Finished: Embossed Leaves Socks
Yes, dearies, you read that title correctly. The uncouth philistine who brought you the Single Sock Liberation Movement all those months ago has finished a pair. A PAIR. Wow, I can actually wear the socks I've knit! And match! How crazy is that!
The real question is, how could I not finish these?? I was quite smitten with the first sock; the pattern and yarn color was just such a happy marriage that I had to have the mate!
Finished: Embossed Leaves Socks
Pattern: Embossed Leaves from Favorite Socks, designed by Mona Schmidt
Fiber: Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks That Rock lightweight in Olivenite
Size: women's foot
Needles: size 1.5 Knitpicks circular needle
Date Started: November 2007
Date Completed: January 2008
Notes: I really, really love this pattern. The pattern repeats are simple and painless, but the resultant leaf motif is awesome. This pattern is what they call a whole lotta bang for your buck! I will definitely knit more Embossed Leaves someday.
So, there you have it. I'm off to a good start on my resolution to knit mates for at least these 12 single socks. One down, eleven to go. Though, I do have a secret that some of you know: I've actually gotten another mate finished. Expect a full report on that sock very, very soon. Look at me, I'm a finisher!
Preliminary exams update: first exam was moved to this Monday, since the original scheduled time conflicted with the course I am TAing this spring. Thus, the cramming continues for another few days before the real fun starts... Life! I want my life back!
Labels: embossed leaves, FOs, FOs 2008
posted by knittingphilistine at 2:47 PM
46 Comments:
so pretty! i love that pattern!
Those just look so gorgeous - I must knit some (maybe after the 6 kits waiting for me!)
Those are some great socks. Congrats on finally making a match. :)
beautiful. love the colorway!
A gorgeous pair!
They are REALLY nice, the colour fits the pattern perfectly too.
Well done... part one of your mission acomplished.
Those socks are completely beautiful and inspire sock envy. Every time I see this pattern, I vow I'm going to make a pair, and then I don't...
Good luck with finals!
these socks are so so pretty! your feet must be so happy in them! i think you will inspire a lot of awe and envy when you wear them out and about.
Those are super! Definitely a perfect match with the yarn and pattern. Wear them proudly.
Congrats on coupling up the pair!
Best of luck on those prelims!!!
Well, damn those look gorgeous! Mine pale by comparison, to the point I am almost glad I gave them to my mom. The pattern really pops with that yarn . . . so pretty! Can't wait to see the other 11!
eek! a PAIR of socks! that is totally unheard of ;-)
they are absolutely beautiful. such a pretty yarn and as you say, a perfect match for the pattern.
Fantastic, such a great pattern...
fantastic! still such a great pattern :) it never gets old.
wow, love that color. and that heel looks great. i was thinking about knitting these but didn't because i don't like gussets, but i think i might knit them now!
Beautiful! But I see that pattern and think "ooh, those would look great in grey." I may need a 12-step program to wean me away from winter colors.
Also: good luck with those exams. Just think of all the relaxing you can do when you emerge on the other side of Monday.
Gorgeous! I've seen a lot of that pattern that never really did it for me, but those are stunning. I'm rethinking my stance on them now :)
Absolutely beautiful! Love the colorway, now I'm even happier that I've got the same in the stash! : )
as I said on flickr: they're gorgeous! congrats on finishing a whole pair! :) I can't wait to knit those!
Very pretty! Excellent match up of yarn and pattern.
Good luck on the prelim!
yay! they're awesome!
Beautiful, beautiful socks. I love them in that colorway.
beautiful leaves ya got there! I am half way done with sock #2. It is such a great pattern. This is actually my second pair. I gave the first ones away. I might even make more in the future. I love the colorway you made them in. YUM!
congrats on the pair! Embossed Leaves really is a delightful pattern. Good luck on Monday! I'll think of you while I get a facial on my first day of unemployment. . . Ah . . .
Congratulations! Those are some damn fine socks!
The socks are so nice. Gorgeous photos, too.
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those are beautiful! look at you wearing matching socks! never thought I'd see the day!
I really like this pattern, I especially like it in yellow. I think it wouls look good in orange too, and brown. A pair of socks, what has the world come to?
OMG! These are GORGEOUS! I love when people make embossed leaves with a yarn that isn't your typical green.
Lovely! And I love a semi-solid -- these look buttery. Mmm, butter...
Just beautiful! I am in awe!
Congratulations on some fabulous socks! Wear them to the exam for good luck?
those socks are beautiful and i love the colour!
They look great!
Ah yes. Socks traditionally come in pairs don't they? I have quite a few singles myself.
i have sock envy! these are great!
You know I have one fo these from the SSS. I need to get on it.
Hey, thanks for the blog-y inspiration. I've given you a "You Make My Day Award."
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Em
What beautiful socks! The pattern and the yarn really go well together.
Beautiful! I've had these in my queue for so long, I forgot about them! Thanks for the reminder.
Don't think I'm the first person to post one of these odd comments here, but you made my day - see the second half of this blog post for details.
Seriously? They're beautiful. Congrats on yet another pair completed.
And, although I'm far from the first, I just wanted to let you know that "you make my day." Thanks much wonderful blogging and general inspiration.
They are wonderful! I love the leaf pattern and the colour you chose to do them in. Great socks!
Good luck with your exam too
these are so pretty~ beautiful work!
P.S. I just gave you an "you make my day" award over at the 'ol blog. :)
I just finished one of these (a single of course) using some semi-solid red Jitterbug...LOVE!
Smiles,
Erin
What a pretty pair of socks. Yay for a pair!
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