Since I finished those Burgundy Ditto socks, you know I had to start another portable sock project. Since I had some lovely Shibui Sock yarn on hand, you know I had to use it. Since I’ve become an obsessive Plurker, you know I had to use a pattern specifically designed for us.
So on Tuesday while I was out running errands and doing some $hopping, I started the Jonquil Nanner socks.
*love*
I’m usually a top down sock kinda gal, but as you can see this particular pattern is toe up. Lemme tell you, I’m lovin’ it. From the Turkish cast on to the nifty heel flap, it’s all love.
One of the reasons I’ve been so resistant to the toe up method is the short row heels. With this shiny new to me method I get a heel flap and gussets.
Seriously. What’s not to love?
I haz knitting mojo.
Now if I could just get the spinning mojo to cohabitate with the knitting mojo, I’d be a happy girl. Why they can’t exist together as a couple is a complete mystery to me.
June 26th, 2008 at 9:01 am
I love them! You did a wonderful job and the yarn choice if fabulous.
June 26th, 2008 at 9:17 am
Mmmm … lovely subtle colouration in that yarn!!
I recently did my first toe-up flap as well and was quite impressed at how easy it was.
June 26th, 2008 at 9:45 am
Those socks are GORGEOUS! I love that buttery yellow color. And is that a little mermaid stitch marker????
June 26th, 2008 at 9:50 am
You’re a flapper?!
You’re a plurking flapper?!
Love the color and the pattern. Even though, I love me some short rows.
June 26th, 2008 at 10:12 am
I love the colour of the new socks … so summery … like ice cream.
When I did toe-up socks, I used short row heel but not heel flaps. Then I found that I like cuff down socks more … and then I found that I like heel flaps. But there are some patterns that I would love to make are toe-up … will have to start again eventually. :D
June 26th, 2008 at 10:39 am
Gasp! Beautiful! About time you got your mojo back.
Why don’t you try my toe-up sock? It’s the very first post on my blog. No flap, no short rows, no hassle.
June 26th, 2008 at 11:13 am
Very nice sock – Love the pattern and yarn.
So try to do a hour knitting and a hour spinning and see how that goes.
June 26th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
Yay Nanners! I knew your mojo would return.
June 26th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
Beautiful socks, those Nanners! And if they aren’t meant to be together (knitting and spinning, I mean), then just let it be. Enjoy whichever muse strikes you.
June 26th, 2008 at 1:10 pm
Yup, toe-up socks are definitely great when you don’t have to do a short-row heel flap. :) Hurray for getting your knitting mojo back!
June 26th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
I must say it again, that is a lovely color for socks. You have inspired me. Now, I have to figure out whether to buy or to dye. The pattern is definitely working with the color. The design doesn’t get lost in a solid, like it may in a variegated. Have fun knitting because I still have no idea what the heck plurking is.
June 26th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Why you don’t have both at the same exact time is an easy answer. You need to spin to get the yarn.. You then need to knit the yarn into something nifty. Thus you will always be doing on or the other as part of the cycle ;)
June 26th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Great looking nanners so far! Sigh….Shibui……..
June 26th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Ohhh… nice! Is your knee feeling better?
See you soon!
Hugs!
V
June 26th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
Very very pretty. I’ve been away from blogging/reading blogs for a little bit, but I’m back. I missed you!
Now, I must look up more on the Turkish cast on. :-)
June 27th, 2008 at 12:49 am
Your Nanner sock is just gorgeous!!
June 27th, 2008 at 12:57 am
Wow – that yarn is even more beautiful than in the first picture! Gorgeous socks!
My theory is that the universe never allows more than one type of mojo to be in effect at any given time for most people because there’s only barely enough mojo to go around as it is :) Even so, some folks don’t get much if any at all!
June 27th, 2008 at 1:13 am
Very pretty – love the color!
June 27th, 2008 at 1:54 am
ok ok ok – I’ll try a toe up sock. But don’t expect me to like it – I have stronger powers of resistance than you – so easily turned. pfffft. :)
June 27th, 2008 at 2:44 am
They’re so pretty! Whoohoo on getting the mojo back!
(((hugs)))
June 27th, 2008 at 5:57 am
Ooooh! I love the color! Very very pretty pattern, too. :)
June 27th, 2008 at 7:20 am
Gorgeous! I need to get back to work on mine…
June 27th, 2008 at 7:30 am
The two mojos don’t get along. It’s an old, old fight and we think it involves a romantic relationship gone wrong. At least that’s what I like to think. ;)
VERY nice socks!!!
June 27th, 2008 at 9:53 am
Beautiful socks :)
June 27th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
Glad you got your knitting mojo on! The other will follow in due time. Love those socks. Great colour and pattern!
June 28th, 2008 at 6:24 am
Wow! That is one gorgeous sock! I appreciate the upclose detailed photo. Your sock looks so nice on your petite foot. I like my socks fairly tight, but when there are yarnover in the pattern, they get quite stretched and do not look very good. Your gusset is especially stunning, very pretty!
June 28th, 2008 at 6:57 am
What great looking socks! And toe up, too! Swoon!
Ok, enough exclamation points.
Actually, it might be a good thing to not have the spinning mojo and knitting mojo going on at the same time. I think the key is to get them to alternate in the proper pattern so that when the spinning mojo fades and the knitting mojo starts up, you have just finished yarn to work with….
June 28th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
Yes, I recently discovered Wendy’s very cool method for doing a turned heel with a heel flap & gusset on a toe-up sock. I just had to rework the numbers to suit my sock, but I think it may be the perfect heel!
I’m not usually a yellow person, but those are very pretty socks!
June 28th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Such a pretty and delicate color! That is a great way to do toe-up!
June 28th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
I still don’t get the Plurk but the socks are dishy :)
I put some jonquil shibui in my sock yarn blanket cause it’s so pretty!
TCO huh? :::big smile:::
June 29th, 2008 at 10:54 am
Beautiful…I LOVE the color!!!