They are finally done!!! The yarn is Schafer's 'ANNE'. 60% Merino, 25% Mohair and 15% nylon. I knitted these using 1.5mm Hiya Hiya Circular, magic loop, one sock on each needle, knitted simultaneously. This is the longest a pair of socks have ever taken me, about a month because I kept putting them down to do some others. They hurt my hands! I am thinking I will not use 1.5mm again. These could have been knitted on 1.75mm after all but that didn't become apparent until I was well into the foot. The pattern is a plain old garter rib. I knitted them toe up using my Andersson Method and Andersson heel Mach II.
I am very pleased that I finished them. I really like the yarn mix. Wool and Mohair is a favourite of mine.
12 comments:
Very pretty! Need to knit up my yellow skein! Lily
Such lovely neat heels. I must try to get mine as neat as yours. I love that heel method rather than the flappy thing.
Those look just fabulous! Beautiful work, as always.
Beautiful socks and I love that heel . Looks so neat . carolyn in TN
Colin,
I love your socks! Very nice knitting and the fit is perfect...the colors remind me of the Redwood Trees I live amongst, the bark and fallen needles have that reddish/brown color.
Anyhow, I think they were worth all your work and will probably become a favorite..
Dear Colin, The socks are gorgeous. I know that the pattern is a rib
but I really like the colour and the mohair mix
sounds nice!!
VERY pretty as always, Colin!
Sharon in CA
Oh, they look great! The color is gorgeous!
Love the socks and what stunning knitmanship...........makes me realise why
I prefer to knit, to felt...........so errors are nicely camoflaged!
VVery smart suited and booted for Blackpool too!
Hope your feeling better soon Colin.
Many congrats on the forthcoming Anniversary too.......
Lyn
I love the socks! I stumbled upon your blog and I think we need to see more men knitting!!! Thanks for publishing your projects!!!
I love the socks! I stumbled onto your blog and I think we need to see more men who knit! Thanks for publishing your work, I look forward to reading more!
really pretty socks
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