It's been a really, really, really long time since I finished a pair of socks in less than two weeks, and I have to say that it's a pretty nice feeling to have finished these Hulk Smash (Rav Link) socks. The yarn (CashSport String in Hulk Smash) is super cozy, and since it's a sport weight it knit up quickly and will be warm. The cashmere content makes the yarn super soft, too. I only had one skein, and wasn't so sure how far it would go, but there was plenty for these short socks. I used about 85% of the skein, which was fine by me--I prefer not to start freaking out about running out of yarn when I'm knitting a new pattern or new yarn, and the length of these is very comfortable as-is.
I know that I've been over this before, but the pattern is Berry Season (Rav link) from the book 2-at-a-Time Socks. The pattern was very easy to follow (although it took me a while to memorize the stitch pattern, because I was spacing out instead of looking at the very very simple chart). I am relieved that I now have an offline source for clear kitchener stitch instructions--I'm so tired of having to kitchener in front of my desktop computer while reading the directions in Knitty. Seriously.
A big problem with living in the Seattle area this time of the year is that the days are dark--on a rainy day like today, there may have been a 15 minute photography window at some point, but if there was I didn't see it. As a result, the color in the photo above is a little dull, and doesn't lend full credit to the socks. It is more accurate than the super saturated version below that really makes me think of the Hulk, and reminds me that I need to start running more if I'm going to run this year's St. Pat's Dash:
4 comments:
Those are some great lookin socks! I love the name of that yarn too.
Heh, it's good to know that there are ppl out there besides me who had to be in front of a puter to see Knitty's kitchener instructions ;)
Great job! I'm just going to have to check that book out at the library and see if it is one I would like to purchase! It is a nice looking pattern.
I have the opposite sunlight problem here in Colorado. The sun is always out and it is always bright and, consequently, I have to time my pictures for dusk and/or dawn when it is not so bright.
I like all the stuff you finished for Christmas/New Years! I like that red hat! Cool pattern, I may have to knit that...have giant weakness for hats...
I love those! And there's nothing like cashmere for your feet. After all, they take more of a beating than any other part of the human body!
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