I'm really happy with everything, except for the big area of blue near the toe. I love the general flecked effect and the way the colours have mixed together. There are some other smaller areas of solid colour which I do like.
I put the pattern to one side when I got to the heel and used the short-row heel technique I like, but probably made the heel a bit pointy.
I've never found a way to cast off ribbing which is very elastic. This pattern recommends the tubular cast off, which I've not seen before, and works a treat! It's really stretchy, and lets the ribbing do its stretchy grippy job properly. It looks tricky to start with, but once you've done a few stitches and get familiar with it, it's very quick. One word of warning - when you cut the yarn to thread your darning needle, you'll need more of a tail than you think! I only just had enough.
Here's a confession - I've never blocked anything before - perhaps it's impatience, but I usually just put things straight on. Because of the lace pattern I'm going to do it properly. Below you can see my new sock blockers home-made from wire coathangers.
3 comments:
I like the way these turned out. I don't have a problem with the block of blue, you have captured the colours and mood of your inspiration picture very well.
I am thoroughly impressed—you have taken a project from start to finish so well, like the true artist you are.
Thank you Julia, I think I was fishing for some reassurance! Bless you, Scout, I'm not sure about true artist, but thank you. Not quite start to finish yet - only half way. Its partner may have more evenly-distributed colours, or maybe a block of orange, either should balance that concentration of blue. Can't believe you've not done any knitting recently, it would be good to see some pictures.
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