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 knittin
g 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!
very nice!
sorry bout your broken rib tho, yeouch!!
& i will be staying tuned for a buttons for sock yarn swap! yes!
Posted by: pippi | October 18, 2006 at 01:56 PM
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.
Posted by: Kelly | October 24, 2006 at 06:45 AM
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!
Posted by: Charity | October 24, 2006 at 09:53 PM
Did you dye the yarn yourself? The colours are beautiful! You've chosen the pattern well for this sock, it looks great :)
Posted by: ZhiWen | October 25, 2006 at 06:59 AM
a usage for leftover sock yarn? really? go on!
what's your idea? inspire me. :)
great socks, btw. how's the broken rib coming?
Posted by: keohinani | October 26, 2006 at 08:42 PM
Ideas for leftover sock yarn! So far I'm like Charity and usually use mine for kids socks. Other ideas would be nice!
Posted by: Sheri | October 30, 2006 at 03:40 PM
Gorgeous socks, and love your beadwork!
Posted by: Brenda | November 01, 2006 at 09:23 AM
beadwork is awesome, i will really appreciate your creativity here, a lot of thought has been put into. nice blog, i will surely visit again here :-)
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I won't accept such sort of family though it is quite comfortable. I prefer the family with mom which is not rich but ample in my heart
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