The first official finished knit of 2008!
Pattern: Merino Lace Socks by Anne Woodbury from Interweave's Favorite Socks
Yarn: Fleece Artist's Sea Wool in Ivory
Needles: two 24" US1 Addi Turbos
I LOVE these socks. The knitting was quick and enjoyable, and the finished product is simply heavenly. This is the fastest I've completed a pair of socks in quite a while, and I've now queued up several other intricate sock projects after this burst of inspiration.
The only downside to the experience was a little something at the end... there just, well.. a little too big. It's seems that somehow the socks stretched after first being worn and now there a bit slouchy. That's nothing a little bit of washing won't fix, I'm sure, and even with the slouch I love the way they look.
My current project is a bit of a bore. I'm knitting up a Clapotis for my mom's birthday. (No worries... she's not a reader of the weblog.) The yarn, Wool in the Woods Frost, keeps it a bit interesting, but I'll be happy when the beast is done. I knew from others' reports, and just by looking at the sea of stockinette, that this wouldn't be a thrilling ride, but it makes for great tv knitting.... and mom will like it. (photos of the wip soon.)
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