So, I’ve knitted a sock. A sock and a half. It was cool to see the variegated yarn begin to take shape in it’s fancy pattern. And it was cool to see how the simple heel was made. And it was rewarding to see that the heel used exactly one stripe of color so it stands out. And finally, it was interesting to dig into the second ball and find the exact same beginning point in the pattern for the second sock, and see it work out.
But that’s it, I think. Been there, done that.
I don’t think I will become a sock knitter, no offense to those of you who are. Maybe it’s because I don’t wear socks in general. But I also think this particular sock, the one I’ve made, it horribly ugly. I’ll never wear these. Certainly not out of the house. And I haven’t ever seen any other patterns or yarns out there that I would wear. And I think with knitting or sewing it’s the challenge of the design that I find interesting. Calvin Klein doesn’t design socks. Neither does Rowan. And I don’t make them. (except for this last one of the pair, that I will finish someday, just because I should).
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June 18th, 2003 at 6:44 pm
Hi, didn’t you do a Fuzzy Feet Feltalong? That’s how I thought I got linked to you, but couldn’t find it on your site and was wondering what yarns you used?
As far as "ugly" socks go - I agree there’s a lot of ugly out there. I’m going to try more of the varigated (not self patterning) yarn like Koigu.
Colleen
June 18th, 2003 at 7:10 pm
Here’s a link to the finished foot: http://www.theredsweater.com/blog/archives/jamie/2003_03_01_index.html#90613063 and the entry that talks about the Interlacements yarn I used: http://www.theredsweater.com/blog/archives/jamie/2003_02_01_index.html#88565531. Just type in "fuzzy foot" on the search form on the left for more…
June 30th, 2003 at 12:19 pm
Hey! How are you doing? I finally had time to check out your blog, but not enough time to get thru it all..
But I must say, that… I LOVE THIS SOCK!! Oh, and I did learn to do the simple intarsia (blocks) and it was REALLY easy! You (& Eva) are always inspiring me! Thanks!