As seen in her blog this morning...
The yarn is Trekking XXL... the color is #78.
Don't they have zippy names for their colors?
They are my usual two by two rib short row toe and heel socks, knit toes up on 2.75mm dpns.
I used a loose cast off that is actually loose for a change. It's nice when that works out, don't you think?
After seeing how small Norma's hand knit sock collection was, I realized that I needed to knit her socks. I had been holding out in the hopes for a lavender shortbread for socks kind of trade, but winter is coming and socks seem to be my thing.
While it may not be a typical Norma color, the skein screamed her name when I saw it in the yarn store. It had to be. Plus I was just a little intimidated about knitting her socks in the first place. Don't tell her, but wouldn't you be if you were knitting her socks and her feet were smaller than yours?
Or am I the town freak yet again?
Shut up.
& A big hello to everyone who has come over from Norma's blog* to see what kind of weirdo I am.
Cranky is the answer in case you're new. :p
Yeah, got nothing...
*My stats always go nuts when she links to me, and it usually happens on days when I have nothing. Like today.
Those look lovely! and that is the exact same color Trekking that I am using!
Posted by: Frances | Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 12:34 PM
What, Norma sends the nuts over to you? :-) Nice job on the socks. You should know that a knitter will always love handknit socks. No worries.
Posted by: Carrie | Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 12:44 PM
No, that is not a town freak thing. I would worry and obsess and at times be overcome with the feelings of intimidation. Of course, my mental health status really disqualifies me from being able to give an accurate assessment. They are beautiful socks. With such wonderful colors, I guess Trekking XXL does not need fancier names.
Posted by: Sarah | Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 01:45 PM
Oh I love me some Trekking. That is a particularly gorgeous color. And I'm with you on their snazzy color names. What ingenuity!
Posted by: Opal | Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 02:33 PM
Thanks for posting the color "name", I love this color and was going to ask you. The only Trekking I have knitted so far was named "77", I believe, and I liked it a lot. It seemed finer than other sock yarn, though, I was getting 10 spi (not what I had planned, but it worked out due to my fortuitously and completely accidentally casting on too many stitches).
Posted by: AuntieAnn | Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 02:47 PM
Everyone intimidates me. Yes, that means you too. I wouldn't call those socks exactly nothing. Only days after having to stow all my yarn because the guest-room beds were about to be used and realizing that I was seriously running out of room in the closet, I find myself in the throes of severe yarnal concupiscence. And I blame you.
Posted by: Lucia | Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 02:54 PM
Be careful. If you keep knitting socks for people like Norma and Sandy you're going to lose your cranky status and instead everyone will figure out how nice you actually are. ;-)
Posted by: Carole | Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 03:24 PM
The title of the post made me think it was a walk-a-thon for Norma. The sock giftie is better though...very cute. She'll love 'em.
Posted by: Sil | Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 03:36 PM
If I knit the socks you do, I'd be climbing on the roof of our 1960 ranch and shouting "Yup, here's another fabulous pair of socks. I am amazing." Instead I ponder the idea that socks are "nothing" to you. You're incredible.
xx
Posted by: beverly | Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 05:34 PM
I'm with Carole. You might need to go undercover again. No socks. Keep knitting lace until after the full moon. You should spew enough cranky to get your rep back.
/runs
Posted by: Stacey | Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 06:27 PM
Great socks and they look perfect on Norma's feet.
Gosh, you even sound crankier than usually. I hope your shawl works up quickly. :-D /ducks
Posted by: Angie | Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 07:52 PM
Great looking socks and an awesome photo. How's the shawl working for you?
Posted by: Ruth | Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 02:04 AM
They look great on Norma ... let us know when you get the shortbread. *g*
Posted by: Devorah | Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 03:22 AM
I might be wrong here, but isn't Norma baking some shortbread. . .
Posted by: Susan | Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 05:48 AM
Those are great socks and definitely not "nothing." You've got the best cranky mojo of any knitter out there. Be proud.
Posted by: Kathy W | Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 06:42 AM
I've got some of that purple Trekking. Maybe I should cast on. And that always happens to me too - someone links when I have posted in ages. Hence the post last night when I still didn't feel inspired.
Posted by: Beth | Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 08:47 AM
Very pretty! You are a good friend. I have just finished knitting a sock for someone who is also a knitter and it has been one of the more stressful knitting experiences of my life.
Posted by: Jessica | Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 10:50 AM
Ooh! That's the colorway I used for Carmen's socks in the recent knitty sock swap! LOVE that Trekking. The colors flow so wonderfully into each other.
Posted by: turtlegirl76 | Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 12:16 PM
She's really not as cranky as she claims to be. Cool socks!
Posted by: Suz | Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 04:08 PM
Don't faint. I'm going to knit today. Today is the day. I got the urge......yay!
Posted by: Scoutj | Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 06:28 AM
Love your pictures....you do such beautiful work! Ok, what exactly was the "loose" cast off you did that came out actually loose, on those socks. I really have a tough time in this area. What's your secret?
Posted by: Phyllis | Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 04:08 PM
Beautiful colorway!
Posted by: JessaLu | Saturday, October 27, 2007 at 12:12 PM