For Christmas 2005 I knit gifts for almost all forty of the people on my gift list. My hands hurt by the end of it, and the most understanding of my giftees got "Daryl B. Moretacum" letters–promises for socks went to Neal and MB. Neal’s socks are nearly done (just have to finish up the second one and re-do my too-tight bind off on the first one), so I’ve turned my thoughts to MB’s. I purchased the yarn (Lorna’s Laces in a green/brown colorway that I’m too lazy to go dig out to find out the name) ages ago, but now I can’t decide on a pattern. I want to do another toe up pair, and I’d like to knit something a little more complicated than my usual stockinette with ribbing. Any ideas?
I’m on Spring Break this week, but I seem to be more busy than usual. I like that feeling, though. I think I do better work when I’m crushed for time; I just don’t like to sustain that kind of pace. My goal for the rest of the night? Eat coffee cake and drink tea. Surf the ‘net for sock patterns (c’mon, like I haven’t been doing that on and off all day!). Match up KMKS angels and lonely kitters. Go to bed early. I hope you enjoy your night!
Badacaul or Elfine’s
That sounds way more fun than my day dealing with tax stuff….
Ohyeah Elfine is a great pattern :o)
I have the badacaul too which looks nice. I cast one on last year and found it to be a narrow pattern, so this may be a factor to consider… then again, I just may be knitting with some wonky gauge. I hope you enjoyed your evening!
So, this isn’t much different than stockinette, but it’s enough to keep it interesting – I’m knitting a pair of toe-up socks in a waffle weave pattern right now, from Sensational Knitted Socks. I’m really liking how it looks so far, it seems well suited to the STR that I’m using.
I like the badacaul though too!
Wendy Knits posted up a toe-up feather and fan sock a few days ago. I really think that they are awesome and plan on knitting a pair of them for myself.
I wanted to suggest Elfine’s because they are so pretty. I have yet to knit them but they are on my list. 🙂