Mission Possible?

The Mission:  Finished Sockpaloooza socks by the deadline.  Which, I seem to recollect is soon, very soon.  The stakes are high, must get sock pal her first pair of handmade socks -- she gives hers away.  A sad situation that must be remedied.

Tools: Koigu P524, the Simply Lovely Lace Socks from IK Spring 2006, Inox 6" DPN in Size 0 (2mm).

The Obstacles:

Other socks in progress.  Martha (from last year, no picture) -- time to tackle that UFO pile again.  Work.  Construction.  Life

I'm up to the challenge.  Just take a gander at my recent sock knitting prowess:

A completed pair of Marietta Ribbed Socka Mexiko socks for Liz. And,

a pair of rainbow Regia Nation socks for myself.  My first pair of toe up socks!!  I'm liking the short row heel better in stockinette, it felt less fiddly than in garter, or, may just be that I'm more used to it now.  I don't yet have the hang of getting a better fit going from toe up -- I'm not sure where to start the heel.  There was some emergency surgery on the first sock to fix the fit.  I'll try it again, but I may be a confirmed top-down sock knitter.  Not that it matters, but it's interesting to learn something new about myself.

BTW, this blog will self destruct in 30 seconds.

Nah....

Comments

[Debbie]

Ooh, I'd be more than happy to take that lovely Koigu off your hands to free you up some time. Just couldn't guarantee it would find its way to your sock pal ;)

[Liz K.]

I know I am having a hard time finishing my Simply Lovely Lace Socks...this is my first pair of lacey socks, and all those yarnovers on those teeny needles...it's really bugging me. That, and I knitted my first one on US1s, and the lace is pretty open. I just can't imagine really wearing these socks...Anyway, best of luck on finishing your sock pal socks.

[kimberly]

What a fun parade of socks! I have yet to try toe-up socks, but this will happen.

[Emma]

All the socks look great! Good luck with completing all those projects.

[Chris]

Fun Nation!! Woo-hoo!

And those Mexico socks are great. But knit like the wind on your sockpal socks! The time approaches, but you can do it. I believe. :)

[Rebekah]

Oh that is horrible, how can one give all their socks away. You know except for my husband, all mys ocks have been for me, me, me!

[Julie]

Oooh, I just lurve those citrus-colored stripey socks. Is that a Knitpicks yarn? I recall them having a sock yarn in that citrus-y colorway...anyway, I love it! (Love the pirate socks too - intarsia socks! I'm impressed!) :)

[Wanda]

I love the socks in Koigu! Such a pretty colorway. Good luck with them, I'm sure you can get them finished. You do have some serious socks on the needles, but try to ignore them for a bit to get those Sockapal socks done and out of the way.

[Tracy]

I love love love those toe up Regia Nations, happy looking socks!

[Your sock pal]

Hello sock pal :)

Been lurking for a while, but just thought I'd delurk to say hello, and that having seen your socks in progress pic I'm more reassured that I've chosen a combo of yarn and pattern that you'll like, which is great.

Just out of curiosity, how long did you make the foot of the socks before you started on the short row heel?

Keep up the good work on the socks - they're all very impressive and give me quite a high bar to aim for with the socks I'm knitting for you, but that's good - I like a challenge! :)

[Marie]

I love all the socks! I have that same colorway of Regia rainbow waiting to be knit up - they are so cute.

[jenn]

your socks are beautiful! i've hit a sock phase myself. do you mind my asking where you found the Fun Nation? i've been looking around, but have been coming up empty.

[alison]

You can do it!! Love those Nation socks. I have the same yarn. It's cool to see how they're going to knit up.

[Pamela]

I just love your Regia Nation socks! By the way, what pattern did you use for these?