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Fo and A Plunge

So I’ve FINALLY got an FO for you. Is it just me or does it seem like it’s been a REALLY long time since I finished anything?

Jawoll Socks

Yarn: Lang Jawoll Superwash sock yarn (75% superwash wool, 18% nylon, 7% acrylic) in color 8364 (Denim and Light Blue Ragg)

Pattern: Basic Toe up sock done with an easy toe, and a short row heel (thanks so much to Sensational Knitted Socks!), and k3p2 ribbing on the cuff. I used the stretchy sewn bind off found here which worked VERY well.
Needles: US Size 1 (2.25 mm) bamboo doublepoints. Knitted 2 at the same time on 2 sets of needles.

Gauge: 9 spi.

Verdict: They were a bit finicky, being my first pair of toe-up socks, but I can see the appeal of the method, and C likes the way they fit so well that I think all of his socks will be made this way from now on! We were both skeptical about how the foot was going to fit when he tried on toe portion, but it looks good and feels good, so why switch things up when something is working! I didn’t manage to use EVERY inch of the yarn. I probably still had about 6-8 yards from each skein, but I convinced myself I didn’t have to knit any more of the GODDAMNED ribbing because I needed some for darning… right? But C says he likes them a lot, and even if they were a little higher they’d be better. So NEXT time. And he declared these the best-fitting socks I’ve ever made for him. Woot!

And that, my friends, is an application for AKD membership. I have heard tell of people applying for Associate Membership and being told that they should just apply directly for Professional Membership, so maybe I’ll ask first and find out if that’s possible. I know I’ve got the design experience, as well as teaching experience.

And this is the shawl I’m working on (you can also see it posing on top of the application). It’s going slowly because I keep interrupting it with other projects, but it’s basically the only project on the needles until the rest of the yarn comes for the Renaissance Wool scarf. I really like the way it’s turning out though. It’s pleasing.

M

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Mandy finished a modified version of the Simple Trekking Socks, check them out! They look Great!

Comments 13

  1. Jennifer wrote:

    I feel the same way about my projects- keep getting pulled to so many other things. Good luck with the AKD membership app! I just printed out mine too. :)

    Posted 20 Jul 2006 at 4:14 PM
  2. Sarah wrote:

    Those socks look great! (Just the sort that my finace would like. Is your man opposed to any colors other than shades of gray or black as well?)

    Posted 20 Jul 2006 at 6:23 PM
  3. Mandy wrote:

    Those are great socks!! I love the simple trekking socks and so does my mom!! Thanks for the pattern!!!!

    Posted 20 Jul 2006 at 8:55 PM
  4. Isela wrote:

    I love the color of the shawl–what yarn is it?

    Posted 20 Jul 2006 at 8:55 PM
  5. Alison wrote:

    The socks look great! Good luck on membership; you’re definitely a talented designer. (I actually do hope to start my Icarus shawl very soon!)

    Posted 21 Jul 2006 at 6:07 AM
  6. Stitch-n-Snitch wrote:

    Great socks! I’m going to have to try toe-up one of these days. :)

    Posted 21 Jul 2006 at 6:58 AM
  7. Chris wrote:

    Cool socks – always great when the recipient is much pleased, right?! That shawl you’re working on looks intriguing…

    Posted 21 Jul 2006 at 12:46 PM
  8. Heather wrote:

    Your socks are superb and I know what you mean about not having any FOs to display. Glad your guy is satisfied as well!

    Posted 21 Jul 2006 at 10:03 PM
  9. KatherineOfItAll wrote:

    Hey, I know that yarn! I saw it when it was still in the box on your living room floor. Also, I love a short row heel. Two short row heels are even better.

    Posted 21 Jul 2006 at 11:01 PM
  10. Ashley wrote:

    I’m making a shawl with the same yarn. I love that it has little mini rainbows in it.

    It’s Shadow yarn from Knitpicks in the Oregon Coast color right? I love that yarn… I really need more..lol.

    Posted 22 Jul 2006 at 11:31 AM
  11. lorinda wrote:

    Beautimous socks and shawl. Best wishes on your application!

    Posted 22 Jul 2006 at 10:37 PM
  12. Birdsong wrote:

    Exciting to see you are looking over that application! I am eager to find out how the latest shawl will look when finished, and just started your Trekking sock pattern (finished my first Trek Along ones, with lots of summer left to make a second pair!).

    Posted 23 Jul 2006 at 4:47 PM
  13. Samantha wrote:

    Great new blog Mim! :)

    You got me — I’ve never liked lace knitting, but I just ordered some yarn from KnitPicks to knit up Icarus. Wish me luck! :) Thanks> :)

    Posted 23 Jul 2006 at 5:15 PM

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