Loksins: done!
Just slightly over a week after I cast on, and they're done.
ETA: i forgot the best part! 2 balls of fest yarn are gone!!
Specs
Pattern: Cassie's Loksins socks
Yarn: Regia Bamboo Color in Red Spot Color
Needles: KnitPicks 2.5mm / US #1 (3.25mm / US #3 to cast on)
Mods/Details:
- Short row heel instead of flap
- I knit 9 repeats for the leg, 7 repeats for the foot, and 2 plain rounds between the lace and starting the toe decreases. I wear a women's US shoe size 7.5 or 8.
- Next time I'd make the legs longer, but I'll need a few extra leg sts to do that.
- Thoughts on the yarn: The wool content works really well with the bamboo. These socks have a great, soft hand, but the wool gives them resiliency. The ballband says it can be machine washed and dried, but I think I'm going to knit up a swatch first. I don't know what to expect the bamboo to do.
That's really all there is to say. It's a great pattern -- absolutely addicting to knit, and beautiful to wear. I can't recommend it enough.
Cute! I love the coordinating clogs!
Gorgeous! I would GUESS that the bamboo acts like linen... but I'll be interested in reading your swatch test report!
Wow, that was fast! You just inspired me to download the pattern :) This might work as a SockPal sock....
The socks look great and they are a perfect match for the clogs!
Wow, that was really fast! They do look great, I may have to make that pattern myself.
They match your clogs so well!
Lovely! I'm so glad you finished sock #2 so quickly!
Love the pattern! I have it printed off and just waiting for a yarn to 'speak' to me.
Loksins cute!
great socks!! i love the specks of red throughout.
The pattern works nicely with the speckled colorway. It is an elegant lace panel, isn't it?
They look great, and I love the photostyling :)
Aah, really nice socks! I long for bamboo socks for myself too, but, alas, no bamboo in the house.
Definitely on my "to knit" list! They look great!
I may be growing obsessed with this yarn. SO PRETTY! love the pattern, and I actually like the shorter length!
Great job! So FAST!
those look great! the yarn sounds really interesting. i have to make a note to try it out sometime.
Dude, I can definitely tell that you were into that pattern. They were done lightning-quick! And look fantastic. Definitely going on my list.
I have one finished and it is a fun pattern to knit! Your socks look great and I like the way they turned out in that colorway, too.
Lovek the socks and clogs. I am a clog person,too. Where did you find those?
Very nice!
Although I'm not much of a sock-knitter, your enthusiastic approval of this pattern is making me consider a pair!
Those are darn cute! And you are a fast knitter!
those came out great! love that they match your clogs! :)
Love your choice of yarn - it reminds me of Ben & Jerry's Strawberry ice-cream (the kind with real strawberries in it).
There's nothing I like better than a speedy pair of socks! =)
Yum on the strawberry ice cream -- these are especially cute with the red clogs. :)
I must find some bamboo. 100% wool is SO 2006.
Yippeey! Very cute.
I love that yarn! It reminds me of peppermint bark :)
Oh, so lovely.
They look great!
I've used the Regia Bamboo before, and it does wash and dry just like they say on the label - mine are about a year old, and have suffered no ill effects from repeated washing. Although they aren't anywhere near as pretty (or as lacey) as yours...