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08/11/2006
River Rapids off the Needles!
Hey, there's a finished pair of socks despite all the crazy falling in love that's happening here. Let's just say I'm preeetty darn happy:-)
Anyhow, here are the wonderful River Rapid socks:
Stats:
Pattern: River Rapid Socks by Sockbug
Yarn: Lana Grossa Meilenweit Colortweed Color 1004
Needle size: 2.5 for ribbing on cuff, 3.0mm for the rest
Pattern modifications: NONE- this is a very well-written pattern, I have ZERO complaints or suggestions. Go sockbug! I enjoyed the alternating sl1 k1 on the heel especially.
Well, next time, I'd probably make the cuff one repeat longer, just because that'd make the cuff/foot proportion more suitable for my big feet. I'm still trying to figure out the perfect length for the cuff, I have a feeling it should be just as long as my foot. Unfortunately I'm always too impatient to get to the fun heel part;-)
This pair is the first pair for the Sock-A-Month KAL Part 2 I've been slacking on my sock knitting in the last 2 months because of major frustration with Pretty Petals, but I've cast on for a new pair of socks in a passionate red pink colorway. Funny how this yarn really spoke to me:-) I haven't decided on the pattern yet, but I think they're going to be mindless plain socks...
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Comments
The socks look great! I agree, the pattern is fabulously written, no need for any modifications.
Posted by: Rachel | 08/11/2006
Pretty! Meilenweit has some really pretty yarn these days.
Posted by: Karen | 08/11/2006
I've found that I like the cuffs of my socks to be about the same length as my foot (7" of leg, then heel, then 6.5" of foot before starting the toe decreases).
Question: Do you have any suggestions of books for learning to spin with a drop spindle?
Posted by: Natalie | 08/11/2006
They look awesome!! :o)
Posted by: JessaLu | 08/11/2006
yeah on the love part!! Great job on the socks!
Posted by: Kimberly | 08/12/2006
Came here from the Sock A Month KAL and stopped in to say hello. Your socks look great and I love the colour.
Posted by: Shelley | 08/14/2006
Your socks look great- the color is super fun and I just love Meilenweit sock yarn- I think its softer then most.
Posted by: Angel | 08/16/2006
Love your socks! Lovely shades of blue
Posted by: Amanda Cathleen | 08/16/2006