Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Estonian socks # 2

Over the weekend I've finished this pair of socks. It's my entry for Wandering Cat Yarns Summer Stitch-along.

Estonian socks # 2

I've been looking forward to knit with this sock yarn base for a while now. I absolutely LOVE it! This is a 3-ply sock yarn, merino fiber, with one strand being superwash, that's why the colors are not absorbed equally. It's not the usual soft merino, but that's totally O.K. with me. I only hope they will hold up well. It was a little splitty at first, until I got used to knitting with it, but I love the knit fabric it gave me on 2.5mm needles.

Estonian socks # 2

Estonian socks # 2

Estonian socks # 2

Excuse the many pictures, but I'm just so darn happy with them.

I've got the color work pattern from the book "Estonian socks all around the world". It's not a real pattern book with A-Z instructions, but I don't need that. I've made my May socks from that book too, but have yet to show them here on the blog. I've already planned a third pair, just have to pick the colors.

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And some sleeping dogs, which I love to let lie....

getting used to being in the studio

Happy and Denny

March 25

Denny and Maggie

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17 comments:

  1. ikkiMay 25, 2011 4:19 a.m.

    Lovely socks You have made.

    And Your dogs, they are lovely. And i`m just waiting the day he is sleeping...now it is too much new things all around all the time ;)

    Hugs to Denny

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  2. 2pawMay 25, 2011 6:40 a.m.

    Oh I love the way the dogs sleep, and the way Denny makes sure he shares himself out evenly!!!
    Gorgeous sock, they are just sooo lovely. Their oppositeness is beautiful!!

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  3. CelticCastOnMay 25, 2011 7:23 a.m.

    Awesome!!! When I first started reading your blog, you know eon`s ago. I couldn`t wait to see what socks you would knit next because you always chose the best colour combos.. and you did it again.... hummm that felt like I was a judge on American Idol hehehe

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  4. momsue84May 25, 2011 8:08 a.m.

    I love your socks, too!! And who can resist sleeping dogs?!?! That's when I sneak over and snuggle Milo.

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  5. knottygnomeMay 25, 2011 9:23 a.m.

    i love the subtle color variation of the yarn. pretty socks!

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  6. JewleighMay 25, 2011 9:35 a.m.

    Those socks are beautiful!! The colors are gorgeous, and I love blue and orange together :)

    The dogs are sweet as ever.

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  7. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 12:22 p.m.

    The socks look completely awesome! you should be really happy with them, you did an amazing job. As always I love seeing pictures of the puppers.

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  8. MichelleMay 25, 2011 1:27 p.m.

    Gotta love blue and orange together! I think Denny spied you taking that photo with Happy.

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  9. FreyalynMay 25, 2011 2:40 p.m.

    I love Maggie's crossed back legs - Lunil is often the same. What cuties...

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  10. BeaMay 25, 2011 2:51 p.m.

    tja, so sind die Geschmäcker verschieden - alle schreien Hurra und ich find die Farben zu grell. Das Muster ist schön, aber die Farben wären nicht die Meinen.

    Grüßle, die Bea

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  11. RhondaMay 25, 2011 2:59 p.m.

    The socks are amazing, I guess I'll have to try some of the Tabby Cat.
    I can't imagine living with 3 dogs, 1 is enough.

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  12. SusanMay 25, 2011 6:57 p.m.

    Stunning socks! Really beautiful!

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  13. BeverlyMay 25, 2011 7:12 p.m.

    Love your socks. Especially that they are opposites.

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  14. WanderingcatstudioMay 25, 2011 10:06 p.m.

    I'm still amazed at how fast those socks flew off your needles. Mom and I were a little apprehensive about the Tabby Cat. It's not as soft, but I think it will have it's uses!

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  15. Carrie#KMay 27, 2011 4:03 p.m.

    They look so peaceful sleeping....

    Nice socks!

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  16. WaldenMay 27, 2011 8:59 p.m.

    Love the socks! The puppies are adorable as usual. I love how Maggie has her legs crossed as she sleeps!

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  17. Christy JJune 02, 2011 2:12 p.m.

    Wow for the colors! Great design. Patterns on the leg are often covered by pantlegs. These socks are made for my Mary Jane shoes! Totally love them.

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