Is there a specially choreographed dance we’re supposed to do when we have a finished project?
The beaded socks are done. I love them. (No, I haven’t blocked or seamed the striped jumper!)
Pertinent info
Yarn : Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock in “River”
Beads: 8/0 seed beads, purchased from eBay
Pattern: Heartstrings Fiber Arts “Beaded Faux Cable Anklets”
A close up of the cuff.
Pretty, pretty!
I have rather thick ankles, so I had to play with the needle and sock sizes a little, but I’m very happy with the finished result. I wore them all day today, and they most comfortable indeed.
I have actually already started something else, because I needed some easy knitting for the dance comp the other day. I’m knitting something Em specifically asked for.
Be warned, there is Fun Fur involved.
The things we do for love.
Purple fluffy trimmed socks.
I’m making them up as I go along, but they fit “perfectly”, according to Em’s excited squeal. If anyone is interested in the pattern, let me know and I’ll write it up.
I’m using Filatura Di Crosa “Zarina”. It’s a sportweight yarn, with recommended gauge 26sts/4″ on 3.75mm (US 5) needles.
I love this yarn, and the slightly heavier weight “Zara”. They’re springy, soft pure merino wool yarns that are yummy to knit with.
I’m knitting it at a tighter gauge, roughly 30sts/4″, and it’s making a lovely soft sock. I hope it wears okay, Em is pretty hard on socks.
Oh, and the trim is Sirdar Funky Fur magic. I held it together with the Zarina, but I really don’t enjoy knitting with the stuff. I find it hard to count the rows, and I kept knitting into only one of the yarns, and accidently dropping the other. I only did 10 rows of it though, so it wasn’t too much of a hardship.
It’s knitting up nice and quickly, but of course not quick enough for Em’s liking, who wants them now.
Hi Donna- quilters traditionally do the “Snoopy Dance” to celebrate the completion of a project!
Linda, on the road in Seward, Alaska
As soon as my 10 yr old daughter saw those socks, all I heard was a never ending PLEASE……well you can guess what I am knitting now!
Donna,
I love the LL socks and oh the color! Em’s socks are very cute too.
Congratulations on your beaded socks! I love the colors and I think the addition of beads is so cool! The socks for your daughter look fun too (as in fun fur? bad joke sorry) and she’s going to really enjoy them.
BTW, I saw that you had posted a comment today to Fluffa’s blog about Spandau Ballet’s song Round and Round…that really made me smile because I thought I was the only person on earth who knew it (or them), LOL. You made my day! 🙂
The beaded socks are gorgeous! I love the fuzzy purple socks. Very nice. 🙂
Beautiful beaded socks!
Both lovely as always. I know what you mean about the fuzzy stuff. Don’t like it either. I’m envious about the beaded socks though! ;o)
The Beaded socks are gorgeous, and so are the socks for Em, even with that fluffy stuff you don’t like on to. I was thinking what is this girl doing, she hates fluffy yarn, but we will do anything for our kids.
love the beaded socks and well despite my dislike for the fuzz Em will love them.
love the beading!!!!! I’d roll up my pants to show those lovely socks off! I found 2 balls of jet in the same dyelot! what are the chances of that happening, thanks for having a look for me!
I love the socks! I just finished a baby sweatrer from Zarella, it’s devine! And a quick knit too.
Those beaded socks are just stunning, I think I would be too in awe to actually wear them.
Would it be odd to frame a pair of socks??? Ok don’t answer that.
And yes floofy socks, what we do for our kids LOL
Yep, that would be the I’m too Soxy dance. They are so lovely!!
Donna I would use fun fur if Janelle asked for it 😉
Oh and the beaded socks are gorgeous!!!
Beaded socks are GORGEOUS!! I adore them
Oooh a fellow Zarina and Zara fan! My boss introduced me to the wool I am knitting it for her a lot (as well as Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino)..Actually the baby jumper with the BRIGHT start I have finished and just need to sew up is done in Zarina, there are a few piccies on my blog).
Katt
I adore the beaded socks! I think I need to start playing with beads more when I make socks.
The fun fur socks are really fun, a little fun fur never hurt anyone 🙂
The beaded socks are gorgeous! And those fun fur socks? Em is still young so I can forgive her.
I wish I’d seen the purple fuzzies before my Spotlight/Lincraft adventure! I now have an appreciation for fuzzy yarn! Love ’em!
The beaded socks are gorgeous and Em is certainly going to enjoy her furry socks. She’ll be the envy of all her teenage girlfriends.
your beaded socks are way too beautiful! such a work of art and lorna’s laces are so comfy too, always a nice knit for oneself….