I’ve been working on these for about a month. Since I’ve been involved in other knitting, they’ve been slow going. When I started them, I was craving some bright, spring colors. These are certainly bright! The pattern is the Rib Fantastic from Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarn and the yarn is Michelle’s Pretty Pink Cactus from the Loopy Legends line. The pattern and the yarn were a pleasure.
In addition to my lace work, I’m learning something new:
This is my first toe-up sock. I got Wendy Johnson’s book, Socks from the Toe Up, about a month ago. I really like her patterns, but didn’t know how to knit starting with the toe, rather than from the cuff down. This book really gives great instructions and it’s been easy to follow. I do like the look of a heel flap, rather than a short-row heel, so I was glad to see that as an option. This sock is the Slip Stitch Heel Basic Sock pattern, to which I’ve added some k2, p1 ribbing. The yarn is Trekking XXL in colorway 132. I’ve had it in my stash for quite a long time and bought it just to try out Trekking. I probably won’t buy Trekking again. It’s okay, but the nylon is a little squeaky or something. If I’m looking for sock yarn that has some nylon in it, there are other yarns that are softer and nicer, in my opinion. I’m not thrilled about the colors, but it’s fine to use as a learning sock.
I plan on getting the Caricia Shawl done today and hopefully get it blocked. My next order of business is to swatch for the Banded Peasant Blouse, which I bought Cotlin for. I would like to take it to Italy, but I’m running short on time, so I need to get going.
