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As predicted, my weekend was filled with leafy knitting and it carried on until I finally finished the Embossed Leaves socks yesterday.
Pattern: Embossed Leaves from Favorite Socks
Yarn: Cherry Tree Hill Supersock in Loden
Needles: size 1US/2.25mm (2 circs)
Started: September 26, 2007
Finished: October 2, 2007
I’m pretty sure that I did more repeats then specified in the pattern. I didn’t really keep track though. I just knit until the length of the sock was what I wanted and the same for the length of the foot. I’m just not very scientific that way. :)
I did follow the pattern for the toe to the letter though as this was a new to me type of toe. I was a little concerned that I’d get confused since the pattern is written for DPNs. Luckily the pattern indicates how many stitches are on each needle, so I put a stitch marker to help guide me. I have to admit I now feel a little silly for being so worried about such a small detail as that.
I did have some misgivings as to how these would socks would fit, but I love the fit of these socks! They’re not too snug, but they don’t exactly slouch either. They feel just right.
And I love this yarn! It’s so soft and squishy that I just like to hold the socks in my hands and squeeze them. Boy, does that sound dirty. I’m a dirty squeezer of socks.
To distract you from my perversions, I give you a Quincy shot. It’s not the best picture of him, but maybe this will help erase the mental image of my bizarre sock squeezing.
Jeanne on 03 Oct 2007 at 12:41 pm #
Beautiful socks! I won’t comment on your sock squeezing….
Cookie on 03 Oct 2007 at 12:52 pm #
Great socks!
Cute kitty!
Aim on 03 Oct 2007 at 1:39 pm #
Opal, those are beautiful! and your kitty is quite the distraction!
Agnes on 03 Oct 2007 at 1:55 pm #
I love the Embossed Leaves pattern … with solid colour, it always comes out so beautiful.
fleegle on 03 Oct 2007 at 2:12 pm #
Wonderful socks! And your cat is just adorable!
loribird on 03 Oct 2007 at 2:24 pm #
They turned out great! I’d probably have to give them a squeeze too…
chris on 03 Oct 2007 at 2:49 pm #
You say sock squeezing like it’s a bad thing………..but that quincy sure is cute. And the socks - gawgous!
Sue J. on 03 Oct 2007 at 3:03 pm #
Lovely socks and adorable kitty. That’s quite the combination. Couldn’t ask for much more.
Peggy on 03 Oct 2007 at 3:11 pm #
Your socks look great!!!!! I should have knit mine with a solid yarn, the design is so much clearer. Beautiful color as well.
Jane on 03 Oct 2007 at 4:18 pm #
What is the world coming to if you can’t feel free to squeeze your own socks? They look wonderful. Like the leaves are growing on your legs LOL. How about cat socks or cat leg warmers? Winter is coming you know!
Hattie on 03 Oct 2007 at 5:12 pm #
I looooove those socks! It’s all your fault, I bought that book today…hehe.
Dave on 03 Oct 2007 at 5:35 pm #
Wonderful socks! Squeeze all you want … I think we all do it, whether we admit it or not.
Veronica on 03 Oct 2007 at 6:26 pm #
Ohhh… I think I want to make those socks too… what yarn though? I can’t buy anymore… I have so much stashed away… *sigh*.
Wendy on 03 Oct 2007 at 6:28 pm #
Those are beautiful socks. Embossed leaf patterns rock.
Quincy looks absolutely charming as usual.
Janelle on 03 Oct 2007 at 6:33 pm #
Those are beautiful! I have that book, but haven’t made those yet. They are indeed perfect for green yarn, aren’t they? I must have some here…
debbie on 03 Oct 2007 at 7:57 pm #
great job on the socks!
hi quincy!
Dee on 03 Oct 2007 at 8:56 pm #
Okay, I’ll admit it. I’m a dirty squeezer of socks too. ;-)
textillian on 04 Oct 2007 at 1:31 am #
I love the socks! As I said before, I really go for leaf designs. The detail on the toe is great.
Shelly on 04 Oct 2007 at 2:00 am #
Oh I love them- You did a great job as usual!
Hey Quincy you flirt! Give all of the fur kids a hug!
knitnana on 04 Oct 2007 at 4:10 am #
Nothing wrong with squeezing socks - especially when they’re made of CTH!!!
:)
But love the Quincy shot anyway…
(((hugs)))
.: tani :. on 04 Oct 2007 at 4:29 am #
i love the socks!! jeez, i’m going to have to stop reading blogs, this is the third one today that is making my startitis worse!
Roseann on 04 Oct 2007 at 4:40 am #
I looks like Quincy is laying on something handknit in garter stitch, what a cutie! I love your socks, they look fantastic on you! I am spinning some green yarn and am thinking about using that pattern for it, for some reason I think I can only use green yarn for leafy sock patterns. Just doesn’t see right to knit them up in pink. Thank you for the inspiration.
Robbyn on 04 Oct 2007 at 5:55 am #
Oh go ahead :) If you’re a dirty sock-squeezer, that makes two of us! Just do it behind closed doors and you’ll be fine.
They are beautifully done and definitely something to be proud of! Such a lovely pattern!
Quincy has a nice, serene expression despite the presence of the camera. My cats aren’t fond of having their pictures taken. Jade walks away the second I press the button (every !@#$%^&* time!) and Goldie just kind of sneers…
Jeanne on 04 Oct 2007 at 11:25 am #
Beautiful socks. I too, am a sock squeezer, but only in the privacy of my home.
Karen B. on 04 Oct 2007 at 1:33 pm #
Squeeze On, sock lover. Squeeze On!
By the way, pictures of the babies are welcome any time.
Debi on 04 Oct 2007 at 5:19 pm #
Pretty socks! Isn’t that a great pattern?
Ah, Quincy cheesecake :)
Dipsy D. on 04 Oct 2007 at 10:08 pm #
Cute little Quincy - I adore that pink nose ;) And your socks - woah! First of all, I can’t believe the speed with which you’re knitting - you must be knitting in your sleep ;) And I absolutely love how they turned out - I’ve seen a lot of these in multi-colored yarn, but with that the pattern never really came out - with the single colored one that you used the pattern really “jumps out”, and it looks awesome! Fantastic work, as always!
nova on 05 Oct 2007 at 2:26 am #
I love those socks, every time I see a pair knit up, I want to knit them too. And Quincy, so cute…and I am totally not a cat person; but, Quincy, I heart.
limedragon :-: Harriet on 05 Oct 2007 at 11:56 am #
Heh, love the upside-down Quincy. Squeezing socks? Lol! The socks are lovely to look at, and I didn’t realize the toes had a different construction than the usual, must take a look soon.
Lilikoi Knits on 08 Oct 2007 at 11:09 pm #
Wow, those look great!