Since everyone seems to be doing 'back to school', I've decided to do 'back to socks'. I took a quickie break & knitted the Moebius scarf & started work on the Backyard Leaves scarf, but I'm missing socks. Yes, it's true.
When I first started reading blogs, I kept seeing these fabulous socks called Embossed Leaves. I figured I better learn how to knit socks before attempting them though. After I saw this photo though from Sassenach, I knew it was finally time to knit these! The pattern is from Interweave Knits Winter 2005 issue & the pattern is called Embossed Leaves Socks. I've been coveting these since I first saw them before I even started knitting socks.
For needles, I'm using the new KnitPicks circular needles (size 2 US). They are as good as everyone (or at least MOST everyone) says & I especially love the pointy tips. I swatched with both the size 1 & the size 2's, but now I'm thinking I should've used size 1. Oh well, I'm not about to start over. I LOVE the yarn! It's KnitPicks Gloss yarn in the woodland colorway. It extremely soft, easy to work with, I've had no splitting problems & for the price you MUST buy some!!! This pair of socks is only going to cost me $8 & I think I'll like them just as well as my Socks That Rock RPM's and they cost me over $20. Then again, maybe the Socks That Rock yarn was cheaper since I just filled a KnitPicks shopping cart with more sock yarn & needles.
8 comments:
Those will be some beautiful socks! I'm glad to hear that you like KP's Gloss -- I've been meaning to try it.
What beautiful socks! I love the color.
Those are lovely! And remember, needles area an investment! Not the same as spending $ on yarn :)
OH! Those are such pretty socks. I love the color you picked out.
Oh my goodness, these are just lovely! I will have to check out those needles. I love circs and have been addicted to Addi Turbos, but these are so much cheaper -- and I like the idea of pointy tips.
The pattern is so great! Are you knitting both at once on two circs? Would love details!
oxoxo
Lain
I love that sock pattern too, and yours look so great. I also want to learn to do two socks at once, but I can't find anyone to teach me! So. Jealous!
Your Embossed Leaves look great! =)
Your embossed leaves socks look divine! and that scarf you made in the burgandy is wonderful too!
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