I have now learned that it is best not to make vows about my knitting. At one point I made a solemn promise that I would never, ever, be one of those people that knit socks. Somehow I've gone back on my word. Yahaira's persistent ways began to weaken my resolve, but it was the special World Cup-themed sock yarn that finally did it.
Yes, I'm now a sock knitter.
It's going fine, but of course, I haven't got to the complicated part. A bit of handholding may be required when I need to start the heel.
They were not my favorite team, but I'm using some crazy, obnoxious Team Brazil yarn for this first pair. The colors are truly wacky, so I'm quite sure they won't be worn out of the house. Lest my Brazilian-themed photo shoot ideas get out of control, I decided to take an in-progress shot of my new socks in their native habitat, a soccer pitch.
The Project: Blame it on the Bossa Nova Socks - Lichen Ribbed Sock from Knitting Vintage Socks
The Yarn: Lana Grossa Meilenweit Teamcolor purchased from Janette's Rare Yarns
The Needles: ChiaoGoo 2.25mm DPNs purchased from pureknits
Started: August 5 2006
Various and Sundry Links - August 10 2006 - Special, abbreviated, I lost track of time and am now totally late for work edition!
- Knitting and public politics
- Inside a Nuclear Bunker - I love the president's living room. [via I like]
- Some people are trying to make a giant robotic squid [via Bruce Schneier]. I hope they take Hoboken's giant robot mishap to heart.
wow, you've been converted! socks are fun. it's always nice to have some on the needles as a portable project.
Posted by: gleek | August 10, 2006 at 09:02
I think this is the third time Ive been linked to about sock knitting, am I that pushy? dont answer that!
love the pic, something about it keeps messing with me.
I want that president's living room so bad.
go rockland maine! down with public knitting in oh those important city council meetings.
did you get to read the source article? "A Congress busy knitting could solve everything."
Posted by: yahaira | August 10, 2006 at 10:44
That yarn is loud, but attractive at the same time. =)
Once you put those socks on your feet you're realize what all the hype is about.
Hey, I'm starting on the ribbing of my Orangina, and I'm running into some trouble. I'm knitting the XS, so that equals 206 stitches all the way around. For some reason, my ribbing is ending up with 2 stitches too many, so that I have 5 knit stitches in a row where the pieces join. I've counted and recounted my stitches.
The only thing I can think of is that I'm supposed to knit two together at the two sides when I join to work in the round. What did you do?
Posted by: Faith | August 10, 2006 at 12:39
Oh no Amy, you have passed to the dark side!! I can not believe you are knitting socks. I am so judging you:)
Posted by: megan | August 11, 2006 at 16:34