May 24, 2009

#51

Yes, #51 from the 52 Pair Plunge. Progress is looking good. Unless I break an arm in the next 2 days, I am going to finish it



These are my Nordisch Socks from Stephanie van der Linden's Socken aus aller Welt. I couldn't follow the instructions in the book since they were in German, but I did follow the charts and used the photo as a guide. The pattern had a short row heel that I dispensed with, replacing it with a traditional heel flap and gusset. There was certain amount of making it up as I went along.

I love the little birds.



and of course, the patterning on the soles.



This wasn't an easy pattern as it was my first stranded sock. I used Cygnet 4 ply, which is a skinny 4 ply, so the socks aren't too thick. They aren't perfect, one foot is definitely tighter than the other but I don't mind too much.

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Comments

They look wonderful! Mackie looks gorgeous in the back of the shot.

Posted by: mrspao at May 30, 2009 05:33 PM

They're gorgeous, congratulations

Posted by: Karoline at May 26, 2009 04:09 PM

This is such a gorgeous little pair of socks!

Posted by: Sarah at May 26, 2009 05:30 AM

I normally don't comment much, but these are just too awesome not too!!! Plus I love the kitty shot in the background!

Posted by: chandra at May 25, 2009 03:15 PM

What gorgeous socks - and what a great achievement. We know what your family is getting for Christmas.....and aren't they the lucky ones.

Posted by: Jill at May 25, 2009 02:29 PM

Stunning!

Posted by: at May 25, 2009 02:15 PM

they're beautifull! there's no way stopping you now, you go! :-)

Posted by: Stéphanie at May 25, 2009 10:46 AM

YAY... it is really exciting to follow you to the 52 pairs... and you are SOOOO close!
I just love the lastest pair of socks, they are adorably pretty (can you say that?) ;)

Posted by: Karen S at May 25, 2009 07:58 AM

They look great! Not sure I have the patience yet to do a stranded sock. I agree, the birds are just perfect.

Posted by: Walden at May 25, 2009 03:39 AM

Those are beautiful, and beautifully knitted, socks !
I am so impressed by your determination and dedication to the 52 challenge. You've made some stunning socks.

Posted by: Emma at May 25, 2009 01:01 AM

Wow! These are my #1 favorite of your 51 pairs. Love 'em.

Posted by: Aunt Colleen at May 24, 2009 11:36 PM

Those are just utterly fantastic! Congratulations, you are bound to hit the 52 pair target, there is no stopping you. I don't know how you do it, I think you are quite phenomenal.

Posted by: Louise at May 24, 2009 10:13 PM

They look graat! You now have 7 days to do '53!

Posted by: dawn at May 24, 2009 09:22 PM

The anticipation is killing me!!
I love your stranded socks, particularly that repeating dark/light X shape, it's excellent. x K

Posted by: Kathleen at May 24, 2009 08:21 PM

Wow, your needles are just flying! The stranded socks are amazing. The little birds are just too much!

Posted by: Caffeine Girl at May 24, 2009 07:41 PM