I could no longer bear to listen to the tragic cries of the Emo Spires any longer, so I finally took them out of hibernation and finished the first sock. (This colour is particularly hard to photograph, but I did try my best.)
After languishing for so long in my work basket, I had a hard time picking these up again. I think this is the most complicated sock pattern I have yet to do, but I love the challenge.
I did cast on for the second sock, but with the 6th clue of the MS3 out and with a tantalizing new project on the needles, I’m having a hard time dragging it out to work on. I’m afraid that once again the moniker Emo Spires will ring true.
Does this mean I’ve finally succumbed to Second Sock Syndrome? Eek!
August 11th, 2007 at 10:32 am
the pattern looks darned challenging, but sometimes that can be a knitter’s dream – it is very beautiful though.
August 11th, 2007 at 10:47 am
Sometimes we’re in a mood for something intricate; sometimes something soothing. Let it rest a bit, and maybe it’s time will come around again. Or, do a few rounds on it every day and then work on something else, and it’ll get finished eventually. Or, you can do as I do: Ignore its cries and just knit whatever you feel like. :-)
August 11th, 2007 at 10:54 am
Wow – that’s a beautiful sock! And it looks challenging! You’ll get around to the second one eventually – everything in its own time…
August 11th, 2007 at 11:23 am
Wow, what a sock! Bless you for casting on the 2nd one. I’d have severe SSS with that pattern. It is beautiful. OK, what’s the tantalizing new pattern? You’re tantalizing us. ;o)
August 11th, 2007 at 12:17 pm
Opal, that’s quite a beautiful sock! You can always pick it up again later….;) Especially if you are on a roll with another project ! No guilt involved….because you know that eventually you will get to it. Who says it has to be right now?
August 11th, 2007 at 12:36 pm
Great sock, Opal! I have confidence that you won’t leave it a single sock for long. No second sock syndrome for you!
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August 11th, 2007 at 1:24 pm
Its a very pretty sock and I’m sure it won’t languish long!
August 11th, 2007 at 3:28 pm
It is beautiful … don’t let it sleep for too long. After finishing my Twisted Flower socks, I would try this pattern.
August 11th, 2007 at 4:09 pm
It’s cool to be emo! The sock is beautiful.
August 11th, 2007 at 10:00 pm
Ooooh I love it! You must finish the other! :D
August 12th, 2007 at 6:48 am
Good thing you stuck with it, though it is a challenge. I think it’s quite beautiful.
August 12th, 2007 at 10:45 am
Wow, super-complicated, but oh so pretty. Love the colour.
August 12th, 2007 at 10:50 am
The sock looks great. Hard work is its own reward, remember. That and chocolate….
August 12th, 2007 at 12:04 pm
Your first sock looks great!!! It’s a work of art, all those twists, and do I see a nupp in there, too? Finishing the first sock is half the battle, congratulations on getting that far. I look forward to seeing MS3.
August 13th, 2007 at 6:57 am
Wow! That kind of intricacy intimidates the hell out of me – especially on fine works like socks.
Do the other when *you* feel like it. If, eventually you decide you don’t feel like it, the first can be frogged to make something you really love. The yarn is a gorgeous color :)
August 14th, 2007 at 1:57 am
Gorgeous! It’s a new pattern for me. And I like the chevrons, they look cozy. : )