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| Waving Lace Socks from IK Summer 2004 | |
Well this is it! Third try was definitely _the_ one.
Now that I'm knitting these I'm surprised I didn't see this pattern make the blog rounds last year. The pattern is a simple repeat and makes a lovely sock! I love the little ripple effect it makes on the edges (click on the pics above to see them enlarged).
I have modified the pattern to be toe-up and to use a short row heel. I'm just a couple rows above the heel now and I'll be starting the pattern on the full leg soon. I have 2/3rds of a hank left (based on my handy-dandy scale) so I'm not sure if I'll be able to use up a full hank for each sock. We'll see. I'm enjoying the knitting on these enough that I'll knit until it seems like they're the right length.
There are 2 variations for the cuff. A basic ribbed cuff and a wavy cuff. I'm going to give the wavy cuff a go but I haven't checked to see what I'll need to change since I'll be knitting them in the opposite direction.
Oh, and for those of you who haven't kept up with my experimentation, I'm using Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock in the Lilac colorway. And lemme tell ya, there will definitely be more solid-colored LL in my sock future!
Comments
Oh those are gorgeous! I have some LL solid sock yarn in my stash, I may just have to do that pattern.
Posted by: MA | July 7, 2005 09:33 AM
You know, that's a decidedly wearable sock. I've never knit my own socks because I never see a design I'd really consider wearing but those are great. Hmmm...
Posted by: Marnie | July 7, 2005 10:07 AM
Those look really great :-) The pattern and color are very complimentary. I'm new to sock knitting and am enjoying seeing so many beautiful ones!
Posted by: Kathy | July 7, 2005 11:08 AM
I have them on my to do list. They look marvelous!!
Posted by: margene | July 7, 2005 11:57 AM
they look great! the pattern and color really cwork well together :O)
Posted by: amanda | July 7, 2005 12:31 PM
I made those for the last Sockapalooza - it's a great pattern! I did the wavy top. From what I remember, it shouldn't be hard to knit it the other way around.
http://www.knitwerk.com/archives/2005/03/22/good-knitting-day/
Posted by: Sara | July 7, 2005 01:59 PM
Wow, these look amazing--great job!
Posted by: Anna | July 7, 2005 02:01 PM
My sock knitting mom is making those for me in Wildfoote, black. I love them.
Posted by: Kathleen | July 7, 2005 02:14 PM
Those are coming along so nicely! I just started my first socks, and one day I will get past the basics and work in the lace! :) They look great, Jody!
Posted by: Lolly | July 8, 2005 09:05 AM
BEAUTIFUL!! I love the color. Glad to hear you like the LL solid...I just ordered some. :)
Posted by: Jackie | July 9, 2005 06:26 AM
You're right about the pattern. It's beautiful. I also like toe-up socks but I'm not that good at altering cuff-down patterns. You did a wonderful job.
Posted by: Pioggia | July 9, 2005 05:35 PM
Well done Savannah Chik, those are some great socks!
Posted by: Mary Jones | July 12, 2005 06:17 AM
Just discovered your blog. Love your socks--almost freaked when I saw them cuz I just finished a pair using Tess' Designer Yarn in Periwinkle only I made the waving lace patt as written tho... The waving lace is a really fun stitch isn't it--I too want to use it again on something else.
Posted by: Kiki Katt | July 13, 2005 06:14 AM
Hey, are you planning on offering the toe-up version with the waving lace cuff for sale here on your blog? I'd be interested in a 2 circ toe-up version. Let me know. It's really cute. I'm looking for 2 circ sock patterns - and I especially like the toe-up version. Chelle
Posted by: Chelle | July 18, 2005 10:05 AM
It's funny how some patterns take the knitblogs by storm, and others don't. I think that's a pretty pattern. I guess I'll have to go back to the yarn store and pick up that back issue!
Posted by: MJ | July 20, 2005 06:21 PM