I'm done and I love the way that it looks, even if it took ages. Cabling without the cable needles does go faster but I did this with addis and I find the tips aren't pointy enough to really dig into the stitches.
These were worked on 2.5mm needles, and 70 stitches. The pattern is by Pam Gordnier and if you want it, you'll have to join the Six Sox Knitalong... but I warn you, the patterns are highly addictive.
Here's the artistic shot, the chutes-n-ladders are actually panting in the heat.
I really couldn't capture the depth of the colour in the mid-day sun, so I moved it all to the shade and this photo seems to capture the colours best.
I read somewhere that mid-day sun is very harsh and can make things look a bit washed out. The best time for photos is early morning or late afternoon, when the lighting is softer and more forgiving.
... and my hydrangea?
It was blue when I bought it 2 years ago and still flowers blue. Here's a shot of it, right before it started pinking out.
I just found your blog! love it! I am a flight attendant heading to London in Aug, several times-did I miss the Liberty sale? What month is that in?
Posted by: monica lee at July 28, 2005 02:45 PMI love the socks so much that I am now a member of the 6 sock knitalong group. I also, love the silk yarn that you used. I will have to try and hunt some of that yarn down. Is it actually sock yarn?
Posted by: Diane at July 28, 2005 01:35 PMbeautiful socks and flowers, but writing to say thanks for the live pate recipe. sounds delicious.
Posted by: Patti at July 28, 2005 01:17 PMwow- silk socks- they look gorgeous! The feet that get to wear them will be lucky!
Posted by: Di at July 28, 2005 01:02 PMWhat absolulely gorgeous socks! The paattern and color is fantastic.
Posted by: knitting maven at July 28, 2005 07:21 AMLove the socks - they look gorgeous in silk. I haven't 'seen' Regia silk yet - must give that one a try. I've still to do sock number two - just a few days left until the end of the month though....
Posted by: Anita at July 27, 2005 08:47 PMBeautiful socks. They are the first socks I've seen that makes me want to learn how to make socks.
Posted by: Jasmine at July 27, 2005 08:07 PMHello, I found your blog through a friend and thought I'd drop by and say Hello! Those socks are so pretty, the color, the silk, the yarn, ooooooh! And I just love Hydrangeas, even when they pink a bit, they are just beauteeeful!
Posted by: Sarah at July 26, 2005 08:47 PMFantastic socks, Polly, and such lovely yarn. I think you are very kind if you are giving away such beauty.
Posted by: Louise at July 26, 2005 08:03 PMGorgeous! I love them!
Posted by: Kat with a K at July 26, 2005 06:09 PMLove the color in the socks, they look very inviting. Like your feet will just want to jump in them.
Posted by: Rebekah at July 26, 2005 04:55 PMThose are great socks. I love the color!
Posted by: Beth S. at July 26, 2005 03:24 PMI love that pattern! Hmm.. maybe I will have to join now :)
Posted by: Dani at July 26, 2005 02:52 PMOoooh, those socks are so pretty! Well done!
Posted by: Val at July 26, 2005 01:00 PMLove those socks!
Posted by: Wendy at July 26, 2005 12:32 PMBeautiful socks!
Posted by: diana at July 26, 2005 12:18 PMThose really are the most gorgeous socks - well done!
Posted by: purlpower at July 26, 2005 12:11 PMBeautiful red socks !
Posted by: Eva Shiu at July 26, 2005 11:36 AMStunning socks! Stunning hydrangeas!
Posted by: Laura at July 26, 2005 04:22 AMFantastic socks - you did a great job!
Posted by: Heather at July 26, 2005 03:57 AMLovely sock, and lovely blue hydrangeas.
Posted by: eyeleen at July 26, 2005 01:20 AMTo make your hydrangeas bluer you need to add some acid to the soil. Hydrangeas change colors based on the soil PH.
Here is a website that can help:
http://www.conweb.com/hydrangea/instructions1.shtml
Good Luck
Kathleen
To make your hydrangeas bluer you need to add some acid to the soil. Hydrangeas change colors based on the soil PH.
Here is a website that can help:
http://www.conweb.com/hydrangea/instructions1.shtml
Good Luck
Kathleen
Gee, dem is mighteee fine socks!!!!
Posted by: Jacinta at July 25, 2005 11:43 PMLove the socks! I've not tried the regia silk yet, can't wait. So when I take photos I shouldn't go out in the midday sun, thought it was my camera!
Dawn
Posted by: dawn at July 25, 2005 11:37 PM