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April 27, 2006
Mission Accomplished
I am most pleased to report that the Sockapaloooza Socks are hot off the needles.
And the ends are even woven in! WooHoo. Plus, they appear to fit (well, they fit me)
All that is left to do is give them a little bath tonight and lay them out to dry. Then I can get them packaged up Monday night and ready to mail off to my pal on the 2nd - right on schedule thank you very much. I always knew I worked best under pressure - I don't know why I was stressed. Oh wait, I remember. All that other stuff I was going to do this week - the bag, the packing - that kind of stuff, didn't get done. Just the socks. But, I might still be able to finish the bag tonight. And I maybe ought to do some laundry so I have some clean undies to take on my trip. And maybe pack some clothes. Ya know, the little things.
Project Details:
Pattern: Pomatomus
Yarn: Sundara Yarn Multicolored Sock Yarn in Emergency Sock Pal
Needles: 2.5mm Addi Natura 6" dpns
Modifications/Thoughts: I didn't modify the pattern at all, except I adjusted the needle size to get the appropriate gauge. I really enjoyed knitting the pattern and I think it works well with the multicolored yarn. I found knitting socks for someone else to be kind of stressful. I'm worried about whether they'll fit, but it's really too late to do anything about it now. Our feet measurements are close, so I hope that since they fit me, they'll fit my pal.
Comments
I wish I was your pal. :) They're beautiful.
Posted by: Imbrium at April 27, 2006 2:16 PM
Yay for finishing!!!! They look *awesome* and your pal is super lucky!!
Posted by: caitlyn at April 27, 2006 2:18 PM
They are lovely, what a lucky pal!
Posted by: Steph at April 27, 2006 2:18 PM
Beatiful! You have a lucky pal. (I knew you'd get them done)
Posted by: PumpkinMama at April 27, 2006 2:20 PM
Congrats on finishing them up! I'm sure it is a relief for you, considering all of the sock drama that led up to this finished pair. :-) Who knew sock knitting could cause such stress?
Posted by: Cyndi at April 27, 2006 2:21 PM
They're awesome. I think I'd have trouble parting with them...lucky sockpal!!
Posted by: allison at April 27, 2006 2:23 PM
Whew! Doesn't it feel good to have them done? Deadline knitting is so stressful. ;-)
They look fantastic. I'll be waiting by the mailbox with bated breath come Tuesday!
Posted by: Cara at April 27, 2006 2:23 PM
Superb! I must make some of these socks--they just moved to the first spot in the queue.
Posted by: Jenny Raye at April 27, 2006 2:31 PM
Just fabulous! Of course they'll fit and you'll have a very happy pal!!
Posted by: margene at April 27, 2006 2:34 PM
Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Leslie at April 27, 2006 2:36 PM
Awesome!
Posted by: Angela at April 27, 2006 2:37 PM
They look great! I knew you could do it. your pal is going to love them.
Posted by: Rebekah at April 27, 2006 2:44 PM
Okay, Steph - you ARE sending those to me, aren't you? Lovely p-socks. Outstanding.
Posted by: christine at April 27, 2006 2:45 PM
Love them! That is a great pattern....now you need to make a pair for YOU!
Posted by: Marcia at April 27, 2006 3:31 PM
you are making me feel guilty about my lone potomus sock... i guess it needs a mate!
Yours are beautiful. Love the color. Lucky sock pal!
Posted by: Coleen at April 27, 2006 3:52 PM
Lovely lovely! Was the pattern as hard as it looks?
Posted by: Zarah at April 27, 2006 4:00 PM
What gorgeous socks! I really need to learn how to knit me some socks. Semi-instant gratification!
Posted by: Sarah at April 27, 2006 5:33 PM
Gorgeous! Congratulations finishing!
And, thank god, the yarn hanks match and no pooling! I'm so relieved!
Can I steal (to my own server) some of your photos for my gallery?
Posted by: Purly Whites at April 27, 2006 5:45 PM
Congratulations! I'm sure you'll get the rest of the little things done too.
Posted by: Emily at April 27, 2006 6:15 PM
Gee I hope I am your pal!
Posted by: Carla at April 27, 2006 6:47 PM
WOO HOO! They are complete and they look awesome! Nice job! I can't wait to see the finished bag!
Posted by: Stephanie at April 27, 2006 7:27 PM
Fantastic! Wow, I really wish I could touch and see them in person, I know how great the yarn feels! And right on time!
Posted by: grumperina at April 27, 2006 8:19 PM
Those look great, Stephanie! Your sock pal is one lucky duck!
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool at April 27, 2006 9:13 PM
oh wow, those are so beautiful!! i'm totally jealous, those are some nice pomatomaoadofus socks :-) your pal will be very pleased!! i found that the pattern is very elastic, so it should probably fit her.
Posted by: Erin at April 27, 2006 10:26 PM
You did it. I knew you would. They look great, too.
Posted by: Becky at April 28, 2006 12:11 AM
Hi from Austria! Wow! Your Pomatomus socks are sooo gorgeous - I love the colors you used, they're truly tempting, and the pattern is just so beautiful that I have to try my hands at it soonest possible! Great work!
Posted by: Dipsy at April 28, 2006 12:31 AM
That is one lucky sock pal.
Posted by: claudia at April 28, 2006 7:23 AM
Those socks are bee-you-tee-full! Your sock pal is very lucky!
Posted by: mari at April 28, 2006 8:00 AM
My cardinal rule of packing is yarn first, then clothes.
Posted by: Theresa at April 28, 2006 8:28 AM
They're really pretty! I agree with you about knitting for someone else... stressful. But I think it just requires a special kind of zen. Lucky sock pal!
Posted by: Ann at April 28, 2006 8:52 AM
Congrats on finishing the socks, they look great! Your sockpal will be so pleased!!
Posted by: Wanda at April 28, 2006 9:08 AM
Your pal is so lucky! they are like works of art for feet! Beautiful, Steph :)
Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Lolly at April 28, 2006 9:29 AM
Wonderful socks! I am proud of you for finishing them just in time. I used to be the type of person who worked well under the pressure of deadlines but I am not so sure any more. Your sock pal will LOVE them!
Posted by: emily at April 29, 2006 8:08 AM
So pretty - loooove the purples!
Posted by: jillian at April 29, 2006 11:29 AM
They look fabulous!!!
Posted by: Carrie at April 30, 2006 4:23 PM
the color choice is to die for. I have been debating about whether I wanted to knit these socks.
Posted by: Nik at May 1, 2006 4:47 PM
Perfect! I just finished up my socks this afternoon and will be blocking them overnight! I can't wait to try that pattern out too :)
Posted by: Dani at May 1, 2006 5:34 PM
They're wonderful!! I love the colors!!
Posted by: Kathy at May 4, 2006 12:32 PM
