Posted under meanderings & socks
Yesterday you all got a glimpse of one of the things I’m working on. Here’s a better idea of what they are.
Have you figured it out yet? This might help you out.
Socks! That’s right these are the Here Be Dragons socks from The Keyboard Biologist in Deepest Forest from Fearless Fibers. I’m using size 0US Classic Circular needles from Knit Picks.
Even though my tired mind can’t seem to memorize the stitch repeat, this pattern is every bit as joyous as people have said it is. I particularly enjoy working with this yarn. It’s so soft and the colour variegations are subtle enough that it doesn’t distract from the pattern.
For some reason though, other projects keep tearing me away from the socks. Yesterday some online friends told me that I should start a project because it would be good luck. So I did. Can you guess what it might be?
Contest!
That’s right I’m holding a contest! A little something to chase away the post-holiday blues. Here’s the rules:
- Guess what the mystery project is to the best of your ability and be as specific as you can.
- Email you answer to opal AT akamaiknitter DOT com with the subject CONTEST or leave your answer in the comments.
- You have until Tuesday, January 9th to enter.
Here’s a hint:
Here’s the booty:
Clockwise from the top is Wool of the Andes Bulky in Wine, Opal in a one of a kind colourway (have to have Opal yarn in the booty), and Peruvian Highland Wool in colour 2055.
If there is more then one correct answer, I’ll put all the names in a bowl and draw a one winner. There may be 2nd and 3rd place prizes to come. I may also be putting out more hints during the week to follow, it all depends on how people do. You’ll just have to keep reading to find out. I’m shameless, aren’t I?
Good luck!
Peggy on 02 Jan 2007 at 11:37 am #
Opal,
Love your sock. I enjoy a challenging pattern for socks rather than just a stockinette. However, I hate to purchase patterns since there are so many free patterns available. However, I just might have to bend a little for this one!!!
Have you seen the Forest Path stole KAL? I started this several years ago and just never could get the hang of it. I think I will try again.
Your work is beautiful.
Kate on 02 Jan 2007 at 2:38 pm #
Wow, I haven’t been here for some days. Lots of great stuffs here to be inspired of, I just love the socks.
Jeanne on 02 Jan 2007 at 11:39 pm #
Great socks - I have this pattern and its obviously time for me to make it. I got some Fearless Fibers yarn for Christmas - so I’m happy to read a good review. OK, I don’t know what you are making - a scarf? I’ll need clues (or its just too early for me to think!)
Roseann on 03 Jan 2007 at 1:55 am #
Your Dragon socks are amazing! I have this Trekking that I was going to make Jaywalker socks with, but the Dragon pattern might be a better use for this yarn.
lobstah on 03 Jan 2007 at 3:59 am #
Oh man, that is too tough! I was going to guess some sort of sweater but it looks kinda small (unless it’s a baby sweater or a sleeve or something). Right now it does look rather scarf-like. I think I need to see more of it ;)
Jenny Raye on 03 Jan 2007 at 4:28 am #
I love your dragon socks!!!! The color is great too. I have some FF yarn in the stash that I’m looking forward to using. Maybe some dragons of my own.
the Akamai Knitter » Tale Of The Swatch on 03 Jan 2007 at 8:30 pm #
[...] I spent the day knitting away on the Mystery Project and I’m already on the 3rd skein. I’m using size 5US or 3.75mm needles and Swish Superwash yarn. There was a scary moment while I was on the phone with Wendy when she mentioned that superwash grows. You see, I had swatched like a good girl, but I didn’t wash my swatch. [...]
the Akamai Knitter » Upping The Ante on 07 Jan 2007 at 4:50 pm #
[...] I was sufficiently cheered to also give new thoughts to the contest I’m running. I’ve had such a great response I thought I’d add more yarn to the pot and I thought that I’d change the first prize to something different. So the new first prize will be 3 balls of Shadow in Redwood Forest, giving the winner enough yardage to complete a shawl, and 2 balls of Regia, enough for one pair of socks. [...]