(Color is off. No, I don't want to talk about it.)
Perhaps I'll even believe that at some point. Right now, I don't know what to think.
Pattern: Impressionist Sock
Yarn: Mystery sock yarn found in the stash
Needles: US1/2.25 mm circular Magic Looped
Time Served: Three days
Mods: Used Cookie Cutter Short Row toes and heels. Knit the three row lace repeat on the cuff.
Judgment: Not thrilled
The pattern does not make a great deal of sense to me confused me*. Strike 1. The lace pattern is worked every row with lots of YOs. Heaven help you if you drop a stitch. Strike 2. My sewn bind off on the picot edge is flipping over and does not look good/show off the picot edge at all. Strike 3.
It might a nice pattern to try cuff down, but, right now, I'm just thankful it's done and I can start something new tomorrow.
At least, the spindling is keeping me busy/happy.
Happy Sunday, people!
* In defense of the designer, I do not believe English is their first language and this may be a large factor in my confusion. Plus I think some designers try to offer too much information at times that leads to confusion for the knitter.
They look cute! At least you didn't spend a month knitting them :)
Posted by: Trudy | Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 02:03 PM
Oh, well, you can wear them to bed on chilly nights. (Do you ever have chilly nights?)
Posted by: kmkat | Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 02:07 PM
They look so cozy!
Posted by: beverly | Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 02:24 PM
Well, they're socks and they fit so you can wear them out around the house and in the yard. Don't have to worry that you'll ruin them, right?
Posted by: sil | Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 03:30 PM
Glad the spindling is making you happy!
Posted by: Anne | Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 03:38 PM
They are very cute, but I understand your frustrations. You'll be done with another pair before you know it!
xo
Posted by: Nora | Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 03:47 PM
::: putting on The Voice :::: *ahem* :::: tap, tap :::: Is this thing on?
WHERE ARE MY ANKLES YOUNG LADY!?!???!?!
Isn't it warm enough in CA to show some skin already?
/runs
Posted by: Stacey | Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 03:47 PM
I know you hate it but it's pretty. :)
Posted by: monica | Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 06:21 PM
I think they look cute and comfy even if they aren't a pattern to repeat. sil's housesock idea is a good one.
Posted by: Angie | Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 06:48 PM
At least they'll keep your toes warm next time they need it.
Posted by: margene | Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 06:57 PM
cute feet!!
Posted by: KellyS | Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 07:40 PM
they're anklets. They are mostly in the shoe, yes? So if they're comfy, who cares if they're meh? (I like them, but I am not wearing them.)
Posted by: Carrie | Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 08:49 PM
i like them, but the whole project does indeed sound pesky. i'm glad you can start something new tomorrow! and yay for spindling. :)
Posted by: opal | Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 11:23 PM
Yeah. Not so much. Bummer.
Posted by: Carole | Monday, June 01, 2009 at 04:08 AM
Am I weird? I like them. Wait, don't answer that.
Posted by: gale (she shoots sheep shots) | Monday, June 01, 2009 at 04:17 AM
They're comfy and cheerful. And done. Don't forget done.
Posted by: gayle | Monday, June 01, 2009 at 04:47 AM
They look very comfy!
Have fun starting something new! I'm trying to put a few outstanding socks in the "done" pile.
(Hahahahahahahahaha)
Posted by: Megan S. | Monday, June 01, 2009 at 06:58 AM
I personally think they're adorable. But, I'm a big fan of the ankle socks and bright, bold colors.
PS, I didn't realize you were in California. Anywhere near the Inland Empire?
Posted by: Cristi-Lael | Monday, June 01, 2009 at 12:59 PM
Those look a lot like my YMMV footies, which does give you rest rows! Check it out:
http://www.trailingyarn.com/patterns/ymmv-footies-koigu-one-skein
Posted by: elizabeth | Monday, June 01, 2009 at 02:40 PM
At least you finished them and didn't just complain about them for a month. ;op
Posted by: JessaLu | Monday, June 01, 2009 at 05:17 PM