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January 11, 2006
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Do you love sleevecaps? I do. The gradual but gruelling incline from wrist to armpit seems never-ending but at last you reach the magic words, “Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows” and then you hurtle, like running down the hill you just slogged up. As a grown-up, I don’t run down nearly enough hills. I may take steps to remedy that but in the meantime I have sleevecaps.
This Karabella yarn is heaven to knit with. The softness, and the colour which has something malty about it, reminds me of the inside of a Malteser, a hazelnut meringue, coffee-flavoured icecream. It’s too dark in this picture. I waited all last week for the weekend, hoping for daylight by which to photograph, but alas even between the hours of 10am and 2pm the light could only be described at best as murky. My choices: make do, or have a pictureless journal til Spring.
Thank goodness for brightness adjustment.
Nautilus socks, started 15 Sept 05 finished 7 Jan 06
Pattern: My own, available here, or as part of a set here here.
Yarn: Koigu KPPPM
These were almost finished months ago, but languished in my knitting basket until last week – all that needed doing was the cuff of the second sock. I love them, but they are very open and lacy; definitely a Spring sock so they won’t see much wear for a while. There’s a closer-up picture of the stitch pattern here (scroll down). Patterns for these, Giotto and Badcaul coming very (very) soon.
£2 - you will be sent a link to download the pattern as an electronic (pdf) file, approx 600K.
Posted by Anna at January 11, 2006 08:54 AM
Comments
I think your photos look pretty darn good, actually. As do your wonderful neat stitches. Top job!
Posted by: Leisl at January 11, 2006 09:58 AM
Lovely socks. The more subtle colourways of Koigu are wonderful aren't they?
Posted by: Mary at January 11, 2006 10:57 AM
Oh, more socks! i am on a sock bender at present but mine are umm a little less subtle than yours. LOL. congrats on being a finalist too!
Posted by: lynne s of oz at January 11, 2006 11:16 AM
Maybe your new socks will bring a little sunshine into your neck of the woods. They are lovely!
Posted by: yahaira at January 11, 2006 12:13 PM
The sleeve cap looks good as does your stitch pattern - very pretty! I like the socks very much too, you are becoming a very prolific sock pattern writer and knitter!
Go and run down a hill today, just for the fun of it....
Posted by: Anita at January 11, 2006 12:19 PM
Sleevecaps, or that section of the sweater where you start binding off to get ready for the sleeve. Ooohhh that makes me so happy!
Posted by: toni at January 11, 2006 12:47 PM
I think the color of the sleeve came out wonderfully. Its a nice brown that looks really soft and stimulating to knit with.
I can't wait to see the finished object.
Posted by: Latoya at January 11, 2006 02:03 PM
Lighting or no, somehow your pictures always look lovely. As do the socks, of course.
Posted by: Cheryl at January 11, 2006 02:08 PM
I love those socks! How cute!!
Posted by: Chris at January 11, 2006 02:42 PM
Oh, how am I ever to get out of this sock phase if you are posting your lovely new patterns? I love your sleevecap analogy, as well.
Posted by: Mary-Heather at January 11, 2006 02:49 PM
Be still my heart! Three gorgeous sock patterns coming out all at once? I'm not sure I can handle that much sock excitement. ;-)
And you really have an eye for the Koigu. Somehow your texture patterns are never obscured by the colorways you choose. That's a real gift, I think.
Posted by: Beth S. at January 11, 2006 03:02 PM
pretty socks. and of course i can't wait for the patterns.
Posted by: blossom at January 11, 2006 03:18 PM
Hey Anna,
Is the sleeve cap a part of your own design? You knit so fast, I have a hard time keeping up with you! :)
Love the socks and the color.
Posted by: Liz at January 11, 2006 03:41 PM
Beautiful work, as usual. And three sock patterns? Three? Hmm.... Which to knit first? :)
Posted by: nikki the blogless at January 11, 2006 05:26 PM
Lovey work as usual! I am so inpired by your work, and excited to hear more sock patterns are on there way. I just finished my elfine socks and couldn't be happier! Thanks for the amazing pattern!
Posted by: Joelene at January 11, 2006 05:29 PM
I've wanted to get my hands on some Karabella for the longest time. I guess I just have to live vicariously through you.
Posted by: Nik at January 11, 2006 07:51 PM
Ahh--I need some new bus socks! How exciting.
The sweater is going beautifully, and the color looks gorgeous from my dark, cloudy neck of the woods.
Posted by: Ashley at January 11, 2006 08:41 PM
God I know EXACTLY what you mean about sleeves. They take me days and then the cap takes an hour!
Posted by: jen at January 11, 2006 09:17 PM
The sleeve looks beautiful. Can't wait to see your new patterns.
change of topic - When I was looking for info on how people had modified the neckline of the NbaT, I found your post from last spring offering your notes on making the neck more scooped. If you still have that info available, I'd love to have it!
Posted by: Diana at January 12, 2006 02:19 AM
Ooh... can't wait to see the finished product!!! And your socks are so cute!
Posted by: lyn at January 12, 2006 03:02 AM
Hi,
I just came upon your blog and am so excited! Sorry I couldn't find a separate email address to send this but I love your original designs -- sweaters, socks, dog sweater, all of it.
I have a business that sells independent designers' knitting and crochet patterns in downloadable format and would love to
include your patterns. Since exclusivity is not required, The Knitting Vault (http://www.theknittingvault.com) would be an
additional outlet or sales venue for your creative designs. Please check it out, particularly the Designers Area (http://www.theknittingvault.com/designerarea.asp)
and let me know what you think.
Posted by: Fredda at January 14, 2006 12:50 AM