Socktoberfest 2006: Arlecchino
Pair #1 done!
Pattern: My own, also known as Cashmere Diamond, also known as Arlecchino. See project notes. Google and ye shall find Judy Becker's Magic Cast-on (in Knitty.com), short-row heel, sewn 1x1/tubular bind-off.
Yarn: Peruvian Collection Baby Cashmere (60% Baby Alpaca, 30% Merino Wool, 10% Cashmere; 100m/109yd; 25g/0.88oz) in #1960 Rose Heather; 2.4 balls (Yay, small feets.)
Needles: US1 dpns; bamboo
There are little details I like: the way the sock pattern starts at the toe with the moss stitch diamonds. The way the moss stitch diamonds wrap around the leg after the heel; the way they end the sock before the ribbing. Accidental details, no foreplanning. I could say I planned it, but why bother the pretension. Sometimes it just works out.
They're deliciously soft against my callused feet, which deserve pampering! Given the recent controversy regarding KFI's Debbie Bliss line and Cascade Yarn, I'm mindful of how much actual cashmere my yarn has. I like to think it's really 10% cashmere, it's super soft and super warm! Keeper, these. No no, make your own, you know who you are!
BF and I had just finalized our trip logistics (note: the camera is definitely coming with us) when we read this: Todd Skinner killed on Leaning Tower. Mr. Skinner was one of America's leading climbers; he perished in an accidental fall in Yosemite on Monday afternoon. This sport is unforgiving and brutal, especially in the subcategories of "big wall" (which was what Mr. Skinner was doing) and mountaineering. This incident, sadly, is not isolated, I can't emphasize enough how important safety checks and redundancies are. Climb hard, but climb safely.
P.S.: I have a doozy of a Sock Pair #2. Check back tomorrow.
I love love love that second shot.
these are awesome socks! just recently discovered your site - lots of great knitting inspiration. hope you have fun on your climbing trip - we are also headed on a california climbing trip this november and i will be bringing lots of knitting for the car ride and our rest days!
Love the color and the pattern. And your feet are tiny. Treat yourself to a pedicure and than wear the socks all the time. Your feet will thank you.
Oh, I love these socks! The boyfriend socks too, but these are really special. Beautiful work! :-)
I really love how they turned out.
I just knit a similar pair using Knit Picks' Almost Argyle pattern. Your socks look a lot better than mine do. Yours are really pretty.
Beautiful socks MJ! And really awesome pictures. I'm glad your accidental details worked out so nicely. I would have said I planned them! haha
Gorgeous pictures and beautiful socks. (I will forgive you for the "not preplanned" remark. If you can get those results on the first try, you should be raving about it, not getting all casual!)