Easily Amused

I've admitted more than once to being easily amused.  Here's proof:   This week's completed Socktoberfest socks were knit using a Broken Rib stitch pattern.  Get it?  I'm working on healing a broken rib.  And knitting the Broken Rib.  Hardy-har-har.

Yarn is Kona SuperWash DK weight 100% wool from Wool2Dye4, dyed with acid dyes.    Knit on US size 3 dpns over 50 stitches for the cuff, decreasing to 48 stitches for the foot.  I'm particularly pleased with the way the Eye of Partridge heel came out.  On the right side, I knit through the back loop... I think I read somewhere that accentuates the stitches.  As always, click for a larger view.

Speaking of being easily amused, I just love the magic way glass colors emerge, often reacting in unexpected ways.  For these beads, I used only two different glasses - Copper Green and Clear.  The copper in the green sometimes turns pink, especially when encased in clear.  Cool, eh?  These are on
my JustBeads list this week... go here to see more views.

One of the recent topics of discussion on the Yahoo Socknitter's list is using up leftover sock yarn.  Someone showed pictures of her solution, knitting socks using black striped with the leftover bits.  I really like the way those looked, and have had an idea percolating.  I still need to work out the specifics, but soon I'll be announcing a trade offer of beads and/or buttons for sock yarn.  Stay tuned!

Comments

[pippi]

very nice!
sorry bout your broken rib tho, yeouch!!

& i will be staying tuned for a buttons for sock yarn swap! yes!

[Kelly]

Ouch, hope you are healing fast! No horseback riding for you! Do you happen make needles with little glass skulls on them? Might be just the ticket for knitting fuzzy feet over Thanksgiving vacation. I'd be interested in buying a pair.

[Charity]

I love the Broken Rib socks! As you've seen on my blog, I use the leftovers for baby/small child socks. :0) Although I do like the little amulet bag from MagKnits, too.

Thanks for your comment on my blog - I love knitting child socks, they go so very fast!

I love the beading you've done, very nice work!

[ZhiWen]

Did you dye the yarn yourself? The colours are beautiful! You've chosen the pattern well for this sock, it looks great :)

[keohinani]

a usage for leftover sock yarn? really? go on!

what's your idea? inspire me. :)

great socks, btw. how's the broken rib coming?

[Sheri]

Ideas for leftover sock yarn! So far I'm like Charity and usually use mine for kids socks. Other ideas would be nice!

[Brenda]

Gorgeous socks, and love your beadwork!