Recently I’ve been working exclusively on a pair of socks for my father’s birthday. I didn’t finish them on time (and I’m not finished yet!) but I did let him try on the one sock I had done. No pictures of the finished sock yet, I’ll save that for when they’re both done. I’m using the pattern for Eunny Jang’s Bayerische socks (which I love) and Dalegarn’s Baby Ull (which I also love -soso soft superwash merino). I’m using a larger needle size because they’re knit for a man, but it looks like they’re going to be a little loose around the leg, so I’ll sew in some elastic. They don’t look loose here with me modeling them, but they slouch when walking around.
I’ve been so busy with these socks, I haven’t had any extra time to dedicate to my blogging. I have been watching my blog stats though, and thanks to Knitting Pattern Central for featuring my pattern for the Ribbed Lace Bolero last week, my blog visits have skyrocketed to over 25,000! Holy crap! Thank you Knitting Pattern Central! Also thank you to my subscribers. I love reading your comments and following your blogs too.
I promise lots more knitting and blogging soon (as soon as the socks are done). I have a million new project ideas that I can’t wait to start.
Later!
Kelly
July 31, 2007 at 6:30 am
That is a beautiful sock! I hope your dad likes them.
Though, who wouldn’t want a pair of socks like that… 
July 31, 2007 at 1:46 pm
Gorgeous socks! I really want to make a pair for myself, but I find it looks pretty daunting. Maybe in time
Do you find the cables make it take forever?
July 31, 2007 at 2:56 pm
They are taking longer than I’d like, but that may also be because it’s my first time doing such crazy cables and my first time using teeeny needles.
They take around 50% more yarn than regular socks would, so maybe 50% more time?
September 21, 2007 at 11:14 am
Those socks are looking great! I love that pattern. I wish I knit socks.
September 10, 2009 at 9:48 am
Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog.
Cheers! Sandra. R.