Finished: The Prettiest Darned Socks I've Ever Knit, If I Do Say So, Myself.
Helloooo! I'm here to deliver up my most favorite FO to date--please excuse the glut of photos, but I just couldn't help myself... And I am now utterly convinced that yellow socks make the very, very, very, very, VERY best socks.
Finished: Coziest Cable Socks Ever
Pattern: Cozy Cable Socks
Fiber: Colintette Jitterbug in Vincent's Apron (1.5 skeins)
Size: women's foot
Needles: size 1 Addi Turbo circular needle
Date Started: December 2007
Date Completed: January 2008
Modifications: Continued the cable pattern down the heel flap.
While these socks looked really difficult and tedious to make, it turns out they aren't at all! The pattern is actually very easy to follow, and once the cable pattern was established, I barely had to look at the cable charts at all. But I sure can appreciate the detailed and textured finish of the socks. They look like an impressive knit, but I'd rate them more fun than fiddly.
I did modify the heel a bit. I rarely knit heel flaps anymore, preferring the short-row heel, but I really wanted the cable pattern to continue down the heel. So, I broke down and suffered through the flap and having to pick up all those gusset stitches. Looking at the result, I'm very happy that made that mod. The heel now mirrors the pattern on top of the foot.
These socks are pure happiness. And you'd better believe I wore them while taking Prelim #2, which, I can now report is done and done. Two more to go. And the oral. Then knitting vacation, here I come! And by 'knitting vacation', I mean writing a grant proposal to fund my dissertation research with a little knitting thrown in for good measure.
P.S. I eked out ONE last finished mate from the singles collection... which I'll share next time. But since then, I've gone and cast on three, THREE new socks! More soon!
Labels: cozy cable socks, FOs, FOs 2008
posted by knittingphilistine at 9:31 AM
68 Comments:
I hope these are your Lucky Socks, then! How awesome to take an awful exam and know that you've got something delightfully perfect keeping you company. :) Yay for another test down!
Those are amazing. I love the colour.
those are indeed the prettiest darn socks!
yep - I'd agree - those are one pair of AMAZING socks!!! and that color - good gosh oh mighty - must get some!
Great socks! I love yellow socks, especially in the winter. They just brighten up everything.
I agree - yellow socks are excellent! Nothing looks better peeking out from under a pair of dark jeans, and while yellow is really not a color I can normally wear, I'm pretty sure I could get away with something like this on my feet. They're stunners! I want to run home and pull the yellow sock yarn out of my stash and cast on immediately! Beautiful work.
Why yes! Those are beautifully done!
I think you may have inspired me with the yellow socks.
I do like the heels on those - very cute indeed.
gorgeous!
Having.trouble.speaking. They are truly beautiful.
Continued good luck with the exams...
How lovely! You know...this could start a whole yellow sock revolution! The color is gorgeous. I have never really considered making yellow socks but these might convert me :) Damn you and your evil ways. It's hell on my budget.
these are impressive! i have sock envy. you did a beautiful job!
So gorgeous! I, too, am quite enamored with yellow socks. That pattern is amazing. Congratulations on one test done!
Those cables look totally smooshy. If I didn't know better, I'd swear you used sport-weight yarn! Love them.
(I have a huge stash of yellow sock yarn but it's too pretty to use up. I think.)
PS. Yay for another prelim down!
Wow, very cool socks, and I love your mod on the heel flap -- well done!!
I agree with Minty, let's hope these are your Lucky Socks! They're effing awesome by the way.
oooh! these stopped me in my tracks! amazing :)
You're right, those are the best socks ever. Yellow is clearly the new black, and I don't have any!
Beautiful pattern (love your mods btw), amazing color! I haven't knit a pair of socks in ages -seeing this pair makes me want to dust off the dpns!
The color! Oh my. Those socks rock my world.
Those are awesome, and I totally agree, yellow is the best color for socks. I am convinced!
Smiles,
Erin
Absolutely stunning! I am really starting to warm up to yellow. The STR 24kt is another really lovely yellow.
Kellie16@gmail.com
those are wonderful! The yarn + color makes the cables really pop. Enjoy!
Oh my--those are the kind of socks that break your heart a little every time you have to put your shoes on.
SO beautiful! I love how the pattern continues on the heel flap.
Does it make me a total nerd that the first thought that popped into my head upon seeing those socks was "DNA!"? They look lovely :)
They are absolutely gorgeous - of course you wore them to an exam - I would have too! Looking down must have made you smile! A lot!!
Absolutely gorgeous! They sure are one of the prettiest socks I've seen. :)
lovely, especially that yellow!
These really, truly, honestly are the best pair of socks I've seen in a really long time.
Love them! Yellow is my favorite color. Beautiful!
Un-FREAKING-real!! You are just killing me with the yellow sock knitting frenzy, and yes, you are FULLY responsible for the MadTosh Chamomile situation...
oh yes. those are some very, very good socks. (i'm trying very hard not to mention the colour for fear that i'm coming across as somewhat obsessed)
Every single time I look for yarn, I look for the yellow now! Those socks are so wonderful. My first thought was that they would eat up a lot of yarn, but it seems not so! I confess I printed out that pattern also because of you!
Those are absolutely gorgeous!
Simply divine! Wow those are gorgeous. Now I really can't wait to knit mine! Just have to pick the pattern....
Sheesh, I think these are the prettiest socks! I need to move them up in queue:) Love the mod to the heel!
These are the greatest socks of all time.
Really pretty! I love your mod of the cables down the heel flap... makes for one classy heel flap.
WOW
could they be anymore perfect!!!
Got to love yellow..
Wow! They certainly are pretty, pretty socks - fantastic colour!
Go ahead, say it. They deserve it. They are very pretty, indeed.
wow, really pretty!
Those do look so incredibly cozy! Nice job. A match made in heaven.
Oh, wow! AMAZING!!!!
They truly are amazing! Good luck on your continued prelims.
I actually gasped when I saw them. SO PRETTY!!!
Good luck with the rest of your prelims.
These are pretty fantastic. The color hit me before the pattern recognition; but, I heart the pattern too. Want.
Those are great!
The colour is awesome.
What gorgeous socks!
They are just amazing. So beautiful
they are gorgeous! and wow those cables really pop!
Those are gorgeous!
And they look very impressive.
Wow those really turned out great! Love that color!
Those are just the most gorgeous socks EVER. Goodness, I love that color.
Good luck on any remaining exams! Can't wait to see the next sock!
Oh my! They are really beautiful. I love the color!
gorgeous socks. makes you want to go shoeless just so you don't have to cover any part of them up. lovely!
they're fab!
Just gorgeous! Great work and fab sock porn pics!
you are SO damn right!!!
the prettiest socks, EVER!!!!!!
Wow! Those really are fantastic. Almost makes me want to make socks again... almost. ;)
Megan, these are quite possibly the prettiest socks I've ever seen! I love the cables, the color and the transition from leg to foot! Beautiful! I hope you're almost out of the woods with the exams!!!
Google Reader and a boring job have brought me to your blog. And to avoid being a blog stalker, I'm going to admit to having read all the archives (yes, the job is THAT boring, but your writing/knitting/soap making is also THAT compelling).
I must say that you and your single sock movement have redeemed sock knitting and inspired me to investigate all the schmancy yarnses. And I too must photograph all my yarns as foods. It must be done.
I just wanted to say that it totally made my day to see that someone is knitting my sock pattern. (I noticed it in Ravelry). I really hope you like them.
The are the prettiest socks I've seen too! I am in awe of your prolific sock knitting. I am about to start my first ever pair and though I can knit for Britain this sock thing daunts me. I shall keep coming back for inspiration.
Mmmmmm yellow socks make me smile. Those are cool socks.
Love the lovely socks. Yellow bodes spring and this shivering knitter needs some of that!
daaaaaaaaaaaamn, those is some purty sock!!
must. buy. yellow. yarn.
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