Molly Ringwald Socks

Aren’t they pretty in pink? Okay, I know it’s a little cheesy and lame, but you’ll have to forgive me. These socks were done in record time, a mere 5.5 days! Gotta love sportweight. You see my fears about not having enough yarn were totally unfounded. (Don’t look too close or you’ll also see my “design element”)

Yarn: Chewy Spaghetti Sportweight in Pink

Pattern: Quill Lace from Knitty

Needles: Knit Picks size 1s

Mods: I knit the first round, rather than start the first round in pattern. I also went down quite a few needle sizes. I think my gauge is about 7.5 stitches per inch. I only checked it after I had done the foot of the first sock. They fit great, so I’m happy. My leg also is probably a little shorter than the 4.5 inches the pattern called for. My worries about not having enough yarn were part of shortening it, plus this pattern doesn’t have any ribbing, so I didn’t want to make the leg too long because it might not stay up well.

Great pattern, great yarn!

Next up….Vesper in Venus in Fur

It’ll be a big departure; the yarn feels so thin! I think I’ll do a basic rib for the cuff (maybe twisted) and then plain stockinette for the rest of the sock. I know I’ll complain about how boring it is, but I really am interested in seeing how the yarn stripes. The picture shows the color pretty well, though it’s a littler richer in person.

If anyone can tell my why this colorway is called Venus in Fur, I’ll appreciate it.