Finally Done!
I finally finished them. These are my Socks That Rock Monsoon Inside Out Socks. How's that for a name? They are a bit hard to get up over the ankles, but I like them. I knit the feet on size 00 DPNs, and the cuff on size 1 16" circulars. (Please try to ignore the puky greeness of the basement carpet in the background. Although, it all kind of matches. Hmmm.)
One thing I am really irritated beyond belief about is that NOBODY makes circular needles in 1.75 mm. And why the hell not? I hate knitting on 7" long steel needles just because I don't knit as tight as everyone else. I am thinking I just may end up using my 000s for socks from now on. It would make a nice, thick fabric, but that is a lot of stitches to put into a sock. Eh, I guess I will just have to experiment.
Anyway, here is a detail of the socks, left side the "right" way out, and the left side is the alternate "inside out" way. Once you get to the cuff, these socks really fly. I did 3 pattern repeats on the cuff and I ended up with 25 grams of yarn left over. I think I prefer the left sock. They seem to hug my feet better when I have this side out.
I haven't been doing a lot of blog updating lately because life has sort of been going to hell for me. Not too bad, but I just haven't had enough time for the fun stuff for me. Kids have been sick, I have had migraines and work sucks (as usual). I need to make more time for me. I have been thinking a lot about quitting my job again. I think it was a complete mistake to go back there. I should have known that the crap would start up again. I don't need the money that bad. It isn't worth the headache.
I need to get to bed now. I am a sleepy girl
Comments
Your socks turned out lovely! I wish they made needles at 2.75 mm, as well as the 00's.
Posted by: marti | March 28, 2007 06:01 AM
Me, too, needle-wise. I love how your socks turned out, especially the oil on water effect of the foot part (doesn't sound particularly attractive, I admit, but I do love the way it looks).
Posted by: Christene / Sheepspyjamas | March 28, 2007 10:32 AM
Those are awesome socks!!! But the 00 sized needles are making me cringe. Now, of course, my gauge on those would be something like 14 sts per inch. Twice yours I imagine!
I hope things pick up for you. I know what it's like to have a job that drives you crazy. Sometimes it's better to do without, and actually have a better life.
Posted by: Momo | March 28, 2007 02:46 PM