02.25.08
Norwegian Stocking
Here’s my first finished sock! Ever! Not too bad, if I do say so myself. Halfway there- I’m not quite emotionally ready to cast on the second sock, but I swear I’ll make the second one! I won’t let Second Sock Syndrome control my life. 8-|
It is such an extremely thick, hot sock. As soon as I stick my hand or foot inside of it I feel like I’m going to erupt into a fit of sweating. Not quite the dainty little stocking I pictured! Oh well, it’ll make a great snowboarding sock!
Here’s an inside-out shot – I have to say I’m very proud of my first attempt at colorwork! It’s kind of uneven in places, but the puckering isn’t too bad at all!
It comes up to my knee when on, and the top is a little loose, but I’ll just add a little elastic thread to fix that problem. I’m still in love with the pattern of x’s and o’s. I’m a sucker for awesomely mathematical/logical geometric patterns.
As soon as I finish both I’ll make my hubby take a cute little photo session of me in my toasty knee-highs!
Making these socks is the first step towards fulfilling my dream of having a set of “knit woolens” like the American Girl Kirsten had. Ever since I was a little tot I’ve loved Kirsten’s Swedish patterned hat, cardigan, mittens and stockings, and now I can make them for myself! You’re never too old for the American Girls! Kirsten was always my favorite. Too bad I don’t have a drop of Swedish in my blood. Nada.
mamapama said,
February 25, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Ah, but you do have a bit a Swiss in ya there! And maybe a bit of “scotch”? Why else would you spend so much time making things you can buy in a store?!! I’m just kiddin’ ya. Remember all the home made kids’ clothes we came across when getting ready for the garage sale? I probably made close to 50 different things for you guys over the years, and if I saved half the purchase price of all those things…well, that makes me mighty proud! It was such a good skill to learn, and provided me with many hours of fun.
Your new sock (not plural) is beautiful!
Love,
Mom
youthpastorswife said,
February 27, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Oooh, very pretty! Awesome job with the colorwork!
mybloomnart said,
March 4, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Those are Wonderful and a lively design too!! Wish I could make some… : )