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After the sad loss to the New England Patriots yesterday, I’m taking comfort in a finished pair of socks and the UH win against San Jose. If my NFL team is no longer undefeated this season, at least my college team still is.
Pattern: Rococo Socks by Anne Hanson
Yarn: Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock in China Blue
Needles: Size 0US/2.00mm
Started: October 3, 2007
Finished: October 12, 2007
No modifications other then a change of needle size.
These were only my second pair of toe-up socks and I really enjoyed them. I used a provisional cast-on for a short-row toe as stated in the pattern. I was a little worried about holes but as you work back down the toe, Anne has you do a second wrap around each stitch. This seems to solve the problem of holes in the toes and heels quite nicely.
Another detail I really liked was the lace rib at the top of the sock. It’s just the right design element to set off the beautiful stitch pattern.
I enjoyed knitting these socks immensely and I can’t believe how quickly they knit up. Luckily, my mother loves them as much as I do and has requested a pair in grey. This also means that I get to hunt up some more sock yarn since I don’t have any grey in my stash. What a chore that will be. ;-)
