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02 March 2006
And Again...MORE Socks (This is getting ridiculous!)
As you can see, the Sock Fetish continues with the Aran Sandal Socks (pictured above) and The Ribble Socks (pictured below), both from the Knitter's Magazine collection "Socks Socks Socks."
The Aran Sandal Socks are being worked on Size 0 Addis, using Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock in a pretty fantastic shocking pink color (too tired to look up the actual name of this shade). Now, you KNOW how deep my Size 0 Addi Love runs, right?
They are completely satisfying my need for The Teeny-Tiny. I am thoroughly enjoying all the acrobatics involved in twisting these stitches and forming these little cables.
However, there is only so much a person can take before she needs a break -- and that's where the Ribble Socks come in.
The Ribbles are being worked on size 1 Addis, using ArtYarns Ultramerino4. It's a basic K1,P1 rib with twists in opposite directions every five rows and reverse starts every other twist row (are you following me, or did I just make everybody's brain wrinkle?). This results in a pretty nifty twining vines sort of look and works well with the Ultramerino4's sheen and tonal solids.
Strangely, both patterns are on the same spread, facing each other in the book and when I opened to that section it was definitely a "Click Moment."
So, there you go.
I just need to get a few more socks out of my system and I promise the blog ill become interesting again with all manner of sweaters, gloves and possibly a hat or two.
I did, however, buy some Rowan Denim yesterday. But, we won't talk about that yet. ;-)
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Both socks look great. I'm especially loving the pattern on the pink ones -- but I can see what you mean about needing a break from them. They look pretty intricate.
Posted by: Persnickety Knitter | Mar 2, 2006 12:47:53 PM
Your socks look wonderful. I enjoy looking at all the different designs. What kinds of cast-on do you use for your socks. The detail on the pink pair is interesting.
Posted by: Jessica | Mar 2, 2006 1:49:41 PM
Both socks are beautiful. Are you cabling without a cable needle for the Aran sandal socks? Or do you have a teeny tiny cable needle?
Posted by: Carole | Mar 2, 2006 1:58:46 PM
Socks ARE interesting! I started the Aran Sandal Socks once myself, but got confused about something (I can't remember what) and ended up ripping them out. Must try again one day.
Ever been tempted by the knee-length Bavarian (or is it Austrian?) stockings in that same book? They're my dream socks.
Posted by: Beth S. | Mar 2, 2006 2:12:57 PM
Oooooou! Tiny stitches. Cables and twists. Gorgeous socks!
You speak to my heart ;-) All your socks are just fabulous.
Posted by: Sophie | Mar 2, 2006 2:40:33 PM
I love socks, and yours are soooo stunning - it's no hardship at all to look at and read about them. :) You could knit nothing other than socks and I would be perfectly happy.
*contented sigh*
Posted by: Chris | Mar 2, 2006 2:48:23 PM
Oooh, both those look divine. Are you a tight knitter? I've always done Lorna's Laces on 1s, but lately I've been wondering if 0s would be better... I guess i have a craving for teeny tiny as well.
Posted by: Ann | Mar 2, 2006 2:51:12 PM
Both are such gorgeous colors!
Posted by: Sara | Mar 2, 2006 3:47:18 PM
Wow, I am loving all the colors of your socks you've been posting lately, so bright! So pretty! The aran sandal sock looks awesome.
Posted by: Julia | Mar 2, 2006 4:11:53 PM
Ooh, size 0s. Do they make them any smaller and if they did, would you ever consider knitting socks with those?
Great colors, by the way.
Posted by: MJ | Mar 2, 2006 4:36:27 PM
i love the aran sandal socks. i never would have picked that bright pink but it's really a great choice.
Posted by: jody | Mar 2, 2006 5:07:32 PM
What lovely colors for the socks! And, what's with the Rowan denim ?????
Posted by: diana | Mar 2, 2006 7:57:47 PM
Tell me, why don't I own that book yet? Although I'm not sure I could handle those Ribble socks - I don't have the patience for that much 1x1 ribbing! Time to learn Norwegian purl, maybe? Anyway, I love both colors. There's much to be said for solid sock yarn, and your recent creations have shown it off so well!
Posted by: Jenna | Mar 2, 2006 8:17:21 PM
I, for one, love the socks. You can blog about socks indefinitely as far as I'm concerned!
For MJ: Addi makes 00s, 000s, and I believe 0000s (but don't quote me on that last).
Posted by: Molly | Mar 3, 2006 4:46:38 AM
I think your sock posts are very interesting. I'm also really into socks right now, and in fact just got that same book from the library just yesterday! It's fun to see some of the socks made up, and see which yarns you used. Not to mention a review of the pattern! Keep on sockin', girl!
Posted by: Annie | Mar 3, 2006 6:13:01 AM
That's some tiny cables there. I'm eager to see more! Fantastic colors too.
Posted by: Jen | Mar 3, 2006 2:03:58 PM
I can't keep up with the socks!
Posted by: colleen | Mar 3, 2006 9:31:01 PM
my brain is indeed wrinkling! i love both of those socks though!
Posted by: jacqueline | Mar 3, 2006 10:27:29 PM
I totally love my size 0 addi's. SO tiny, so smooth, so fast. Which reminds me, I need another set (only 1 right now) so I can knit two different socks at the same time..
I LOVE that pink, so fab!
Posted by: Amber | Mar 4, 2006 12:00:29 PM
Beautiful socks! Just keep putting the sock pics up and we'll keep oohing and ahhing. Great yarn choices by the way. The solid colors show the patterns so well.
Posted by: Susan | Mar 4, 2006 7:03:53 PM
I LOVE that you did Aran socks in frighnteningly shocking pink. If that's not thinking outside the box, I don't know what is!
Posted by: Julia | Mar 4, 2006 9:40:16 PM
I LOVE that you did Aran socks in frighteningly shocking pink. If that's not thinking outside the box, I don't know what is!
Posted by: Julia | Mar 4, 2006 9:41:01 PM
Oh how pretty! Thanks for reminding me about the aran socks. Now if I could just finish up a few things so I could only start some new socks!
Posted by: Jackie | Mar 5, 2006 11:27:21 AM
Your socks are great. Little items of artistry and love. don't apologize for making too many socks. You can never have too many lovely, hand-made socks!!
Posted by: gail | Mar 5, 2006 10:46:22 PM
I love it - keep em coming!! :-)
Posted by: Vicki | Mar 6, 2006 12:32:15 PM
Who can tire of socks? Aren't they endlessly interesting to knit and blog about? And you've been making such great ones -- keep it up, we love it!
Posted by: nona | Mar 8, 2006 11:27:35 AM



