Project Name:
Lady Mary Rivulets Socks
Think the color is between these images. The ones on the feet are a bit dark but the flat ones are a bit light. I tried to tweak them, but that is the problem with taking pics at night with a flash!
(I have tried multiple times to place more photos, but it isn't working. *sigh* I am giving up. If you want more pics, check out the Flickr set.)
Pattern:
Think the color is between these images. The ones on the feet are a bit dark but the flat ones are a bit light. I tried to tweak them, but that is the problem with taking pics at night with a flash!
(I have tried multiple times to place more photos, but it isn't working. *sigh* I am giving up. If you want more pics, check out the Flickr set.)
Cast On:
May 30, 2012
:
June 26, 2012
Pattern:
Rivulets Socks by Wendy D. Johnson
Made for:
Me - Size 9 shoe
Needles:
2 socks on two circs (Knitpicks one Harmony, one Options -
makes it easy to tell which to use)
US 0 - 2.0 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm (went up at the ankle & leg as I have
thick ankles & calves)
Yarn:
Storied Yarns Superwash Sock in the Lady Mary's Red Gowns
aka Lady Edith's Dinner Used 0.92 skeins = 425.0 yards (have 8 grams left)
Purchased at http://storiedyarns.etsy.com
The gauge on this pattern is definitely off! I am glad I
looked at others who made them.
My gauge is 9 sts per inch where the pattern says 8 sts per
inch. I worked the largest size and found that with my gauge they were a good
fit.
For the toes, I used Judy’s Magic Cast On. For the toe
increases, I used Cat Bordhis’ LLink & LRink. Love them for the toe-up
socks. Other than that. I am following the pattern. gasp I would have given the
pattern 5 stars if not the gauge issue.
I debated a lot what I wanted to do for this yarn. I think
this pattern is a lovely pairing. Almost looks a bit like fire with the red.
smile
I love that it is a both solid & lacey. The almost
zigzag of it really does speak to the qualities of Lady Mary herself. A bit
perplexing yet also very lovely. Almost fiery in the design but with that
steady subdued nature somehow.grin
I was concern about the yarn pooling, but it looks lovely.
The gold & brown formed interesting patterns. I really like it.
I think the foot is a bit short. I knit to 2 1/2” shy of
when it said to start the gusset. But it still seems a bit short on the foot.
It fits snuggly which I like. Just a bit worried about the toe wearing out
though.
I knit the heel flap higher than the pattern said, but that
is something I like to do as I wear shoes with a high back & don’t like it
wearing out at that spot.
All in all, I am really happy with them. They look good and
are comfy.
Had 8 grams left over.
I knit them as high as I wanted.
There is just a good deal of yardage in the skein!
