my new favorite socks
It's a shame that I didn't finish these socks sooner. They are fabulous (if I do say so myself)!
I figured with the big goodbye to Magknits, it was time to put the Snickets to bed. The fact that I started them last July was also a factor.
I knit the first one fairly quickly (for me). But the second one lagged. I have noticed that I procrastinate finishing projects when there is something about them that I dread. Oh, have you noticed that too? In any case, with these socks, I was not particularly excited about the short row heel.
This is my first (and probably last, if I can help it) short row heel. Like Opal, I am a heel flap kind of girl. But I figured that I would at least give it a try so I could say I did a short row heel and give myself ample justification for complaining about it. That being said, these are still my newest favorite socks.
The pattern is great (hopefully the designer will offer it through Ravelry or elsewhere); but, the yarn....well, it's out of this world, people. They are nice and cozy...just in time for summer. These socks will probably see the most action after summer (the season that hasn't quite arrived in my corner of the woods yet) wraps up.
So when fall rolls around again, I well be suitably prepared.
I will post details on the Rav (Ravelraiser, are you in the know?) and in the gallery for those who are not yet Ravel-ing.
those are great - and orange! a perfect farewell to MagKnits
Posted by: stacey | April 14, 2008 at 10:58 AM
Nice socks! And it is indeed a nice pattern, every time I see the FOs I think that I should make it. Hopefully it'll be re-posted elsewhere.
Long live the heel flap! I've used short-row heels when necessary (i.e. on colour-work; to conserve yarn), but for me it is all about the flap for comfort. ;)
Posted by: Glenna | April 14, 2008 at 10:59 AM
They are completely gorgeous!
(I also love your woven scarf from the previous post and the super cute scarf model in your photoshoot)
Posted by: Octopus Knits | April 14, 2008 at 11:01 AM
They're lovely! I must try and find that pattern - perhaps the designer will make it available elsewhere.
I also disliked short row heels, that was until I knit Express Lane socks. Diane's short row toes and heels look nice and neat.
Posted by: Laura | April 14, 2008 at 11:02 AM
Love them! I've been meaning to do some snickets for a while...so cute!
Posted by: Elli | April 14, 2008 at 11:15 AM
Already on the list to make (and actually printed out shockingly enough). Yours are beautiful--and that yarn does look amazing!
Posted by: Rachel | April 14, 2008 at 11:25 AM
Great socks - love the color!
Posted by: Lisa | April 14, 2008 at 11:39 AM
Lovely socks! And I had no idea that Magknits was gone. Too bad.
Posted by: diana | April 14, 2008 at 11:58 AM
pretty socks I hope the pattern is available somewhere soon!
Posted by: Senja | April 14, 2008 at 12:33 PM
Oh, I may have to ask you for that pattern now that the site is now where to be found! Love them!
Posted by: yaiAnn | April 14, 2008 at 12:37 PM
Oh, I've noticed that too :)
Beautiful job on the socks! You're making me want to knit my second Snicket sock!
Posted by: Kristy | April 14, 2008 at 12:46 PM
Nice job!
Posted by: Mintyfresh | April 14, 2008 at 12:52 PM
gorgeous! that is my new favorite color!
Posted by: katie | April 14, 2008 at 12:53 PM
Who needs two socks that match? I think that is my new motto... :~D They're ridiculously fab... Bream-ish even! *guffaw*
Posted by: kathy | April 14, 2008 at 01:21 PM
Yes, fabulous stitch pattern and color!
Posted by: Oiyi | April 14, 2008 at 01:21 PM
Love the socks! I just - like, literally, last night - did my second ever short row heel. I might try it again (to finish the pair :)). But, hey, I might not.
Posted by: Mandy | April 14, 2008 at 01:34 PM
great socks!!! i am off to the queue!! :-)
Posted by: maragux | April 14, 2008 at 01:45 PM
They're awesome! I've tried to make Snicket twice before and it never worked out for me. I love that honeycomb texture.
Posted by: Amanda | April 14, 2008 at 01:58 PM
they're beautiful! I love the pattern in that color!
Posted by: Viktoria | April 14, 2008 at 03:19 PM
They are the loveliest colour! It suits the pattern really well. I don't dig the short row thang either, but I am definitely going to try the express lanes mentioned above, and sharpish.
Posted by: jane | April 14, 2008 at 03:48 PM
Gorgeous as always Nova!
Posted by: KrisSuthe | April 14, 2008 at 04:11 PM
Love the orange socks! Like you, I am not the biggest fan of the short row heel, and only completed one so that I could justify my complaints. Yay, heel flaps!
Posted by: whitney | April 14, 2008 at 04:51 PM
These socks are so great! The color and texture go so perfectly together too. :)
Posted by: Grace | April 14, 2008 at 05:38 PM
Love the socks! I remember us seeing one of the cool globes by the Field Museum that was using Chicken Wire as part of it & Lolly commenting about the similarity to your socks.
Posted by: Amy Artisan | April 14, 2008 at 07:24 PM
That orange is killing me, love 'em!!
Posted by: Heather | April 14, 2008 at 08:27 PM