i, pomatomus
They are complete.
I am not sure why it took so long to finish these socks. No, actually I do know, I got tired of the pattern after the first sock (it doesn't make for good television knitting). But you can't just wear one, not really. So with Phase I of the Christmas crafty done (yay for blocking!) I thought I would take an opportunity to finish some of my own knitting.
I like the way they came out; but, mostly, I like that they are done. I love that they are made in Koigu, though I think one sock is a smidge darker than the other. It's not really noticeable when the socks are worn though. Such is the art of working with Koigu (or handpainted yarn in general, I suppose).
Just before the snow/sleet storm. Goodbye fall.
I will get a good amount of wear from these socks, I am sure. But they are a lot lacier than I would like. I had to go up to size 2s to knit the socks because I would have run out of yarn on size 1s. Because Koigu is the yarn of so leetle yardage...
Not even enough for one baby sock, much less a pair.
But it's good to be able to cross off another knit-in-in progress from the list (of oh-so-many) as well as add another pair of handknit socks to the sock collection.
Pomatomus
Pattern: from knitty by the uber-fabulous Cookie A.
Yarn: Koigu, 2 skeins of KPPM in colorway P859 B (yellows, oranges, hints of green and brown)
Needles: US 2 dpns (grumble)
Mods: Needles and yarn, followed the pattern as written
For all the lag time involved (6 months!!) with this pair of socks, I do like them. I don't have occasion to wear yellow often, but I will find ways to sneak them into my wardrobe.
I have already marveled at the genius that is Cookie A. so I won't go there, there isn't much to say abaout the pattern that hasn't already been said (thorough,well written, easy to understand, etc.), these socks have been knit by many before me and many will knit it after (come on Stacey, how 'bout it?).
Okay, back to work. The Christmas Crafty is calling me, can you hear it?
Yay for finishing WIPs!!
They are beautiful - that is such a sunny, cheerful color of Koigu. They will be the perfect thing for those long cold winter days ahead!
Posted by:Kirsten | December 10, 2007 at 10:36 AM
ooh, so pretty! I love the colorway.
Posted by:ann | December 10, 2007 at 01:08 PM
Look great!
Posted by:Theresa | December 10, 2007 at 01:09 PM
Nice to have a finished pair. Good job!
You could make some mini-mitten ornaments
http://www.pinkargyle.com/mini-mitten-ornaments.html
or a sweater ornament
http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/minisweater.shtm
with your leftover yarn.
Posted by:Debra | December 10, 2007 at 01:23 PM
Do you know how many times I have started and frogged a pair of these???? Somehow the pattern just doesn't sink into my head!!! Maybe one day I'll try again. Yours are fabulous...love the color.
Posted by:stacey | December 10, 2007 at 01:23 PM
I absolutely love the colors!! So vibrant! They are gorgeous!
Posted by:Stephanie M | December 10, 2007 at 01:46 PM
The stitch pattern on the socks really pop-love the color.
Posted by:brooke | December 10, 2007 at 02:23 PM
These are very cute! I love those!
Posted by:Adrienne | December 10, 2007 at 02:49 PM
fabulous! I can understand the amount of lace, but I think they are cool looking. They seem almost like fans to me... anyway, cool! My personal knits are on hold until after Christmas. *sigh*
Posted by:kathy | December 10, 2007 at 03:52 PM
I love them! They look fantastic in those colors. Congrats on finishing the pair!
Posted by:whitney | December 10, 2007 at 04:16 PM
Way to go finishing such a cheerful pair just as the cold gets started! They look great!
Posted by:Kristy | December 10, 2007 at 04:38 PM
Yeah for pairs of socks!!
They look lovely. I'm sure the Koigu makes them very comfy, too. How nice to cross something off the "pending" list.
Posted by:Beth | December 10, 2007 at 04:45 PM
Beautiful!!
Posted by:Andrea | December 10, 2007 at 04:47 PM
Beautiful!!
Posted by:Andrea | December 10, 2007 at 04:47 PM
Very nice socks. Your knits always look so refined and professional. Koigu is of such little yardage--what's up with that? I have size 11 feet and have to buy 3 skeins, which is just a mind leap I don't like to take, you know?
Posted by:Jen | December 10, 2007 at 04:50 PM
Sometimes Koigu just WORKS--love it!!
Posted by:Heather | December 10, 2007 at 07:51 PM
I have size 6 feet so Koigu is more than enough for me but I agree that it's a bummer for others with bigger feet. Your socks turned out so nice and your photos are as always, wonderful!
Posted by:tiennie | December 10, 2007 at 11:24 PM
So beautiful, Nova. The colour is divine.
Posted by:Nora | December 11, 2007 at 04:08 AM
lovin those.....beautiful!
yay for knitting for you!!
Posted by:leslie | December 11, 2007 at 12:13 PM
Yay, a pair!! They look great. I love the color :)
Posted by:Risa | December 11, 2007 at 12:28 PM
They're fabulous. This remains one of my all-time favorite pattern. I just love the lacey effect. I'm curious as to why you don't.
Posted by:Opal | December 11, 2007 at 04:17 PM
Wow - They're great!! I made a feeble attempt at some Pomatomus mitts awhile back, but the yarn wasn't a great match. These are such a great pairing :) I love the colors - they look so at home in the leaves.
Posted by:mel | December 11, 2007 at 04:21 PM
YAY for finished poms! They're beautiful, Nova.
And... I recently acquired some roppongi Shibui Sock goodness, so thanks for the long-time-coming enabling!
Posted by:KrisSuthe | December 12, 2007 at 12:01 AM
Hello Nova,
This is Natalie. You may not remember me but I wrote to you once. I'd like to send you a card. I know that I am three years late.
I am delighted to have found you on-line. And congratulations on that fine son of yours.
Will you forgive me?
Are you on ravalry?
My email address is:
destro@columbus.rr.com
Posted by:Doulton | December 12, 2007 at 04:54 PM
They look wonderful.
Hope you enjoyed Pushing Daisy's tonight.
Posted by:mari | December 12, 2007 at 11:28 PM