Pop Socks
Just like the post title - boring.
I had leftover pumpkin pie for breakfast. *sigh* I love Thanksgiving!
Uh, anyway, here are the Pop Socks in all their snoozedom! These are a Christmas present for my dad.
Short & sweet
I wanted to do something a little more interesting for my dad's first glimpse of my knittin' skills, but this colorway is so dark, you can't make anything out! And believe me, I tried. Oh mama, how I tried. I did some Retro Rib, some seed rib, even a lozenge pattern. Nothin'. So it was plain 'ol 2x2 rib all the way down, with my favorite EoP flap and standard toe.
Aaaand just call me Forrest, 'cuz that's all I have to say about that.
EoP, hee!
Yaaarn
Like the M's Bossed Leaves Socks, I used Shibui in a semi-solid colorway for these. And like the M's Bossed Leaves Socks, it did that same wide stripey thing that I didn't really care for. Sadly, it only achieved the cool heathery effect through the instep.
The yarn also bled a bit on my fingers this time, which was a tad annoying. Luckily, there was only a faint tint in the soak and no fading afterwards (I tested a swatch first, just to be sure).
It's lovely stuff, but given the stripes and dye-tinted digits, I probably won't use Shibui in a semi-solid again.
That's a wrap
The knitting put me to sleep, the yarn bled on my fingers, and I didn't care for the way it striped up. Process aside though, I'm happy enough with the end result. And I'm sure my Dad will enjoy them!
Pop Socks
Pattern: 2x2 rib + EoP flap + standard toe
Yarn: Shibuiknits Sock in 2955 (2 skeins)
Needles: KP 1, 32"
posted by weezalana at 11:36 AM
11 Comments:
They look very nice, despite having almost bored you to death. And they're a pretty color. And squarshy. I'm in love with the Shibui sock, but I've only knit a swatch with some cheese doodle orange. It's sad about the stripies, but maybe your dad will like it. Congrats on one Xmas knit done!
Oh yeah, he'll love them! And probably ask for more!
Those are nice!!! I really like the colorway! Hope your fingers aren't too blue anymore! ;)
There should be pie for breakfast everyday!
Dad will love them!
That blue is so deep and enticing. I think the rib was the way to go as the yarn is variegated enough on its own.
I did a K2P1 rib for Pop socks and almost died of boredom too--not to mention that bigger feet = more knitting of said k2p1 rib.
Those socks, however, are worth the effort--the colors just pop! (excuse the pun)
they are so bright! I really like that blue, it doesn't matter that the stitch pattern is plain.
I love the color, it pops (pun fully intended). But... I know all about ribbed socks. The ribbing keeps going, forever and ever, and suddenly, it's 1/4 inch too long, aaargh!
Well, I actually like the striping. I think it works quite well with the ribbing, but I can see how it could be annoying when you weren't expecting it. I'm sure your father is going to love them (even if he won't realize what a PITA all that ribbing is).
Very pretty socks - I love the color and the subtle striping. I'm sure your Dad will love them - and probably ask for another pair!
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