Wow, it's really hard to get outside shots in New England in the winter. The sun never seems to get high enough in the sky to let me take photos without shadows. It was clear and bright today so I did my best.
These are the beginnings of the Fancy Silk Socks from Knitting Vintage Socks. On the left is the sock I started on New Year's Day. I finished the Fancy Cuff and 4 (out of 5 or 6) repeats of the leg when I realized that I'm not going to be happy with this sock. The Fancy Cuff part is just too tight going over the ankle. I've made socks like this before and I've never been happy with them. While pondering what to do about that sock, I cast on for the second sock and used a larger size needle for the Fancy Cuff then returned to the smaller needles for the legs. Although I've only completed one repeat of the leg pattern they seem to fit much better and slide over the ankle more easily.
So are you going to frog the 1st one?? They sure are beautiful!
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ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful, love the color! Are you doing them on circular needles? I have started a cable pair using a worsted weight from Lion Brand. The yarn is so scratchy after my Socks That Rock. I am going to finish and hope they soften when washed.
Take care and Happy New Year!
Hmm, that's a good thing to know as I was planning on making them as well. My first pair of socks is practically impossible to get over my heel, and I have worn them about twice. Though I still keep them around out of sentiment. Thanks for telling me!
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