G’day, and here’s wishing everyone a totally maaaarvellous Wednesday!
Hey, new pair of bobby socks (yay). These look identical to the previous white cotton socks I put up here, but they are very slightly different. I appreciate not different to the casual observer, probably not even the astute observer, so I will explain. The rib section is about 50% longer and there is no stocking stitch spacer before starting to shape the heel. Yah, teensy variation, I did give warning. I think I like the other one better, only because I find rib a bit of a drag. In fact all-round with regard to these socks, my verdict is that knitting with cotton is a drag, full stop. I prefer wool a hundred times over. Knitting up cotton is tiring, one’s hand muscles soon ache due to the lack of stretch in the yarn. Hmmm. Committed as I am to producing as much of my wardrobe as possible including sockies, knitting these white cotton numbers feels… dutiful, as opposed to vaguely luxurious, which is how I feel when I’m working through a particularly yummy coloured ball of wool. Yowzer, do I even have time for this craziness? Sadly it seems I do…
In summary: quick to produce, bread-and-butter basics, no fun factor.
Details:
Ankle socks; adapted from the Ladies sockettes in Paton’s knitting book C11 (a circa 1960’s publication), knitted in Rowan cotton glace 100% cotton, shade 726
Carolyn…"quick to produce, bread-and-butter basics, no fun factor." I totally relate to this when I am sewing guy tee shirts. I get so bored by the plain cotton knit. But, your anklet socks are cute and I am so impressed that you knit up all your socks.
On another note, I finished the maroon lambswool flannel jacket and will review it as soon as I have time for pics. Your warning about size was good. I cut and sewed a straight size 10 and it will be just right with a heavy layer underneath. I love this jacket!
dutiful or not, I admire you for the attempt!
Legendary!
You are knitting a lot!
nice job.
Yeah, this is why I will never make my entire wardrobe… Mine would not be quick either! Who knows, though, when goose is older I may sing a different tune. I agree, yummy wool is many factors over more fun! I like yours alot.
Wow. You knit your socks?!!! Oh the luxury – how long does one pair take?