Sunday, May 18, 2008

New socks



I finished the Scrolls socks yesterday. I like 'em a lot. Not so sure about the fiber though. It's a cotton and nylon blend that's pretty easy on the hands but the plies want to separate when there's a decrease, whether it's a K2tog or an SSK, and that causes some problems. You have to really look to see if you've picked up an extra ply or strand. It only took me about a sock and a half to figure this out.



When I finished the first sock and turned it inside out to weave in the ends I was really surprised at the pattern on the inside. The purl side looks like a woven trellis. I wouldn't be surprised if someone hasn't already figured out that this stitch would make a great scarf pattern. I might just do it myself.

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

BEAUTIFUL socks Larry!! Love the pattern. You got it where???
Mendy

Bess said...

Without a doubt - these are the prettiest socks you've knit ever! At least, ever that i have seen. Gorgeous!

ColorJoy LynnH said...

These are great. Yup, that would make a good scarf. Great idea!

LynnH

Janice Rosema said...

These are more gorgeous in person and even look great inside out. Beautiful, Larry.

Sue said...

Larry you have knit another pair of wonderful socks. I love the woven trellis look too.

Fay Lynn said...

Wonderful Socks! I want to see the scarf when it is done.

Anonymous said...

I love that stitch pattern & would never, in a million years, have the patience to do it in a pair of socks.

My hats off to you. :)

Monika said...

Love the socks! Be the first and knit a scarf! I did the socks too, but have not noticed how the inside looked.

Calvin said...

Larry, I really like the pattern on these socks. The color looks great with it. You're such a wonderful knitter.

lexa said...

They are gorgeous socks, and I agree that it would make a great scarf pattern. :)

SNOWBIRD said...

The socks look great! Like the color too!