My sock pal has a sock!
Okay, sure, so maybe it's just one sock, but one is better than none, right?
And look: it's a pretty sock! I'm happy with the way it turned out. I had some trouble knitting this sock... for one, the yarn I'm using is very fine, and, well, I really dislike knitting with fine yarn. I always feel like I can't keep the stitches at an even gauge. I almost ditched it for another pattern (again!) but then I decided to stick with it. And... I'm glad I did. It's a nice sock. I did modify the pattern a bit... I only did the lace panel on the front and left the back in plain stockinette. I just really loved how the subtle variegated stripes looked on the bottom of the foot that I wanted to continue it up the back leg.
And my sock pal suggested lacy socks, and, while this pattern isn't the laciest ever, I think there's just enough of a lacy look to suit my sock pal just fine. {And let's not mention to my sock pal that I squeezed my size 9 feet into her dainty little size 71/2 sock.}
And you know me, I'll have that second sock done in no time flat, what with me having the reputation for being such a monogamous knitter. I mean, if there's one thing I endorse it's finishing what you start. One project at a time. I'd never fall prey to Second Sock Syndrome. Not me.
Oh, and I'm not a sarcastic person, ever. Nope. Never, not at all.
Labels: sockapalooza4, socks, WIPs
posted by knittingphilistine at 11:29 AM
30 Comments:
oh what pretty colors!!! your sock pal will be so happy, if you ever get around to finishing that second sock! ;) i love the shot with the three socks, gorgeous!!!
Beautiful sock for your sock pal! I'm sure you'll get the second sock knit as it is for your pal.
I've left a few single socks lately because I have gift socks to knit. It's very important to give wool knit socks during July here in the Central Valley of California; the evening temps often fall into the 70s from the 100+ highs during the day. Toes could get chilly. No SSS here.
That pink is heaven. I love it!
Second sock, schmock...it is no match to you. You can do it!
I love the socks! yum. lucky sock pal. ;)
and heh heh heh at the lack of sarcasm. ;)
At last . . . someone else who isn't all the way done with their sock pal socks! I just turned the heel of my first sock today and was feeling a little miffed as everyone (including my sister) seems to be finished.
If I didn't know any better, I might guess that you were my pal (pink and lacey) but the mere comment of a "dainty" foot makes me weep! Size 9.5 right here!
that came out really pretty - i like that you only did the lace on the front.
i usually squeeze my size 9.5 tootsies into my sisters size 7 socks...then I wash and block them to get the stretched parts out... :)
You're a sock ahead of me! I haven't even started my SP socks, but hey, I've got a month, right?
P.S. Taking R out for dinner tonight for his birthday. Any places in Philly you'd recommend? We've considered Farmica, but we're worried it would be packed. And if you don't get a chance to respond before this evening, no worries.
Good move with keeping the back of the sock in stockinette - those stripes are too cute to be demoted into a lace pattern!
The sock turned out awesome!!Good job! And good luck on the 2nd sock syndrome - not that that ever happens.
I still only have half a sock. But that's is okay, right? Pretty sock, but the way.
your sock turned out lovely! great job!
Second sock syndrome? What's that? Not that I'd know....I've never not knit a second sock. It's not like I have a sock that I knit 6 years ago still waiting for a mate or anything. Nope. Not me either. Definitly not.
Too funny. That sock is so pretty that I'm sure you'll want to knit the second one right away!!
There is no such thing as SSS - those mates will be knit!
How funny, earlier today I was thinking about doing the back of a sock in stockinette rather than mess about with the lace all the way around, but I played it safe. Now I wish I hadn't as your sock is an awesome prototype of exactly what I wanted!!
That sock is gorgeous! I really love the way you have the back in stockinette.
I love how the pattern extends all the way through the cuff -- no ribbing to interrupt the flow. I may NEED a pair of rococco socks.
you have one lucky SP.
So pretty! Once you start the mates for your single socks, you'll have a series of fast fos!
I knew it would come out beautifully. I love it! Just the right amount of lace.
I am a single project knitter too, i never procrastinate and always get things done on time too. I am never sarcastic either. Nope. ;0)
Good luck!!!!!!
What they said!!!! :o)
Wow, that's just eye-poppingly pretty! :) And I think it's a great idea to have the lace motif running down the front of the sock only. It really sets it off.
All the socks you've got going are so pretty!
Your sockpal sock looks fantastic! And I certainly can't make fun of the multitude of socks, given what's going on sock-wise over in my neck of the woods. Second Sock Syndrome, Schmeckond Sock Syndrome, that's what I say!
But ooh, ooh, do I spot a certain sock in the corner of that picture?
It's very pretty! Lovely colour and I can see why you made it only up the front of the leg. Gorgeous shades on the others too, btw..
pretty, happy sock - I'm sure your sockpal will love the sock, esp. when it becomes 2 socks.
Yeah, I guess the stockinette looks okay. But it's not like it sets off the gorgeous cuff and turns a pattern I'd pretty much overlooked into a whole new gorgeous creature that I suddenly want to knit, or anything. Also, I for one *never* have trouble knitting the second sock. And I definitely don't have 4 abandoned first socks languishing half-forgotten in a drawer. :)
I love how colorful all those socks-in-progress are. Delightful to look at!
I think you'll have a pretty happy sock pal!! I've used the stockinette up the back on a few socks lately and I think it helps stabilize when the main pattern is lacy. AND you can see stripeyness!
The sock looks wonderful! I like the bright pink you used!
Ohh, I like all the single socks you've got going there! It all looks wonderful!
indeed! it is a pretty sock :) and, so are the other orphans in the making ;)
i think i spot a mari(blue) socken too.
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