Embossed Leaves Socks
October 15th, 2006 | View Comments
Pattern: Embossed Leaves Socks, Interweave Knits Winter 2005
Yarn: Fortissima Socka, #1004, 2 skeins
Needles: 2 sets 16″ Addi Turbos, US 1 (2.5mm)
I finished these socks last weekend, but didn’t get around to taking some decent photos until today. After I’ve already worn them a few times, hence the pronounced fuzz around the socks in some places.
The pattern is lovely and easily adapts to the two-socks/two-circs technique. I did one less repeat on the leg portion, since I like my socks to be a bit shorter. And I did short-row heels.
The finished socks are a tad smaller than I would like; I probably should have used US 2s instead of 1s. But I think they’ll probably stretch out a bit more with more wear.
Fortissima Socka also isn’t the nicest sock yarn in the world. It can feel a little rough against the skin. The next time I knit such pretty socks, I might opt for prettier, more soothing sock yarn.
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CogKnition posted this on October 15th, 2006 @ 1:54pm in Finished Objects, Life as a Knitter, Socks & Slippers | Permalink to "Embossed Leaves Socks"
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I love how these socks turned out! It really is a pretty pattern – you did a great job. :0)
Yey!! Congratulations! They look gorgeous!!!
Very pretty!
wow – very cute. I like the short length.
Well done. They have a beautiful design and color.