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New Shale Sock

I finished 1, countem 1, freaking sock this year. (But boy has it been stinky year!) So let me show it off in its unblocked glory:


hello sock body

hello sock heel

This little guy has been sitting around for some time now just waiting for a toe. I finished it the other night at Stitch'N Bitch, and I have to say that I'm a little proud of this sock. I really like the way my yarn turned out with my pattern. There are a couple of variations I'd like to try, meaning that my interest is still piqued. So hopefully the second won't take another year to knit.

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AR said…
Well, it looks great in its unblocked glory! Hope the other one goes faster. My second socks usually do.
December 25, 2006 at 6:01 PM
JustApril said…
Well, I'm proud of you that you got any knitting during this year. Whatever the case, they're marvelous.
=)
December 25, 2006 at 11:53 PM
Larjmarj said…
Ohhhh really nice and I love the way the pattern carried down on to the heel. Perfect yarn for that particular pattern.
December 26, 2006 at 9:39 PM
Anonymous said…
Wow, you are a pretty good knitter!
I have never knitted socks as I find them to be quite difficult, anyway, nice to meet you at www.knittersreview.com!
Marie from Mexico City
December 26, 2006 at 9:50 PM
Mothlady said…
My bird mitten is still waiting for its partner.

And yes, it's been a stinky year in some ways, so let's hope 2007 will be better :)
December 30, 2006 at 10:15 AM
illanna said…
I love your socks! The colors are very pretty and you picked a great pattern to show off the stripes. Did you dye this yarn?
January 6, 2007 at 10:33 PM
Miri Mack said…
Thanks Gals :-)

Hi Illanna! Thanks, I did dye the yarn with koolaid.
January 7, 2007 at 7:54 PM
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