Friday, July 11, 2008

Test knit socks

I've been waiting for Bea to give me a link to the finished pattern, which is now available in English. She's still working on the German version. Since this was all finished some time ago, there's no reason not to show it to you now.

I've been lucky to be able to test knit "Cross and Meet" socks by Beate Zaech. This pattern comes in two versions. I've knit the lace version. Dave did the cabled version.
So far there's only a ravelry link for the pattern.

Of course red socks are hard to photograph. I've used Regia stretch, because that's what Bea used for her pair, and I happened to have this yarn in my stash. I didn't like the yarn much. It was very splitty, sometimes the stretch material looked through. The color isn't my favorite either, I bought it online, because it was on sale. I do however like this pattern very much. They fit comfortable, and I'll be happy to wear them a lot. I think I'll knit the cabled version some day too.

specifics:

pattern: "Cross and meet" by Beate Zaech

yarn: Regia stretch, color# 32,

needles: 2.25mm, 5 DP

size: 10.25" for myself

start-finish: June 20 - 25

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24 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 11, 2008 6:51 a.m.

    They do look quite comfortable!

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  2. sgeddesJuly 11, 2008 8:14 a.m.

    beautifully knit! I lvoe the detail on the back of the leg.

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  3. Kris BJuly 11, 2008 8:51 a.m.

    Very pretty socks. I like the lines in it and how they carry thru the heel, very nice. I think if I was to do these I would do the lace version.

    I had to laugh at your comments about the yarn. The things we will buy when they are on sale ;).

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  4. AnonymousJuly 11, 2008 9:22 a.m.

    just added these to my ravelry queue. Loved the ways yours came out and couldn't resist

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  5. CelticCastOnJuly 11, 2008 1:03 p.m.

    yummy! I love that colour!

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  6. TaraJuly 11, 2008 1:10 p.m.

    Very nice! They look like they'd be suitable for both men and women.

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  7. Mr Puffy's Knitting Blog:July 11, 2008 3:58 p.m.

    Wonderful socks! What an intricate pattern - I really like the design elements. It's always a hit and miss when you buy on-line. Mostly I'm really pleased - but I have yarn in my stash that I may never knit where the color wasn't quite what I expected.

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  8. AnonymousJuly 11, 2008 4:24 p.m.

    Those are really cute! the red is a nice tone too.

    Aw. I'm glad your bear found a good home.

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  9. BeverlyJuly 11, 2008 6:54 p.m.

    The color is great and they look so comfy.

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  10. peaknitsJuly 11, 2008 7:18 p.m.

    Very nice, what a great heel and shape! Nice test knitting too!

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  11. AnonymousJuly 12, 2008 2:30 a.m.

    :-)

    I'm very very pleased that you like the result of the pattern.

    I knitted the lace version by using a non-stretchy yarn. Only my cabled version is in Regia stretch. Found the stretch yarn nice to knit, hadn't that splitting problem with it.

    And now - I want to thank you again and again and again for your so helpful tips to improve the pattern.

    Love
    Bea

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  12. The Kelly Green RogueJuly 12, 2008 10:28 a.m.

    very pretty!

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  13. Tracy PurtscherJuly 12, 2008 9:50 p.m.

    These socks look great! I checked out the cabled version as well and now I don't know which (prob'ly both) to put on the list.

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  14. Life's a StitchJuly 13, 2008 11:57 a.m.

    Very nice. Now if we could just get that braided shawl translated into English.

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  15. Gloria PatreJuly 13, 2008 8:49 p.m.

    I really love these socks! The lace pattern is so unique! Nice color too! Another 5-star pair! LOL!!

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  16. eyeleenJuly 13, 2008 9:04 p.m.

    Beautiful detail on the back. They look wonderful.

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  17. AnonymousJuly 14, 2008 6:48 a.m.

    Ich glaub, die Anleitung gönn ich mir auch.
    Sehen wunderbar aus die Socken.

    LG Susi

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  18. picperficJuly 15, 2008 6:09 a.m.

    I found these on Dave;s blog this morning, I love the lace version! They look great!

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  19. AnonymousJuly 16, 2008 2:35 a.m.

    Lovely pattern!

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  20. HeikeJuly 16, 2008 1:04 p.m.

    Toll Toll Toll!!
    Man sollte solche Socken nur bei kurzen Hosen tragen damit sie jeder bewundern kann.
    Die stricke ich auf jeden Fall auch!!

    LG Heike

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  21. hakuchoJuly 18, 2008 7:05 p.m.

    Beautiful socks :)

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  22. HanneJJuly 21, 2008 2:01 a.m.

    Great socks! They're really pretty..
    About the mittens you mentioned in my blog; I don't think the pattern is avaliable in English. But maybe it will be one day?

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  23. T-MomJuly 25, 2008 5:04 p.m.

    Oo, nice socks! Looks like it's time for me to check in on Ravelry.

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  24. VioliknitJuly 26, 2008 4:09 p.m.

    Beautiful socks! I've queued them already!

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