I've finished my Sockapalooza socks! I'm really pleased with how they turned out. I used Dream in Color Smooshy yarn in the 330-Dusky Aurora colorway, and a mock cable rib pattern. My pal wanted something somewhat stretchy, which this pattern is b/c of the rib.
Anyone else finished with your Sockapalooza socks already?
I will likely be sending these socks out early, since the baby's supposed to arrive in a couple weeks (please, little guy, don't get to comfy and stay in too long). I'm trying to get my exchanges finished up before things get even more busy around here! I just sent out my tea swap package to Dave, which was difficult b/c I bought for him all the things that I would like to have had for myself... nice caffeinated teas.... yum.
If you've been waiting for Fleece Artist's Sea Wool to come back, a big box just came from Nova Scotia and I hope to get it up on the site later today or tomorrow. I should have more of the silk/cashmere soon as well.
The new Knitty is out! There are several sock patterns, including one titled Sweetpea that uses Schaefer Anne. It's designed by the same person that designed the Tilting at Windmills pattern that we gave out for free a couple months ago. Right now SSYC is offering a different free pattern with purchase, but if you want the Tilting at Windmills pattern instead, just e-mail [email protected] right after you place your order. I'm considering starting the Sweetpea pattern tonight using the Willa Cather colorway! The pattern suggests a light colorway, and I think this one would be perfect.
*In looking at the pattern at first, I noticed that it calls for casting on 120 sts! I usually cast on 75 for my Schaefer Anne socks, and I have thick ankles. Then I read a little further and realized why you cast on 120 sts.... now it makes sense to me. So don't get freaked out by reading how many you cast on, because you'll end up with 60 sts. But for my wide feet, I might need to case on more than 120. Maybe 140 since the pattern repeat is in 10s? Math + Blog = mistakes. I need to sit down and think this over!
Your pal's socks came out nice. I really like the mock cable as it is visually interesting and easy to do.
Posted by: Karen B. | June 12, 2007 at 02:46 PM
Those are great socks Allison! I know what you mean about freaking when you first read a pattern; especially when you have that comfort zone of a certain number of stitches. I saw the socks but never even looked at the actual pattern. I guess I better go back and have another look!
Posted by: Cynthia | June 12, 2007 at 04:23 PM
Congratulations on finishing your pal's socks. They are lovely! I have the cuff and part of the leg done on sock #1 using CTH turquoise I purchased from you. It's great yarn and a great color. Are you really due in a couple weeks? I'll keep my fingers crossed your little one adheres to the due date.
Posted by: Meredith | June 12, 2007 at 05:26 PM
the sockapalooza socks look great! and the sweetpea pattern is really cute -- it'll look great in that colorway!
Posted by: amanda | June 12, 2007 at 06:54 PM
I have started socks with the Opal Crazy I ordered from you. The band was totally in German and I am not sure what size needles and stitch number to use to get the colors to work out like the photo. I have a photo on my blog. Any suggestions?
Posted by: Peggy | June 13, 2007 at 09:19 AM
I am the "mom" of the Sweetpea sock. If you knit them in that colorway, PLEASE send me a pic!! I think it will be amazing, and will show off the pattern to great advantage.
Posted by: melissaknits | June 13, 2007 at 11:17 AM
It has been almost 20 years since my son was born but reading your latest posting it seems like yesterday, WHEW! And the baby name: Gas Tank. It was only a few weeks before his birth and my husband thought he would be a baseball player and needed a cool name. I burst out crying when he said it, because I thought he was serious - hey it was my 1st child and I was one ball of emotions!
"Robert" is now a corpsman in the U.S. Navy and my husband & I just laugh and laugh when one of us mentions the story of Gas Tank!
Posted by: 2006NavymomLinda | July 10, 2007 at 09:59 PM
My husband and I remember hearing about twin boys named Lemonjello and Orangejello, the pronunciation was not as you would think, with accents on different syllables, but that was their names!
Posted by: Debby | July 12, 2007 at 02:08 PM