They're done! Hooray! Not even a month overdue... OK, I'm a bad sock pal who is completely unable to meet a deadline, but at least they're finally done. Here are the specs:
Yarn: Fortissima Cotton Colori in color 0009 (a crayonesque mix of primary colors)
Needles: size 1 Crystal Palace Bamboo double points
Pattern: my own, based on Wendy's generic toe-up pattern, with toes from this knitty article
Beads: 6/0 Czech Glass E-beads matte mix
Notes: The first pair of socks I've ever completed. The first beaded knitting I've ever done. As I blogged about before, the cuff is a result of swatching and deciding that I liked the "wrong" side better. Here's an improved picture:
which captures the colors well, too. I love the cotton sock yarn, and I love the fabric from knitting it on size 1's (although arduous during the process). I only hope that they fit - they fit me fairly well, but I think my sock pal's feet are slightly larger than mine. Hopefully a little strenous blocking (if needed) will do the trick. I can't wait to hear what my pal thinks! Unfortunately, she doesn't have a blog, but maybe she'll let me post her comments here once she gets them. They're headed overseas, so it might take a while.
I admit that I'm a bit sad to send off my beautiful socks, but I hope know that my pal will appreciate them. And, I keep reminding myself that I'm going to receive some great socks in return!
what an adorable picture!!! your sock pal is so lucky and she's gonna love them!!!
Posted by: monica on April 11, 2005 01:58 AMi love those socks, especially the colors and the beads! your secret pal is super lucky!!
Posted by: kim on April 11, 2005 08:52 AMThe cotton colori + beads is a great looking combo! Do the socks stretch much? I have been afraid of cotton because of slouchy ankles...
Posted by: chelsea on April 12, 2005 07:18 AMLovely, lovely, happy socks! And so beautiful outside with your daffodils. Congrats on finishing - I'm still slaving away on the cabled baby blanket!
Posted by: natalie on April 13, 2005 11:00 AMThose are great colors, and I especially like the frostedness of the beads.
Posted by: naomi on April 16, 2005 02:22 PMOmigod! I sure wish I'm your sock pal, those socks are gorgeous. Love the colour and the beading, make the socks look so happy ;)
Posted by: yuvi on April 17, 2005 05:04 AM