I promised scads of socks and real life inconveniently got in the way for several days. Yesterday we welcomed the first of 11 guests coming for a family reunion over the next couple weeks. This could mean 2 things- extra babysitters = more knitting time or many family outings = no knitting time
Who cares?? I never get to see these people, I’m going to go enjoy myself!
Anyway…. socks. First Nikolai’s pirate sockies from HelloYarn’s We Call Them Pirates chart.
And Gabriel’s pirate sockies to help curb the sibling rivalry (sorry about the fuzzy pic)
Both pairs were knitted using leftover sockie handdye for the cuffs, and Camelia Superwash by Garnstudio for the rest. Both were knitted on 42 sts to accomodate the chart. To get sizes appropriate for the kids Nikolai’s were knitted on sz. 3 / 3.25mm needles, Gabriel’s were knitted on sz. 2 / 3.00mm needles.
After those were out of the way I was able to get some work done on the first Ladies Lozenge Stocking- adapted from the Gentleman’s Lozenge Sock in Nancy Bush’s Knitting Vintage Socks.
I had to do some major resizing which involved a calf shaping panel in the back. It doesn’t look the greatest, but it did what I needed- fit over my calf while not being too baggy around the ankle and foot.
So there you have it. Five new socks and a purple mate on the way. For now I’m going to relax and enjoy my extended family, so I’ll see you whenever I can!
i am fascinated by the scull pattern but have mixed emotions. it is a little ‘uhyggeligt’. but i am planning to knit a hat for a friend though who has pirate blood in him and loves the scull pattern. and for little boys they are certainly something to show off. and they have turned out wonderfully. oh all the things we promise to knit. oh. have a nice family do.
I love the pirate socks! I keep seeing them and thinking.. ‘Need to do it’ so one day!
I like the way the shaping came out on your sock. And the most important thing is that it fits! Nothing drives me more batty than saggy socks.
What yarn is that? Regia? Louet?
Enjoy the family! It sounds like fun.
That claf shaping is lovely.
Wow!!!! You got some knittin done now!!!! The pirate socks are adorable and you amaze me. Your ability to just change a pattern and make it work boggles my poor little mind. You enjoy your family time and here’s hoping to some extra knitting time.
Great pirate socks! And those ballet pictures in your last post are priceless.
Love those socks! Have a great time with the reunion!
What did you call me? A knitting machine?????? Maybe a knitting machine that never finishes anything!!!! I have 7 pairs of socks going and who know how many sweaters, bags, etc. I’m a knitting machine alright!!!!