Shapely Sandal Socks

Ever since I saw this pattern, I was in love and wanted to knit this pair. I rarely purchase a sock pattern, unless it's different, like this one. This is the Shapely Sandal Sock pattern by Heart String Fiber Art . The pattern calls for two strands held together or as I choose to do it, use a worsted weight yarn. I've chosen Artyarns Supermerino in the color # 102, which was in my stash and I didn't know what else to do. For my size 10 1/4 feet, two skeins where not enough.

Look at this construction! See the diamonds? And - hold your breath, they are knit cuff down! Oh yeah! I had to kitchener the toes! I did that - soso, not invisible, but it will do. I had to rip out the second kitchenered toe, but for some reason, I did it differently, after another instruction and it turned out just awful. Ripping out kitchenered stuff is not fun and not easy. Thank god it was only a few stitches!

They fit very well, but are on the very warm side, which is a good thing, since we've had -25 degree here (but not today, it's +2 C outside and my lovely snow is m-e-l-t-i-n-g!!!)

Look at the heel! Isn't it a beauty? I LOVE it!

The best part about these socks is, that this pattern is so easy, it's unbelievable! I didn't need the instructions for the second sock. I got it real quick, and ahem, I'm usually not that quick to memorize something. And they are a fast knit. I did this pair in two days, just in the evenings! Didn't I say they are quick?!

I'm sure I'll knit them again, and again, and again. Right after I knit some other stuff! ;o)

Couldn't leave you without a dogie picture. Biko is sun bathing (not today though, today is dreary.)

Oh, and I almost forgot. Once again, Sybille made a wonderful Patchwork shawl with her left over sock yarn! One day I'll make one too. This is so beautiful!