Pattern: Monkey by Cookie A.
Source: Knitty.com Winter 2006
Yarn: Cherry Blossom Fibers handpainted merino sock yarn in Noblesse colorway
Needles: KnitPicks Circular Size 1 US
Modifications: I knit both socks at the same time from the toe up on two circular needles.
Notes: I personally believe this yarn doesn't work well with this pattern. Don't get me wrong, I really love the yarn and the pattern, but the yarn doesn't show off the beauty of the pattern & the pattern definitely doesn't show off the beauty of the yarn! I think the best part of knitting these was finally feeling like I'm getting the hang of knitting socks from the toe up. I know the best part is that I don't ever worry about running out of yarn anymore!
Notes: I personally believe this yarn doesn't work well with this pattern. Don't get me wrong, I really love the yarn and the pattern, but the yarn doesn't show off the beauty of the pattern & the pattern definitely doesn't show off the beauty of the yarn! I think the best part of knitting these was finally feeling like I'm getting the hang of knitting socks from the toe up. I know the best part is that I don't ever worry about running out of yarn anymore!
I feel like such a "joiner". I guess I may have needed something to motivate me in my fitness endeavors, so I joined Runagogo. By April 1st I have to run, jog, walk, swim, or whatever 100 miles. It sounds like a lot, but really, if you started the program January 1st, it’s only 3 miles a week. I can do that! Go ahead, click on the link, you know you should!
14 comments:
Wow, beautiful socks!
Good luck on your Runagogo goals. You can do it! I've found that it's much easier to run miles than to swim miles!
I think the socks look fantastic. I do see what you mean about the pattern being kind of hard to see in that yarn, but I still think they look gorgeous!
Good luck with Runagogo!
knit yourself some running socks! I think they look great, honey
The socks are beautiful! I've been wanting to try toe-up socks, but haven't yet done it. Soon, I think, soon.
Those socks are lovely! The pattern may get a little lost in the yarn, but so what? You should wear them with pride. Think how cushy your walking will be. :-)
I really like the socks that you did, they look beautiful! The pattern maybe doesn't really shine through so much through the yarn, but who cares - they're lovely anyway, absolutely!
All the best of luck with Runagogo!
The socks are lovely! I'm working on my first toe-up pair now, and can't believe that it took me so long to try it.
The pattern would've been more apparent in a lighter colorway, but I still think the socks look great! Wonderful job!
The pattern would've been more apparent in a lighter colorway, but I still think the socks look great! Wonderful job!
The pattern would've been more apparent in a lighter colorway, but I still think the socks look great! Wonderful job!
The pattern would've been more apparent in a lighter colorway, but I still think the socks look great! Wonderful job!
The pattern would've been more apparent in a lighter colorway, but I still think the socks look great! Wonderful job!
You are cracked, they are beautiful! Where are you btw, I've been trying to call since Sunday... :(
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