Do you not love this pattern?? Anne calls it man~lace, but I think it is pretty darn nice girly lace too. Another Anne came up with the name for this sock....it is a term for a type of corn plant. Can you see the little ears of corn on little stalks?
This is the first time I have ever worked on a sock that is done from the toe up and the first time I have done short row toes and heels as well. My heel came out much better than the toe, thanks to all the great tips you gave to me.
I am going to have to rework the cast off as it is a bit tight. This has always been a concern to me in the past whenever I had contemplated knitting from the toe up, as my calf muscle is not small. Anne gave me a few tips, so I will rip it out and give it another try, as I would hate to break the cast off edge putting them on or taking them off.
~~ All in all, I LOVE this pattern!
Pattern: Teosinte Socks
Needles: 2.25mm
Yarn: Woolen Rabbit Superwash Rosemary & Thyme
I am going to do another pair when I finish this one's mate, but this time I am going to work them from the top down, but still keep the short row heels and toes. I will have to fool with the pattern to get the ears going in the right direction....or maybe I will just have upside down stalks...LOL.
Because I wanted to help Anne get her pattern proofed so that she could offer it for sale, I really pushed myself hard to get the sock done. Too give my tired arm a rest (I am a tense knitter), I have spent the morning working on my CMF roving. Have I mentioned how much I love spinning this stuff? The funny thing is, one of my middle daughters who is a tomboy for sure, absolutely loves this roving and is begging for some socks...LOL! I think that there will be enough for both she and me :-).
Pleasant Mountain Fiber Arts
Linda Whiting and some of her friends from Maine are offering a fiber arts workshop the weekend of June 22-24th. Go take a peek at some of the fabulous classes that are being offered. I know that there is one or 2 that I think I just may have to attend!
The yarn and pattern are a perfect match! Nice knit! I'll be there tomorrow!
Posted by: Diane E | Friday, May 11, 2007 at 02:17 PM
Lovely sock! *sigh* Toe up. Yeah. Okay.
Posted by: Laurie | Friday, May 11, 2007 at 06:42 AM
Hi,
I love your sock.
I have been knitting a sock called embossed leaves from a past interweave knits mag.
koigu yarn.Im feeling their too big.
Maybe i should rip and start again with a smaller needle.
Thought i had checked the guage.
Isnt that the way it goes?
Posted by: Mary Ellen Dadds | Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 03:39 PM
That sock is very handsome and the yarn is lovely indeed. I love the stuff you are spinning too...reminds me of roses... :)
Posted by: Ruinwen | Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 05:26 AM
I've been anxiously watching Anne work on the "Man Lace" sock -- it is wonderful! And the colors in the yarn are just gorgeous -- how did I not know you were dyeing yarn? I must live under a mighty big rock ;o)
Posted by: amanda | Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 03:51 PM
Nice socks!! great yarn!! Try doing the cast off with a purl 2 tog;purl 1, slip them back on the left needle and purl them together, purl 1, then slip it back on etc..
Posted by: Susanne | Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 11:57 AM
It's a lovely marriage of color and pattern - it's really a great sock!
Posted by: Anne | Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 12:27 AM
I took a dyeing workshop with Linda and it was fantastic! She was so great! I'll have to see if I can get up there that weekend.
Posted by: Cheryl | Tuesday, May 08, 2007 at 02:12 PM
I like that pattern for me! Anne does wonderful work. Your yarn compliments it perfectly. I've been meaning to do a toe up. Thanks for the push.
Posted by: Judy | Tuesday, May 08, 2007 at 01:54 PM
Oh my.... These socks are amazing! I must have some of that yarn. Can I purchase this colorway from your shop?
Also, the CMF roving is blooming into somehting beautiful! I'm so glad it is pleasing you and your daughter:)
Posted by: Marisol | Tuesday, May 08, 2007 at 01:20 PM
Hi Kim (I’m your new Special Swap Partner – joy!). The socks look great and I especially love the Rosemary and Thyme colorway you created with the pattern. They compliment each other very nicely. Kudos!
Posted by: Sue | Tuesday, May 08, 2007 at 12:00 PM
absolutely great sock - the yarn, the pattern. wow. I love Anne's patterns, and we're going to be offering them on our website (yippee)
I've never done toe up either - the cast off edge always confuses me too.
Your "It takes two baby" spinning looks wonderful - it's one of my favorite colorways. Too funny about your 'tomboy' daughter wanting this color :-)
Posted by: Teyani | Tuesday, May 08, 2007 at 11:46 AM
Great sock! By the way, Linda spoke last time at our Guild meeting down in Connecticut and was fantastic! Wish I could get up there for the workshops!
Posted by: Marcia Cooke | Tuesday, May 08, 2007 at 11:34 AM
oh my; i am GASPING at the colorway of the sock. SO happy i bought some! this color is all david. which colorway of CMF are you spinning? i love the greens and pinks together.
hehe, i rested my mind last night with spinning too and finished up my spunky midnight run . . .
Posted by: anne | Tuesday, May 08, 2007 at 10:58 AM
I would definitely use this lace pattern for myself. It's beautiful! I'm afraid my husband would find it a little too girly for his taste. I'll have to ask him.
Posted by: Wool Winder | Tuesday, May 08, 2007 at 10:27 AM
The sock is wonderful and so is Ann's design. I am put off by the toe up technique but if you think it would work as cuff down that I may succumb.
Posted by: Carole | Tuesday, May 08, 2007 at 10:11 AM
It's a gorgeous sock, Kim! I may have to go order that pattern!
Posted by: Kathy | Tuesday, May 08, 2007 at 10:04 AM