Wait, it’s now September. It’s not August any more…. dammmmmm!!!! I’m a day late!
In my own defence I did actually finish these yesterday, which was still August; but it was like nigh on midnight and the lighting at midnight is kinda not conducive to Un Fashion Shoot of Le Feet. And I was tired. I had to wait until morning. But I got there eventually!
I chose this warm, colourful and cheerful colourway specifically because August has always legit been my least favourite month; the last month of winter, my least favourite season, and it’s so cold and miserable and depressing and always seems to drag on fooooreeeeveeeeer. So I wanted, nay needed! a project that I thought would cheer me up. Even so; I don’t want to even go into the details of now these socks were started and unravelled and restarted and re-unravelled over and over. I think they had four, if not five; false starts. I had grand fair isle plans, shall we say, that came to naught and got abandoned… it’s a bit depressing to think about though, so that’s all I’m going to say on the subject. Instead; look how upliftingly joyful and lovely! They’re like a warm, comforting, crackling fire for the feet!
I bought the yarn in Japan; it’s the Opal Regenwald 14 or “rainforest” range of sock yarn, in col. 9627 “Sascha – der Sommelier”, and added some blue in the heels and toes; this is a yarn I bought in Haynes, Alaska during our holiday from two years ago; Online Supersocke 100, Vintage Colour; col. 1412. The heels are alternate stitches of the two colours, with the two yarns carried and crossed over each and every stitch at the back; making them double thickness for a bit of extra strength in an area which always wears through the fastest. I’m not sure now why I selected this particular blue which doesn’t even match for the purpose but it’s neither here nor there any more since there it is. The toes are in the straight blue. I was quite doubtful about the blue after the first heel was finished, but at that point was NOT going to unravel yet again and redo; and actually I like the contrast with all that orangey/crimson-y/turquoise in the end. Yay!!
I went to great lengths to make the stripes identical. This is not as straightforward as it sounds; some of the orange sections had four orange stripes, some had five. There are more than a few joins in there; all neatly woven in on the inside. Final verdict? I really love them, the colour is so happy and heart-warming; but phew boy! I am SO GLAD to have finished them!
the box of socks… looking quaite naice I reckon!
and PS; thanks so much every one for your kind and thoughtful responses to my previous post. I wasn’t trying to complain! honestly! but I really REALLY appreciate all those lovely thoughts. 🙂 xxx
I love the blue! Think of a bonfire at night, against a navy sky. Those colours make me excited for my favourite time of year! I’m so glad that southern Ontario is getting less and less muggy, and I hope your neck of the woods heats up soon to a nicer climate for you.
They look great, the blue fits perfectly. And I envy you as your spring and summer approach while we are headed into fall and the dreaded six months of winter. From northern Ontario Canada.
We’re just moving into autumn here in the UK and those socks sum up the colours beautifully. The box is looking well filled now!
I have been looking enviously at your fab sock collection, maybe next winter I will attempt some. It will be winter here in Victoria for quite a while yet so still thinking clothes for the colder climate ‘over east’.
Sam the Aussie
What cheery warm colors, with that lovely night-time blue as a contrast. I love seeing your box of socks evolve. I’m doing something similar here but at about half the pace, trying to get ready for the northeastern U.S. winter that keeps coming around way too soon.
These look lovely. Real autumn or winter colors or like a fire. I love August, since it’s my birthday month and here it usually is the last summer month before going toward autumn and winter. It can still be hot during day, but usually cools in the evening and nights. Enjoy your socks while you can and look forward to spring! Anita from Basel
Absolutely love your socks Carolyn and soooo envious of your skills. Well done luv. So many times this season I could have used naice socks like these. But then, the daughter would only pinch ‘em anyway!
Super socks. A little Autumnal – if you lived in the northern hemisphere. Jo xx