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April 24, 2007
Bloomin' Feet Socks Finis
I finished the socks for the Bloomin' Feet Sock Swap at the end of last week and blocked them over the weekend. The pattern is the Merino Lace Socks from the Interweave Knits Favorite Socks book.
Aren't they pretty? The yarn is Schaefer Anne, which I've knit with before for my Swallowtail Shawl, but this is the first time I've actually used it for socks. It's very soft and very fine and has a nice halo from the mohair content. It sort of stripes but not really and the colors blend together in a lovely fashion.
I chose this particular pattern because of something very specific my sock pal said. I'm not going to give it away but, if the recipient is reading this post and remembers what she wrote in her questionnaire, well, this picture is a pretty big hint. As for the pattern, there were some details that were kind of wacky. Beth wrote about the heel issue and Anne clued me in that there was an error in the charts for the foot. But even more than that, I felt the directions were lacking a bit. I've knit plenty of socks on circular needles before and that's a good thing because the pattern didn't really provide great instructions on that technique, even though it was written for that method. I took good notes and moved forward because I liked the design so much but be warned, there are some glitches.
I made one of my standard sock labels - the name is blacked out so no hints there - and will be shipping them off with some other goodies today.
Hope you like them, sock pal!
Posted by Carole at April 24, 2007 7:00 AM
Comments
Wish I could say that's me! They're so nice!
Posted by: Carol at April 24, 2007 7:01 AM
Wonderful, Carole. Someone's feet will be happy.
Posted by: susan at April 24, 2007 7:58 AM
Carole, Your socks are gorgeous! You sock pal is a lucky woman!
The sock label is such a good idea! How do you do that?
Posted by: Kate/Massachusetts at April 24, 2007 8:00 AM
Beautiful socks! Your pal is going to love them.
Posted by: Karen at April 24, 2007 8:04 AM
She's going to be so happy! They really look great and good for you for getting through bad instructions!
Posted by: margene at April 24, 2007 8:05 AM
Someone's going to have happy feet! Those socks are so beautiful! Kudos for working thru a pattern that is hard to understand!
Posted by: Kim at April 24, 2007 8:16 AM
Beautiful colors, it reminds me of abalone shells. Great socks, too.
Posted by: Dave Daniels at April 24, 2007 8:17 AM
Beautiful socks...
Posted by: Robin in VA at April 24, 2007 8:24 AM
They are gorgeous!
Posted by: Annie at April 24, 2007 8:26 AM
VERY nice! In fact, I wouldn't be a bit unhappy if those wound up in my mailbox. (Not that I'm participating in the swap, but I'm just saying they could "get lost" by the Post Office.)
Posted by: Anne at April 24, 2007 8:52 AM
Ooooh, pretty socks!
I love Schaefer Anne sock yarn, good stuff.
Posted by: heather at April 24, 2007 9:34 AM
Lovely! The yarn is perfect for that pattern.
Posted by: ck at April 24, 2007 9:55 AM
Beautiful socks! I'm sure your sockpal will be very happy :)
Posted by: Meadow at April 24, 2007 10:03 AM
Your pal is going to love them. The colorway is gorgeous and the pattern totally suits it. Great job!
Posted by: sprite at April 24, 2007 10:05 AM
They are lovely, Carole!
Posted by: Donna at April 24, 2007 10:12 AM
They turned out just beautifully. That pattern is definitely on my todo list. What a lucky pal!
Posted by: Julie at April 24, 2007 10:13 AM
Everything about those socks look so cool - the color, the pattern and even the iris on the label. Whoever gets them is so lucky. I really do have to put that book on my wish list.
Posted by: hillary at April 24, 2007 10:18 AM
Beautiful socks! I love your label too.
Posted by: Julie at April 24, 2007 10:19 AM
Really beautiful socks! Your pal is going to be very happy when she opens those.
Posted by: Karen at April 24, 2007 10:19 AM
lovely - fabulous - gorgeous.
The yarn is lovely, the pattern amazing. Sorry you had some glitches in the pattern; yet it appears that you have conquered it - and created some true gems! lucky pal.
Posted by: Teyani at April 24, 2007 10:24 AM
I love the socks, of course, but I REALLY love the label!!
Posted by: Marcia Cooke at April 24, 2007 10:35 AM
I love the socks, of course, but I REALLY love the label!!
Posted by: Marcia Cooke at April 24, 2007 10:36 AM
Gorgeous socks!
Posted by: Jennifer at April 24, 2007 10:38 AM
Those are fantastic! So pretty! I would love them, honor them, take them for walks, buy them gifts.
Posted by: Lucia at April 24, 2007 10:41 AM
maybe it's the season, but those socks look like crocuses. (beautiful work as always) Your sock pal will love them. I was about three weeks behind on blog reading and I want you to know that Halle enjoyed the blog too.
Posted by: Lois at April 24, 2007 10:59 AM
They are absolutely gorgeous!! Thanks for the heads up on the pattern problems.
Posted by: Chris at April 24, 2007 11:09 AM
Those are totally gorgeous! She'll love them. :)
Posted by: Romi at April 24, 2007 11:22 AM
ooh, those are really pretty! what a lucky recipient! and just in time for iris season . . .
Posted by: anne at April 24, 2007 11:40 AM
pretty!
Posted by: maryse at April 24, 2007 11:57 AM
They are beautiful! I am furiously knitting away on sock #2!
Posted by: Kathy at April 24, 2007 12:21 PM
I just love your sock sleeve and confess that I have copied that idea on occasion. Mine never look as nice as yours do, though.
Posted by: Rachel at April 24, 2007 12:26 PM
Oh, I love them!!!! I will have to remember that there are errors in the pattern. It is on my list of patterns to make. I love the color.
Posted by: Mia at April 24, 2007 1:11 PM
Gorgeous!
Lucky pal.
Posted by: Cookie at April 24, 2007 1:18 PM
Beautiful! I love that pattern - what a lucky recipient!
Posted by: JessaLu at April 24, 2007 1:19 PM
Oh, I would love it if I were your pal. Based on this post, I don't think they're headed my way (boo), but whoever the recipient is, she's one lucky gal!
Posted by: Rachel at April 24, 2007 1:29 PM
I suppose I should add Schaefer Anne to my "must try" list. Your bloomin feet pal is very very lucky and I'm sure she'll be thrilled with them. They are beautiful!
Posted by: ~Kristie at April 24, 2007 2:02 PM
What a lucky pal! I have some Schaeffer Anne in the stash I'd like to try sometime. (Is there really anything I *don't* have in the stash at this point though:-)
Posted by: Alison at April 24, 2007 2:18 PM
They are beauties indeed - from other posts it sounds like some of us would like to see a sock-label-how-to blog post!!
Posted by: Deb at April 24, 2007 2:20 PM
The socks look great! Thanks for the heads up on the pattern, I was thinking about knitting them soon.
Posted by: Kelly at April 24, 2007 3:11 PM
I gave up on mine, but I'd glad you persevered--the finished socks are beautiful! :-)
Posted by: Beth S. at April 24, 2007 3:15 PM
These are so lovely Carole! Lucky BF buddy :) PS- yes I'm back from yet another puter crash!
Posted by: Debi Leshin at April 24, 2007 4:10 PM
Those are so pretty Carole!
Posted by: scout at April 24, 2007 4:20 PM
Wow! I love how the pattern design seems to go down into the heel.
Posted by: Becky at April 24, 2007 4:24 PM
Who wouldn't like them? Blue isn't my fave color, but I would be very happy in these socks! They are lovely! And what a nice heal detail.
Posted by: lisa at April 24, 2007 7:47 PM
Those are beautiful Carole! I know your pal will be happy to receive those lovelies!
Posted by: amanda at April 24, 2007 7:56 PM
The socks are just beautiful!
Posted by: Susan at April 24, 2007 9:27 PM
They're just beautiful, Carole!
Posted by: Norma at April 24, 2007 10:07 PM
Beautiful! I love the nonpoolingness of the Schaefer Anne.
Posted by: Laurie at April 24, 2007 10:47 PM
I'm sure she's going to love them. They're beautiful!
Posted by: Kirsten at April 25, 2007 6:21 AM
Great socks! Oddly enough, I never seem to find any colors of Anne that I like in person, but I see them on blogs all the time and love them. I'm having the same experience with the IK book. Didn't like it when I looked at it in person, but I love the socks that are popping up on blogs now.
Posted by: Jessica at April 25, 2007 9:38 AM
