AKA The Coolest Socks EVER!
Pattern: Marina Piccola by Kate Gilbert designed for Scout's Indie Swag Club V1.0
Yarn: Marina Piccola dyed by Scout for her Indie Swag Club V1.0
Needles: 2.75mm DPNs
Time Served: Less than a week.
For?: Me!
Mods?: I used a larger needle size than the pattern called for.
New Skills: Knitting a star toe. I love it and will have to use that toe again.
This was my first sock using a chart successfully. I'm very happy with how it went and how quickly the socks were finished.
Again?: If I can ever find a yarn with the right color or colors OR if Scout ever decides to dye and sell this color again, yes.
Oh! And Kate Gilbert mentioned her blog a couple of weeks ago that she is reworking this pattern for sale. So there's still a chance to get a version of those pattern if you like it and missed out when it was a monthly package from Scout. Talk to Scout about yarn. I know I would.
Love these socks... in case ya'll can't tell. ;^)
Must mow lawns today. Once I'm done, I'll see about modeling the socks and adding photos. I'm posting so early because someone was whining about my lack of Sunday Sock post.
Editing to Add more sock photo:
Yeah!! The color and the pattern go so well together. Reminds me of a pool on a hot day. Great job!
Which you'll be begging for after you mow. You need to hire a neighborhood kid. At least it's cooler today? Or something.
Posted by: Stacey | Sunday, June 17, 2007 at 09:38 AM
WOW! They are seriously beautiful! Gosh. I love them.
Posted by: scout | Sunday, June 17, 2007 at 10:26 AM
the yarn is yummy and the pattern is fantastic....both compliment each other really work...nice needle work...i will have to keep an eye out for the pattern...
Posted by: Vikkie | Sunday, June 17, 2007 at 11:27 AM
MY SOCKS! MY SOCKS!
No?
Oh OK. But yes, those ARE the coolest socks ever. Absolutely beautiful.
They're like Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman, the perfect marriage.
Posted by: April | Sunday, June 17, 2007 at 12:05 PM
Oh, Rumplestilkin, I mean...COOKIE! Those socks are GORGEOUS!!! I am in love! They are most beautiful! I can't wait for the pattern to come out! You are quite fast at this, aren't you?? The star toe is one of my favs too!
The color is not so bad itself....
xo
Posted by: sandy | Sunday, June 17, 2007 at 12:23 PM
So beautiful!!
Posted by: AuntieAnn | Sunday, June 17, 2007 at 12:46 PM
I may have to hire you to knit socks for me...you do the prettiest and fanciest socks I've ever seen. Me - I'm still on that basic sock pattern...
Posted by: Sara | Sunday, June 17, 2007 at 01:18 PM
Lovely! So cool and refreshing looking. You are right, they are the coolest socks ever!
Posted by: Devorah | Sunday, June 17, 2007 at 02:38 PM
Those are just lovely. Well done!
Posted by: Suz | Sunday, June 17, 2007 at 02:48 PM
WOW! They look even better on your foot. Nice Job!
Posted by: Stacey | Sunday, June 17, 2007 at 04:17 PM
Those are some seriously shway socks. Nice job!
Posted by: Kit | Sunday, June 17, 2007 at 05:53 PM
Those look gorgeous! The color of the yarn is so pretty too.
Posted by: isela | Sunday, June 17, 2007 at 07:34 PM
Beautiful socks!
Posted by: Zonda | Sunday, June 17, 2007 at 08:01 PM
So right...those are very cool socks!! I hope Kate does publish the pattern (or a variation) soon so those of us silly enough NOT to have been on Scout's sock club list can knit an almost similar pair.
Did you type yard*s*? whew.
Posted by: Angie | Sunday, June 17, 2007 at 08:12 PM
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! :D
These are truly fantastic socks.
Posted by: KnittyOtter | Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at 09:24 AM
I'm reading my bloglines and catching up- I agree with Stacey, this totally reminded me of when you're looking down into a pool while the water moves and light hits it just right. Awesome socks!
Posted by: Jenn | Saturday, July 07, 2007 at 03:05 PM