Some more socks to share...my second pair of 2015. These pictures aren't the best, but the past week has been crazy cold and snowy and icy, and I wasn't going to try to get pictures of my socks outside. Thankfully I could use the back of my quilt for a background. :)
I really love these socks. I think they're probably my second or third favorite pair that I've knitted for myself (these are still my favorites). I wanted to knit plain vanilla socks this month, but I started to get a little nervous when this yarn started pooling. I'm glad I didn't try to change it because I ended up loving it! The yarn is Quaere's Sparkle Sock (I think the sparkle is most clear in the photo of the heel) in the River Bed colorway, and I think that's the perfect name. Between the spirals and the colors and the sparkle, these socks really do remind me of water.
The funny thing is that this yarn really had a mind of its own when it came to pooling. On the first sock, the spirals down the leg were thick and consistent, and then they got skinnier on the foot (same stitch count!) On the second sock, the opposite happened. I don't think you can notice it when they're on, but when they're laying flat it's more obvious.
Ravelry project page. (And I'm linking up with Liesl's Monthly Sock Challenge.)
love them!
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DeleteBeautiful. The sparkle is a nice touch, perking up simple socks. I'm going to finish up my February pair today and it's a blue-green colorway with slipped purl stitches and it reminds me so much of the sea and mermaid scales. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, I like the sparkle, too. I'm looking forward to seeing your February socks! :)
DeleteThose are lovely socks! I finished my February socks this morning and slipped them right on my feet! Such a lovely feeling. :) I love how they pooled. Can't wait to see your next pair!
ReplyDeleteThanks! It definitely is a lovely feeling. I used to wear my handknit socks sort of sparingly, especially around the house. My room is carpeted and apparently carpet is hard on knitted socks, and I don't particularly enjoy darning. But lately I realized that socks are meant to be worn (and darned), and I'm always making more, so I've been wearing my handmade ones constantly. :)
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