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!
Very cool! We should definitely start a sock + heels trend!
Posted by: Angela | April 28, 2006 at 03:51 PM
Nice pins kat. Those socks look fiendishly difficult to a non knitter......
Posted by: kowhai | April 28, 2006 at 04:46 PM
oh my god, those socks came out great. and those shows are to dye for! hooray for socks and heels!
Posted by: Sandra | April 28, 2006 at 08:59 PM
Beautiful socks!! And I'm loving the socks and high heels....those shoes RAWK.
Posted by: Crrie | April 28, 2006 at 10:47 PM
they look great! i'm sure you're sockpal will love them :)
Posted by: gleek | April 29, 2006 at 12:31 AM
Wow, they are wicked! Congratulations, I understand the Pomatomus is not an easy knit. They look wonderful.
Posted by: Miss Twiss | April 29, 2006 at 01:14 AM
They look great!
Posted by: Jennifer | April 29, 2006 at 01:33 AM
Great socks! Great shoes!
Posted by: Gina | April 29, 2006 at 04:23 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 | April 29, 2006 at 04:38 AM
They are just lovely. Perfect with heels!
Posted by: Niki | April 29, 2006 at 06:25 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 | April 29, 2006 at 08:33 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 | May 02, 2006 at 01:39 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 | May 02, 2006 at 07:47 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. | May 02, 2006 at 07:02 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 | May 04, 2006 at 11:28 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 | May 09, 2006 at 05:15 PM