Friday, August 15, 2008

Dutch Skies Socks

Reading a book a day for over a week now, is hazardess to my health! My bloodpressure is up, the last couple of days I woke up with a headache, and felt dizzy. I've got three more books to go, and than I'll be glad when my guys will be back from vacation, and everyday life will resume.





A while back I had a private swap with dear Hannah, where I've got this sock yarn called " Hollandse Luchten" - "Dutch Skies". It's been a while since I finished them, but here they are now:


Totally made for myself!

My creation

specifics:

yarn: Storm in Wolhalla, color "Hollandse Luchten", 75% wool, 25% nylon, 100g/460yds - wonderful yarn to work with

needles: 2.25m DP

size: 10.25"

pattern: stitch pattern from a Japanese stitch pattern book, "Knitting Pattern Book 300" page 17 # 40

start-finish: July 1 - July 4

Hannah got some fiber to spin from me, unfortunately it was not much, but look what she did with it. Not only did she a fine job spinning it into gorgeous yarn, but she used all of it to make this cute Carolus.

Thanks for the gorgeous yarn, Hannah. I loved knitting with both skeins, and I've already worn this pair.

I'm off to see the doctor in a bit. Wish you all a wonderful weekend!

at

14 comments:

  1. Mr Puffy's Knitting Blog:August 15, 2008 10:28 a.m.

    I never knew reading could be hazardous to health!

    Lovingggggg the socks. The stitch pattern you chose really shows off the yarn to the best advantage!

    ReplyDelete
  2. lexaAugust 15, 2008 11:17 a.m.

    Great socks! Lovely color. :)

    ReplyDelete
  3. hakuchoAugust 15, 2008 11:39 a.m.

    What a great name for your socks!! Love love the stitch pattern...and the color blue is so awesome :)

    ReplyDelete
  4. KelleyAugust 15, 2008 12:34 p.m.

    Those socks are gorgeous. They look just like skies, and the stitch pattern is beautiful. Great job!

    ReplyDelete
  5. CloudberryAugust 15, 2008 3:16 p.m.

    Beautiful socks!

    ReplyDelete
  6. She Knits SocksAugust 15, 2008 6:58 p.m.

    What a wonderful pair of socks! Color and pattern are perfect for each other.

    ReplyDelete
  7. TeresaAugust 15, 2008 10:55 p.m.

    Wow! I think blue is becoming a favorite color for me! These are gorgeous, I love the stitch pattern.

    ReplyDelete
  8. AnonymousAugust 16, 2008 2:54 a.m.

    I am so happy you like the yarn and that you made such beautiful socks of it!

    ReplyDelete
  9. DebiAugust 16, 2008 7:33 a.m.

    Just stunning Monkia!
    Gonna share that dee-licious pattern with your adoring fans? :::bats eyelashes innocently:::

    :)

    ReplyDelete
  10. LineAugust 16, 2008 7:19 p.m.

    I visit Hannah blog and like it very much. I love what you did with the dutch skies yarn. Will you wear them in your klompen?

    ReplyDelete
  11. AnonymousAugust 17, 2008 4:13 a.m.

    I was so curious you made of the yarn Hannah send you. These are stunning; definitly Dutch Skies! I love the pattern, beautiful.

    ReplyDelete
  12. AnnAugust 17, 2008 8:26 p.m.

    Gorgeous socks - love the pattern & the colors. Hope you are better now!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Kris BAugust 18, 2008 7:19 a.m.

    Your Dutch skies socks are awesome. Very pretty yarn and a nice pattern to show them off.

    I really like what Hannah did with the fiber you sent her.

    I hope the Dr. visit went well.

    ReplyDelete
  14. La Cabeza GrandeAugust 20, 2008 8:31 p.m.

    What beautiful socks, Monika! I do hope you are feeling better.

    ReplyDelete