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snugglekitty ([personal profile] snugglekitty) wrote2005-09-12 09:18 am
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Socks!

So, recently I've been on a sock kick.

These pictures show a pair of socks I'm making for my sister. These are being worked on Magic Loop - a technique where you use one long circular needle to make two socks (or mittens or sleeves) at once. I had wanted to use a simple pattern, since it was a new technique, but after doing the foot part of the sock, I got bored. [livejournal.com profile] hanseth suggested mini-cables, so I decided to incorporate those into the ribbing. I'm hoping my sister will be wowed! I used Lion Brand Magic Stripe for these ones, so there will only be a few ends to weave in.




Socks! Socks!

sock closeup sock closeup

This is a closeup of the mini-cables of the sock ribbing.





Since I'll be taking a long trip this week, I need to come up with yet another project - I think these will be done after a few more hours of work, and the other project I've been working on isn't very portable. My theory is that I will make some squares for The Network. Perhaps it will give me a chance to try out some new stitches.