Elfine Adventures

My pretty Elfine socks have been a wip for a long time, During which they have visited a few fun places.

  

The casino:

A Lakers game.

And quite a few road trips, post office lines and even an airplane. Then there was the time I completed one whole sock only to realize I had done the lace pattern completely wrong, good times. But through it all I have really enjoyed these socks, Go visit Anna, look at this awesome pattern. Make them. You won't regreat it.

So needless to say they are finished, and I am a happy clam.

Yarn: KPPPM color: P822144, 2 Skeins, a little short for my big feet, but it worked.

Pattern: Elfine Socks from Anna.

Time: 3 months on and off. Really done in about 12 days spread out.

Needles:  Size 1 Addi, 32 inch. Magic loop method, both socks at the same time.

Mods: None really, shortened the leg to accommodate yarn supply, extra short rows on heels to make a deeper heal cup. Otherwise followed pattern.

There is something about knitting lace socks. They keep your attention watching the patterns develop, it is almost like magic. They move along quickly from the toe to the heel to the cuff. I just love the process of socks. I am proud to say I am finally a sock knitter, something I have wanted to be able to due since I started knitting. I have even cast on for another pair of sock, but I will save that for later. Right now I am enjoying wearing my pretty new socks. I think even Vito approves:

Comments

[Chris]

They look great! Yup, you're definitely a sock knitter. Welcome!! :)

[christine]

You are, indeed, a sock knitter. What great socks are those?
I love it, Vito is moving so fast he's a blur......that sure doesn't happen in our house very often.....;)

[anne]

Those are beautiful! I'm definitely bookmarking the pattern when I get back to my home computer.

[jess]

they turned out fab!

[anna]

they're beautiful joelene! love that colourway. i'm going to have to put together a gallery of elfines

[grumperina]

Such cute socks! Enjoy wearing them!

[Nik]

The love you have for your dog mirrors the love I have for mine. It's cool to see another doggie owner/knitter person :)

[Angela]

Yay! I bet you're happier that you started them over. They look fab!

[Amber]

Very, very nice!

[Laura]

Those are so awesome! I'm printing the pattern. I'm making them for my daughter. You've convinced me to give 'em a try and I really wanted to try another toe-up pattern. Thanks Joelene!

[carrie m]

they are simply beautiful socks! (and great photography to boot.)

[Rhiannon]

Wonderful! I want to learn socks this year. I see you do two at once. Can you do that with any sock pattern?

[Lolly]

Those look amazing!

[Charmaine]

They look great! I LOVE the picture of you knitting at the game. You rock, Jo!