Wednesday, September 24, 2008

FO: Pebbled Sand socks

Forgive me friends, for I have sinned. It has been 24 days since I last posted a crocheted finished object.

Finished - Pebbled Sand socks

Pattern: Pebbled Sand by Janet Rehfeldt (from the book "Crocheted Socks!")

Yarn: Schachenmayr nomotta Regia Canyon Color, supplied by my friendly German sock yarn pimp.

Finished - Pebbled Sand socks

Hook: 4 mm bamboo

Time: Started August 30 and finished September 22.

Notes: For the first time ever, I didn't have to adjust and adapt one of Janet's patterns. It was a freakin' miracle. Also, the Regia Canyon Color is probably not the most ideal yarn for this pattern - I don't think it shows the stitch pattern as well as a plainer yarn would. Plainer, say like Wollmeise in the Sonne colourway?

In progress - Pebbled Sand socks in Wollmeise

Yep, that's better. But I still love these Regia socks. Favourite socks yet, but also the least stretchy out of all of them, and it doesn't appear to be a problem.

You'll notice that I celebrated the cracking open of the Wollmeise with a new sunnyboy of my own. I figured I deserved another. (There will be sunnyboy bags in the shop tomorrow - I can guarantee penguins, matryoshkas, knitting script, polar bears, magenta bubbles. They've been quilted and are now awaiting zippers and seaming! But that can wait until tomorrow.)
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8 comments:

  1. BellsSeptember 24, 2008 at 6:14 PM

    i freaking love the pebbled sand socks. Fabulous. And as for the wollmeise....well you know my feelings on that yarn! Love it!

    I am making your soup from the other day this very minute. :-)

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  2. BecSeptember 24, 2008 at 7:58 PM

    Those socks are awesome! Well done. Can't wait to see the Wollmeise ones. Lovely

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  3. knitting sproutsSeptember 24, 2008 at 8:22 PM

    man o man I love those socks, that yarn and just all of it.

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  4. TaccolinaSeptember 24, 2008 at 9:50 PM

    I really (really) need to learn how to crochet. It's all your fault. That orange! Yummy.

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  5. Rose RedSeptember 25, 2008 at 8:09 AM

    Oh, they are both so fantastic! Love the Regia ones and well, that Wollmeise, well. I am speechless!

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  6. LeonieSeptember 25, 2008 at 8:32 AM

    I love the crocheted socks, both pairs!! You commented that the pebbled sand are less stretchy, I assume compared to knitted socks, is that the case with all crocheted socks or just these ones? I have contemplated making socks but there is something about the length of time on small needles that puts me offwith the knitting, but crocheting.....hadn't occurred to me to try!!!

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  7. Caffeine FaerieSeptember 25, 2008 at 9:24 AM

    Awesomely awesome!

    And I love your new blog header too!!!!

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  8. JessicaSeptember 25, 2008 at 10:14 AM

    Those are perfect, PERFECT for fall!

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