There are times when you just have to trust a designer. You fall in love with all the pretty projects you see on Ravelry, you pick the yarn and you dive right in. Then there comes a time when what you see on the needles bears no resemblance whatsoever to the finished product you’re hoping to get.
Like this, for instance:
What Is It?
Does that look like a sock to you? It didn’t look much like a sock to me. But I decided that it was best to trust the strange genius which is Cat Bordhi’s mind and soldier on.
I’m so glad that I did, because eventually I got this:
A simply lovely sock that fits perfectly and suits the yarn just as well. Then I did it all again, and the next thing I knew I had a pair!
So let that be a lesson to you. Strange beginnings sometimes lead to perfect socks.
Project Details:
- Pattern: Sidestream Master Pattern by Cat Bordhi, found in New Pathways for Sock Knitters
- Yarn: Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Mediumweight, colorway Stormy Weather
- Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm)
- Dates: 5 November – 10 December 2010
Can I just say that knitting socks from sport-weight yarn is great for quick gratification? Wow, these went quickly!
oooh, I have some STR mediumweight…might have to earmark it for this pattern. She is so very clever, isn’t she!
I have owned that book since it came out and have yet to make a single pair of socks (although I have admired them frequently). She is a genius with the design.
OMG – so beautiful!
The way her mind works is just fascinating! One of these days I need to pull her book out and make something! The socks are lovely!
wow! I so didn’t see that piece of perfection coming. Amazingly good looking socks. Good on you for trusting.
Oh, you have reminded me that I have a Bartholomew’s Tantalising Sock started (I heart the linen stitch cuff!!) and that I dream of a pair of Ocean Toes in the most glorious blue-green-jade sockyarn bought especially for that purpose…
I wonder where they are? hmm….
Never seen a sock start off like that–but end up SO pretty! What is the name of it? I don’t thik I have then book. Yet. She is SO awesome.