Sockapal-4-za socks, finally finished.

No berry picking until the socks were finished for my Sockpal 4.  That was the deal I made with myself last week.  Friday morning the bind off rows were reworked, a little looser than the first time around, the ends woven in, they were photographed, then washed and hung on the line to dry.  By Friday afternoon we were in the woods, in the mountains, we were filling our bellies and a bucket, staining our tongues and fingers.

Pattern:  Marigold Sock Pattern , free at Flint Knits   Very rhythmic, soothing knitting, even in a time crunch.  Pretty vertical eyelets with horizontal garter rows.  I made the XS size.  The next size up seemed like it would be a bit baggy.  Knit on size 2 Addi Turbos with the magic loop. 

Yarn:  Blue Faced Leicester, sportweight 3 ply, dyed by me with Pro Chemical WashFast Acid Dyes.  Reinforced toes and heels knit doubled with a 75% wool 25% nylon 3 ply, dyed to match.  The color seems most accurate in the top left picture.

I'm so sorry these were late.  They should have been done long ago but I kept putting them off, having a hard time figuring out what yarn to use, and getting into a sewing phase.  I had emailed my pal fairly early on about her color preferences with an anonymous email account.  I read her response once but by the time I got back to it again Yahoo had suspended my "fake" account, erasing her email.  Hopefully I remembered well enough, sock pal 4.  I included a skein of cochineal-dyed sock yarn in the package as I think she mentioned purples and blues as her preferences, and possibly pinks, as well?  How'd I do, sock pal 4?  Was I anywhere close or is my memory failing me?

They go in the mail today, priority mail.  There's no reason to pay for overnight shipping here as they can't guarantee it from here.   It's out of my hands  and now all I can do is cross my fingers and hope she likes them and that they fit.
Phew!

Comments

[Jennifer]

I just got back from a week at Boy Scout Camp (where I thought I was busy until I caught up on your posts). I love the blueberry picture contrasted with the new socks. Love the junkyard visit, the pennies, the green, the backyard backpack, the reclaimed wood furniture, the floppy hat and oh so much more. It's always such a joy to visit your blog.

[Ashley]

You knoe, I was thinking of the 2nd as the official sending day too, but apparently Alison designated any day between the 2nd and the 7th as sending day, so you're actually not late at all!

[Tina J.]

Love the socks. I'm going to go get the free pattern right now.

And that buffet/table that your husband made is absolutely gorgeous! Just wow! What a talented guy!

Again, beautiful socks... Can't wait to get started on my own. Just curious...how long does it take you to complete a pair of socks? And which knitting technique do you use? (Continental or what's the other one called?)--need more coffee... lol

Tina J.

[Mae]

The socks are lovely! And it's a good thing you waiting until AFTER knitting to pick berries! haha.

[Hege]

The socks are beautiful! And I love all your last posts since last time I was around :)

[hilde]

I know I would like them, the socks are beautiful! I love the colour! I also love the blueberry picture!
Your blog is such a nice place to visit! Thank you!!