Pattern: Gentleman's Sock for Evening Wear by Nancy Bush in Knitting Vintage Socks
Yarn: St. Ives Sunbeam and Knitpicks Essential
Needles: 2mm
I've finally figured out why I didn't enjoy knitting these socks. It was after I'd finished knitting the first Birch Leaf Lace sock and I picked this one up again, I realized that the gauge was too tight for this yarn. It made the lace difficult to execute and the fabric is slightly stiff. I'm sure they will wear well, but I prefer this yarn knit on 2.25 mm needles.
My husband picked this pattern and he's happy with the results. Jim is a construction worker, he installs siding for a living, but he likes bubble baths and lace socks. You just gotta love a confident man.
That is great! I wish Roger were a little more adventurous.
ReplyDeleteSo far, Dave only wants stockinette in muted colors....I think he is destined for a little more wildness in the future...
ReplyDeleteI love those colors ... and the feet look very good next to the beautiful tulips. I need to take a look at that book again - I think I didn't give the patterns enough credit.
ReplyDeleteGood for Jim. I can't get my husband to move away from the greys, blues, and blacks, alas.
ReplyDeleteMmmm, bubble baths... Oh, anyway, great socks! =) My husband loves that I knit for him. Such a sweet, caring, took-time-cuz-I-like-ya thing to do!
ReplyDeleteGreat colours! I wonder if I could wear those. I dunno. Hafta think about it. :-)
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