Pattern: Baudelaire by Cookie A.Pattern Source: Knitty.com Summer 2006 issues
Yarn: Socks That Rock lightweight in Jasper
Needles: (2) KnitPicks Circulars size 1 US
Modifications: Judy's Magic Cast-On
Notes: I *so* love that this pattern was written from the toe up. Maybe I had a bad experience with cuff down socks or something, but toe up socks just feel natural to me. Also, after having to convert the last few sock patterns I knit, it was nice just to follow the instructions as written. I also am glad that I was able to see Cookie demonstrate these socks on a recent Knitty Gritty episode since she does an interesting modification to the short row heel. When the directions say to wrap and turn, she instead turns her knitting and then does a wrap (yarn over). It's really very clever and I much prefer it to the normal wrap and turn method. The 8 row 22 stitch pattern repeat was fairly simple and at some point on the leg section, I finally had it memorized. I also really liked the added touch of the cable going up each side of the leg next to the lace pattern. As usual, Cookie hits a home run.I've finally acquired a smallish sock yarn stash now and have quite a few wonderful patterns, so now it's just narrowing down the choices. Since DH's birthday is in June, maybe I should knit a pair for him?
18 comments:
Those socks look great! I can't believe how fast you are cranking them out! How do you do it? I think I am going to use my interlacements yarn for that pattern. Great job as always!
Your Baud's are gorgeous!
Those are so beautiful! I love that pattern, but I have never done toe-up socks and so am a little afraid of it. I guess I just need to give it a shot so I can have some pretty socks like those!
Those socks are beautiful! I've never done toe up but am actually plan to try it starting tonight. Mel gave me some directions for an "easy" and neat way to do the short row toes and heels the other night, so I'm giving it a shot. I figure I'll make a worsted weight pair for Dulaan as my practice pair. Easier to work with the worsted.
Those are lovely.
Gorgeous! Good job :)
The heels are really cool. I'll have to study the pattern to see how they are made. I thought that it was a standard heel flap at first!
Oooh, I love those!! Every time I see a pair of socks on your blog, I want to knit them too!!! :) Awesome job earning your April A. And I'm jealous about the sandals, LOL
Those socks are awesome. Awesome, I say!
theya re beautiful socks, and it looks so sunny on your feet.....i'm jealous
Gorgeous! I'm going to have to knit those one of these days. Maybe for Sockapalooza 4.
It's not just the pattern, but also the name that made me put these socks on my to-do-list. I also love the color.
You are a total sock goddess
fabulous socks - I've been wanting to knit those, but I've never done a toe up (true confessions here - grin)
I love your socks! They're gorgeous. As usual. Definitely looking forward to seeing them in person. :-)
Wow! I mean, really: WOW!!! Your Baudelaires are absolutely awesome, they turned out so beautifully - and I so, so love the colourway you've been using! They are perfect indeed and mind you, you've inspired me big time to try my hands at them soon too!Fantastic work!
Beautiful sock, and they are so you!
Still no Cookie on my Knitty Gritty yet, but I did see Cat demonstrate a square toe, very interesting. I may try that one.
Your Baudelaires look great! They're an amazing fit, aren't they?
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