy Bush in Folk Socks
Yarn: Wollmeise Sockenwolle in Granatapfel (dark)
Needles: US 1.5
Modifications: I knit an extra pattern repeat on the foot instead of continuing in stockinette.
I said a lot about this pattern when I knit one sock for Minty. It's a beautiful pattern with a lot of little nice details. You know, a standard Nancy Bush sock! Also, I think it says a lot that I was willing to knit this pattern for three sock. You should knit a pair.
First, I finished a pair of Jeweled Steps.
Pattern: Jeweled Steps by Cat Bordhi, from her book New Pathways for Sock Knitters, Book One
Yarn: Yarn Pirate Merino, in Rum Runner
Needles: US1
Modifications: None
I documented the unusual construction of this sock when I knit the first one. The increases are all on one side of the sock, and they are mirrored in the second one. One thing I found interesting about this pattern is that it is written the same way for both socks (with the exception of the placement of the fancy stitches), and then the orientation is rotated right for the first sock and left for the second one.
This was my first time working with Yarn Pirate yarn, and I really enjoyed it. I love this colorway! In fact, I've been looking longingly at the ones for sale/trade on Ravelry and wanting to use it again. I think I'll resist, though. Having to run a mile for sock yarn is a powerful deterrent.
The second pair of socks was knit virtually unblogged. I started the first one when I was stressed out at Christmas; I was worried about gift knitting and procrastinating about finishing my final painting for class. I thought this pattern and this yarn was a perfect indulgence project. The socks look complicated, but they just flew off my needles.
Pattern: Chalet Socks by Nancy Bush in Folk Socks
Yarn: Wollmeise Sockenwolle in Granatapfel (dark)
Needles: US 1.5
Modifications: I knit an extra pattern repeat on the foot instead of continuing in stockinette.
I said a lot about this pattern when I knit one sock for Minty. It's a beautiful pattern with a lot of little nice details. You know, a standard Nancy Bush sock! Also, I think it says a lot that I was willing to knit this pattern for three sock. You should knit a pair.
That you knit 3 Chalet socks is quite a recommendation. I love that Nancy Bush.
Posted by: Liz K. | May 23, 2008 at 08:35 AM
Beautiful! I've been thinking about the chalet socks recently myself. I may just have to knit a pair this summer.
Posted by: Jessica | May 23, 2008 at 08:38 AM
I loooooove the chalet socks - they keep popping up in my queue! For you to knit three - wowzas! I also have to try some of the new Cat Bordhi patterns. They look really interesting!
Posted by: stacey | May 23, 2008 at 09:15 AM
oh my - those chalet socks are GORGEOUS. that yarn really shows off the tiny cables!
Posted by: ann | May 23, 2008 at 10:26 AM
They're both fabulous!
Posted by: Amy | May 23, 2008 at 11:18 AM
Wowzer, gorgeous Chalets! I may have to try them when I have a couple of free months. :-)
Posted by: Dave | May 23, 2008 at 11:27 AM
Both those socks look great!
Posted by: Keatyn | May 23, 2008 at 11:45 AM
Now I want to knit Chalet socks. But I know, I would never finish them. Yours are lovely as are the first pair!
Posted by: nova | May 23, 2008 at 12:02 PM
Lovely! I am obsessed with the Cat Bordhi book and plan to knit up some of the Jeweled Step socks during SOS08.
Posted by: Anne | May 23, 2008 at 02:26 PM
Hi Kristy. Getting a quick moment off baby duty and I've loved catching up on your posts. Congrats on your wedding! You looked absolutely beautiful as did the whole day. I wish you a lifetime of happiness. So glad you had a great time on your honeymoon. It sounds like it was an incredible time. Thank you for sharing the exotic pictures and stories. Hugs!
Posted by: Jean | May 23, 2008 at 03:04 PM
Both pairs are awesome! Great job!!
Posted by: tiennie | May 23, 2008 at 06:51 PM
Both socks look great! I really like the Yarn Pirate socks...the yarn/pattern combo seems especially pefect.
Posted by: whitney | May 23, 2008 at 10:08 PM
Pretty pretty socks.
Posted by: bea | May 24, 2008 at 08:28 AM
Both are lovely, but OH! those Chalets! Stunning.
Posted by: pamela wynne | May 25, 2008 at 11:26 PM
Nice, nice, nice socks. Is that a star toe on Jeweled steps? I've been meaning to try a star toe on the next pair but can't remember where I saw it.
Posted by: misa | May 26, 2008 at 10:03 AM