Now for a matching pair…

A pair at last...

Child's First Sock is no longer mate-less. I finished the second sock last Saturday. This sock has really been an enjoyable knit and I love how the shell motif look. This pair took just 1 ball of the Grignasco Bambi yarn, with plenty left over. I probably could have added one or two more repeats if I wanted to. But I'm happy with the length as it is. They fit well too, except that the cuffs are a bit loose. That's my fault, I should have casted on fewer stitches when I decided to make the socks shorter. Oh well, I still like them.

Child's First Socks

While I didn't finish many socks in Socktoberfest, I did get inspired to knit more socks! Next up, I want to make myself a pair of the famous Pomatomus, in a semi-solid coloured yarn, I think. But that will have to wait until I have my gift knitting done. I just realised a few days ago, that I only have about half a month to finish the Jess cardi for my mum and hats for my nephews so that I can send them off in time for Christmas.

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15 Responses to “Now for a matching pair…”

  1. vanessa November 14th, 2006 at 3:21 pm

    wow! it's goregous! your photos are amazing too. love it!

  2. Belinda November 14th, 2006 at 4:17 pm

    They are gorgeous!! I'm getting holes on mine when I pick up sts to work the instep. I'm using Shazzas pattern http://shazzaspatterns.blogspot.com/2005/08/shazzas-socks.html

    If I can't work it out I'll bring them on Friday. To see what you think??

  3. BrownPants November 14th, 2006 at 7:48 pm

    Gorgeous Claudine! Yay for you!

  4. laura b November 15th, 2006 at 12:38 am

    They came out beautifully! That creamy color is perfect for the pattern.

  5. Steph November 15th, 2006 at 3:09 am

    Beautiful!
    A semi-solid yarn sounds perfect for Pomatomus!

  6. MJ November 15th, 2006 at 4:11 am

    Beautiful socks! Another thing you could do to tighten up the cuff is to knit them on the same # of stitches but with a size smaller needle. In general, ribbing is always knit with a size smaller needle.

  7. Meg November 15th, 2006 at 8:26 am

    Adorable socks! I have some socks in Grignasco Bambi and I think the yarn wears surprisingly well for a non-'sock' yarn. (Though I only handwash them.)
    Perhaps you could thread a bit of elastic through the top of the cuff to help with stay-up-ability?

  8. Terri November 15th, 2006 at 10:54 am

    They look wonderful Claudine! And as with everything you knit, they look so professional. I swear those photos belong in a magazine!!

  9. erin November 15th, 2006 at 11:09 am

    Your socks are so cute, lovely colour & pattern.

  10. Katie November 15th, 2006 at 11:52 am

    Your socks are lovely! It's enough to make me wish I were knitting socks right now.

  11. NORA November 15th, 2006 at 12:14 pm

    Beautiful knitting and photography.

  12. Sarah November 17th, 2006 at 8:54 am

    Stunning Claudine!

  13. Lolly November 21st, 2006 at 1:07 am

    They are so lovely, Claudine! they look very cute in the shorter length as well ;)

  14. Lois November 21st, 2006 at 6:07 pm

    u've got me inspired to start a pair soon.

  15. Operakatz November 21st, 2006 at 7:20 pm

    Oh, those turned out beautifully…now I have to make those LOL after holidays after holidays afterholidaysandallthebabyshowerstuffIhavetodoformybestfriend! ack. LOL

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