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September 18, 2005
Roundup
Many thanks to those who wrote with steadying words. Let me show you what I’ve been working on, so we can all be up-to-date.
Giotto socks, started 31 July 05 finished 18 Sept 05
Pattern: My own, available here, or as part of a set here here.
Yarn: Koigu KPPM 701
Only a few days late with my Sockpal2za socks. I think, where my sock chum lives, it will be too warm to wear woollen socks, even Koigu woollen socks, for several weeks yet. These will go in the post in the morning along with two postcards from my day of horsey-culture.
There are some more images of the work in progress here.
£2 - you will be sent a link to download the pattern as an electronic (pdf) file, approx 900K.
About once every five years I partake of one or two of London’s tourist attractions. As you may remember Mother Dear turned 60 this summer and celebrations have been prolonged. This visit, by Mother, Sister and Me, marked the official end to festivities. First we went to Stubbs at the National Gallery, then for a superior sort of lunch at the National Gallery cafeteria, followed by a short walk down St James’s Park to the Royal Mews. There we saw ma’am’s horses, carriages, Rolls Royces and spunky young coachmen, and had further confirmed the really dreadful taste shared by so many generations of royal; crowns, gold-plated cherubim and other palace-themed kitsch as far as the eye could see – only redeemed by Daniel, one of the Windsor Grey horses. I thought Daniel was a splendid name for a horse. A visit to a royal establishment is a distasteful proposition on many levels, but made an interesting visit historically and architecturally. The horses stalls were tiled in exquisite eau de nil hexagonal glazed tiles, with a herringbone brick floor. I envy the look for my own, human, home.
I digress.
Because it is such a wrench to part with these socks, I had immediately to start a new pair, for myself, which you saw in its embryonic stage here. It’s name is Nautilus, the pattern is reminiscent of Go With the Flow, and it has a similar sort of pace to knit up.
In this shade of Koigu (bought for a song from Kerrie) it reminds me of chain mail, or chainlink fencing. I’m wondering if I can get two footlets out of one skein.
Finally, and importantly, I must note that despite lack of communication, I am diligently working on my ‘Stitch Ya Neck Out’ scarf for Annie. It is Annie Modesitt’s Backyard Leaves scarf in DB Cashmerino Aran.
I picked this up and cast on after posting about ennui a couple of weekends ago. I was bored with my projects, which had been behaving tiresomely, and needed to do something else for a while. By Sunday at elevenses I had cast off the first half. I set it aside while I worked on some pieces with earlier deadlines, but now that three pieces are off the needles I can tackle this again. The pattern is utterly compelling: one repeat is never enough.
Posted by Anna at September 18, 2005 04:47 PM
Comments
Absolutely gorgeous!!! Love the socks, love the scarf. Beautiful!
Posted by: Jeanie at September 18, 2005 06:35 PM
Nice knits!
Posted by: Liz at September 18, 2005 06:44 PM
Such lovely things. But I feel forlorn that there is no picture of Daniel, and his lovely home, which sounds right out of Elle Decor. Eau de nil tiles indeed--I struggle along with pastel peach ones.
Posted by: Ashley at September 18, 2005 07:24 PM
you know Ive been drooling for those socks since the first time you showed them. I knew you would be making a second pair up as soon as you had to send the original ones :)
Im finally getting the nerves this week to try magic loop and toe up socks to knit up the elfine socks
Posted by: yahaira at September 18, 2005 07:30 PM
Lovely knitting, as always. Might we see a pattern for the Giotto socks in future? (not at all demanding, me).
I also wanted you to know that although I've been rather silent of late (trying to settle into the routine of a new life in a new place is taking a lot out of me, and I've not been finding as much time to keep up with all my internet friends), I'm thinking about you, and I hope you're feeling better. Take care.
Also: as soon as I finish Pete's sweater (I'm in the last few days, now) I'm casting on for Sgt. Pepper!
Posted by: jodi at September 18, 2005 07:31 PM
Your knitting looks gorgeous. I have the yarn for that scarf and will pick it up one of these days. Your blog is a real inspiration to me, I am sure I am not the only one...
Posted by: Amelia at September 18, 2005 08:59 PM
Ooh, any hints about how to do the lace on the socks? They're just beautiful.
Posted by: Kat at September 19, 2005 06:19 AM
The visit sounds really interesting ;)
Love the socks, and I've been eyeing that scarf pattern too!! It looks gorgeous in white!!
Posted by: yuvee at September 19, 2005 08:33 AM
The scarf looks amazing, I love it!
Posted by: kerrie at September 19, 2005 10:21 AM
You do knit some fabulously sexy socks !
Nice scarf too.
Posted by: Emma at September 19, 2005 11:55 AM
Beautiful stuff as usual!
Sorry to hear the gloom-mongers have been scratching around. Hopefully, you'll find distractions as we move into the cooler knitting season. Apparently it's going to be a cold winter, so plenty of snuggling on the sofa with Mr Raitte and a cosy knit!
Hope to see you soon.
Posted by: Noo at September 19, 2005 12:47 PM
Dear sweet heavens! Can I be annoying an ask when the pattern for both socks will be available?? Your socks are just so elegant- love them.
Also- what pattern is that scarf-doodle? It's so beautiful.
Posted by: Lelah at September 19, 2005 05:35 PM
hi anna, i LOVE the sockapal-2-za socks!! they are divine! and the one you're working on looks equally pretty, too. i'm stitching away the turtleneck shrug for you, hope i'll have enough yarn.
Posted by: blossom at September 19, 2005 08:31 PM
Lovely socks! Your dyeing turned out very well too! That pink and white combo is quite something. :-)
Posted by: Vicki at September 19, 2005 08:50 PM
I'm going to have to chime in with everyone else and say that when you have a chance, in your leisure, and if you feel like it, I would love to see that sock pattern. The falling leaves are elegant as well. I love Annie's patterns.
Posted by: Julia at September 19, 2005 11:34 PM
lovely, lovely...such gorgeous knitting warms my heart. hope you are well. take care.
Posted by: mrspilkington at September 20, 2005 02:16 AM
I love the Backyard Leaves scarf especially, but all your projects are beautiful!
Posted by: Liana at September 20, 2005 03:52 AM
The socks you knot for your sock pal are simply stunning. Will you be sharing the pattern? :)
Posted by: Stephanie at September 20, 2005 01:01 PM
Your socks are beautiful ... I love the pattern. Congratulations!
Posted by: Ruth at September 20, 2005 02:59 PM
Beautiful socks; I really like the cuff detail. The color, too. And the name is perfect. Lucky sock pal!
Posted by: MJ at September 20, 2005 09:38 PM
Love the socks! And me wanne have the pattern too, if you decide on sharing it!
Greets!
Posted by: Emily at September 21, 2005 08:36 AM
Hello, those Giotto socks are truly a lovely marriage of yarn and pattern, and I do hope you make your lovely design available. I'm in the process of devouring your entire blog--it's so inspirational. I wish you well.
Posted by: Jacqueline Mary at September 26, 2005 01:33 AM
Another comment, lol! I'm late with this b/c work has been hogging my time, but are you going to offer that pattern for sale? **hint, hint**
Posted by: Liz at September 27, 2005 03:13 PM
I found my way here from your Sockpal's blog, and I'd really love to get my hands on your pattern. Do you plan to sell it? Those are truly lovely socks. I can see why it was hard to part with them.
Posted by: Snow at September 28, 2005 09:57 PM