Chain Lightning Socks

I finished one sock and started the second one:

This is Sockaholic Katie's Chain Lightning Socks, a pattern I test-knit for her. The three cables around the foot create a lovely pattern without getting complicated; definitely something that can be knit while watching TV. It's easy to memorize and the detail is charming:

The Linen Stitch heel is definitely fussier to knit than a regular heel flap, but it is so pretty once it's done -- it's well worth the extra effort.

Ok, enough already. I think everybody got the point.

Yarn: Fearless Fibers Superwash Merino wool, Coral Pink colourway. It's a soft yarn and a nice semi-solid colour, perfect for spring. The sock is knit cuff down, on the Magic Loop, with 2.25mm Knitpicks 32" circular needles. I prefer the wooden ones, but at 2.25mm, my grip of death on the needles produces casualties, so I'm safer with the metal, which is a lot harder to break.

Did I like it? Well, let's just say that I cast on the second one right away, and I am almost at the heel point. So, definitely yes, I can't wait to wear them!

 

Comments

[Deirdre]

Ohhhhhhh, very pretty... of course, now I have to check out this new (to me) yarn source, which will undoubtedly get me into more trouble...

[knitster]

I have tons of experience with the nasty moths. I had many plastic bags full of angora wool in a box. They ate right through the plastic and muched very large areas of the wool. I have always packed my woolens with mothballs. I don't know why I didn't at that time. I did notice that they ate in the dirty areas. Anyway, put mothballs in you're plastic containers. I don't think the moths can live in that.

I noticed you have some of you're socks done with short row heels. I'm having the hole problem. Everyone recomends Nona's tutorial on Japanese short rowing. I didn't think it gave enough information for the beginner. What technique do you use and can you suggest
an author who has instructions for it? Thank you, Susan

[Julia Haseleu]

Your dachshunds are beautiful. Do you know of anyone right now who has smooth coated puppies available? My family is hoping to adopt 2 smooth coated miniature female dachshunds as pets not show dogs this summer. But we are having a hard time finding a reputable breeder with puppies available.

Any help would be appreciated. We are located in south central Wisconsin but are willing to travel for great pups.

Your dogs are wonderful.

Julia