Feeling HOT HOT HOT
I have finished my socks for the Holiday Sock Swap. If you stepped into fresh snow with just these socks on, you'd melt big holes in it. With such a HOT colorway, I chose a HOT pattern as well - called Lava Flow from the Sock-Bug (link in project specs below). It is just a simple slip stitch pattern, but adds just a touch interest to a yarn that would compete heavily with just about anything other than plain stockinette stitch.
I am very pleased, and I think my swappee will be too. This particular colorway was virtually impossible for my camera to capture well in any lighting condition - I tried them all. After a massive photo shoot and some photoshop doctoring, this is pretty close, with the bottom one representing the colors best and also allowing a glimpse of the slip stitch pattern.
Project Specs:
Pattern: Lava Flow from The Sock-Bug
Yarn: Shaefer Anne, color 46
Needles: Addi Turbo #1
Notes: First time using the Magic Loop method. I had a rough start, but I think I like it and will use it again. Also first time with a short row heel. I don't think I prefer it to a traditional turned heel - it just doesn't seem to look as nice to me. The yarn was new to me as well, and I really, really like it. Its superwash, mohair and nylon and it comes in HUGE skeins (560 yards/4oz) and I have a fair amount left over. It seems like it will make for long-lasting socks. They have some really gorgeous colorways as well. It bled like a mo-fo though when given a bath- which I expected with all that red, but it just kept going and going and going.
They are all wrapped up, along with a little something extra, and ready to go in the mail as soon as I get my butt to the post office.
I am very pleased, and I think my swappee will be too. This particular colorway was virtually impossible for my camera to capture well in any lighting condition - I tried them all. After a massive photo shoot and some photoshop doctoring, this is pretty close, with the bottom one representing the colors best and also allowing a glimpse of the slip stitch pattern.
Project Specs:
Pattern: Lava Flow from The Sock-Bug
Yarn: Shaefer Anne, color 46
Needles: Addi Turbo #1
Notes: First time using the Magic Loop method. I had a rough start, but I think I like it and will use it again. Also first time with a short row heel. I don't think I prefer it to a traditional turned heel - it just doesn't seem to look as nice to me. The yarn was new to me as well, and I really, really like it. Its superwash, mohair and nylon and it comes in HUGE skeins (560 yards/4oz) and I have a fair amount left over. It seems like it will make for long-lasting socks. They have some really gorgeous colorways as well. It bled like a mo-fo though when given a bath- which I expected with all that red, but it just kept going and going and going.
They are all wrapped up, along with a little something extra, and ready to go in the mail as soon as I get my butt to the post office.
posted by Pumpkinmama at Tuesday, November 29, 2005
8 Comments:
Great color on those socks!. I've with you on the short row heel. My first magic loop heel had a couple holes that I had to mess with. The Addi Turbos are a pleasure to knit with.
I'm not usually a fan of bright colors but those are an awesome pair of socks there! =)
Gor-geee-oss color! And congrats on the magic loop, I love it myself.
I agree with you on the slip stitch, spices it up without competing. Love the colors, too!
Beautiful socks!! I'm afraid I'm not nearly as quick as you, but I am steadily plugging away. I tried a new pattern which is part of the slowness. Hopefully you'll be as pleased with your socks as you are with the socks you just finished!
Hugs,
Your Sox Pal
Those socks look great! I love the bright colors! Congrats on your new wheel, too!
Those socks look great! I wouldn't complain at ALL if I was your recipient!
The socks came out great! I love the color you used. I haven't tried that yarn before, but I think I'm going to have to now, after seeing those socks. I'm sure your recipient will love them.
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