Yes, its Socktoberfest (those awesome patterns are calling) and I’m also trying to finish de Grace by the Sheep and Wool Festival but I couldn’t resist pulling out a project that’s been lanquishing on needles for a couple of months now…these beauties.
I started them with total relish but then put them aside as I got ready for Knitting Camp. But yesterday I got an email from TKOF (Traditional Knitting Open Forum, a yahoo group) and there was a post that Terri Shea was starting a knit-a-long for her book …well I pulled my mits right out and cast on the second one….I’m off and running…it’s as if the universe knew I was in the mood for some stranding…and was honestly a bit bored with my other projects.
Aren’t they gorgeous? They are NHM #7 (they are the same pair featured on the KAL yahoo page)
Here’s the back
Here’s the palm
Thumb Gusset…I had some trouble here but I actually think I’m doing ok…Any thoughts or comments are more than welcome.
Now please forgive me but I’m not using a norwegian yarn not because I couldn’t find one I just want to use some stash (giving me an excuse to buy more stash, do you see the vicious cycle) I’m using Palette by KnitPicks…Cream and Bark. Is it the best yarn in the world, no but it feels much better knitted than in the ball though it does tend to split a bit…no matter. When I get better at these I’ll invest.
Anyway I’ll be “chatting” on the KAL as well as here, of course, so Knit On everyone!!!!
I like the palette yarn, too. Your gusset is fine from what I can see. It will smooth out when you wash them. I never get tired of looking at that pattern!
Looking good! I’m still waiting for my book and pattern to arrive. I can’t wait to get started.