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Sockalicious!
I was so excited to finally be a part of the Sockapaloooza sock swap hosted by Alison that I picked out which sock yarn I was going to use right away and started knitting....that was like three months ago. I was going great guns at first, but then I lost interest....not sure why. Anyway I got back on track and here's what I came up with. They aren't perfect but I'm really happy with the way they turned out.
Sock pattern: Pomatomus from Knitty (thanks Cookie A.)
Yarn: um, lost the ball band but it is definitely 75% wool 25% nylon (with matching reinforcement thread for toe and heel) bought in a tiny little yarn shop in Davos, Switzerland
Needles: bamboo 2.7mm(?)
While in progress this sock travelled on Tokyo commuter trains quite a bit, made a few appearances at the Tokyo SNB, and also flew to Okinawa with us on holiday!! Now they will find a new home.....(not in Japan). I hope you like your new socks, sockpal!!
Trying to imitate the original pattern photo...I wish someone could have been there to see me lying on the floor in my pajamas with my feet in the air trying to take photos - it was a real workout for my abs!!
I've been wanting to try out the high heels and sock pose ever since I saw Sandra's cute sock photos and after seeing the Kate Spade photos too (also posted by Sandra)
And here they are lying on my knees!
April 28, 2006 in crafty | Permalink
Comments
Very cool! We should definitely start a sock + heels trend!
Posted by: Angela at Apr 28, 2006 2:51:09 PM
Nice pins kat. Those socks look fiendishly difficult to a non knitter......
Posted by: kowhai at Apr 28, 2006 3:46:13 PM
oh my god, those socks came out great. and those shows are to dye for! hooray for socks and heels!
Posted by: Sandra at Apr 28, 2006 7:59:06 PM
Beautiful socks!! And I'm loving the socks and high heels....those shoes RAWK.
Posted by: Crrie at Apr 28, 2006 9:47:27 PM
they look great! i'm sure you're sockpal will love them :)
Posted by: gleek at Apr 28, 2006 11:31:29 PM
Wow, they are wicked! Congratulations, I understand the Pomatomus is not an easy knit. They look wonderful.
Posted by: Miss Twiss at Apr 29, 2006 12:14:45 AM
They look great!
Posted by: Jennifer at Apr 29, 2006 12:33:48 AM
Great socks! Great shoes!
Posted by: Gina at Apr 29, 2006 3:23:44 AM
great job. i just finished a pair myself. it's a lovely pattern isn't it?
i love the heels and sock photo.
Posted by: danielle at Apr 29, 2006 3:38:55 AM
They are just lovely. Perfect with heels!
Posted by: Niki at Apr 29, 2006 5:25:07 AM
hey lady... it's been a while since I've said hello... so hello! :) those socks are AWESOME! You constantly amaze me with your knitting prowess! :) That pattern in the stitching looks super-complicated and way way out of my league :) well done!
Posted by: Lucy at Apr 29, 2006 7:33:52 AM
Wow - your Pomatomus (Hippo-potato-tomato-potamus) socks came out wonderfully. I love that color with it. And your pix are very fun. Yay for your sock pal!
Posted by: Nanc at May 2, 2006 12:39:05 AM
Great socks! I'm sure your sock pal will love them! I couldn't help but notice you were wearing your heels inside a Japanese apt.--what a rebel!
Posted by: Rachele at May 2, 2006 6:47:19 AM
These socks are absolutely gorgeous - the pattern is so great (guess I'll have to try my hands at it soonest possible too!), and the colorline you worked with is amazing! Great job done, and I'm sure your sock pal is going to love them!
Posted by: Dipsy D. at May 2, 2006 6:02:19 PM
Great Socks! That pair turned out beautiful. Love the colour of sock yarn. I'm guessing that the yarn is Lang Jawool, since I think they are one of the few companies that include a spool of matching reinforcing yarn in every ball. Do I win a prize?! Love your blog. Big hello from Toronto! Spring is here and the roses are awakening! Ciao!
Posted by: Patrick at May 4, 2006 10:28:00 AM
Wow, beautiful! The colors you chose really highlight the lovely textures on the sock! I would be so afraid to wear those socks because I'd worry too much about ruining it and all the work that went into it.
Posted by: Anne at May 9, 2006 4:15:55 PM
