Last Fall I test knit a pattern for jeannie cartmel designs who gave all her testers a free pattern for testing. At that time - this yarn told me it wanted to be woodelves - and I even started them back in October 2009. But they sat around unloved until finally I ripped them. Last month (?) I was cleaning up the bits and bobs of yarn left lying around my house (yes, it is everywhere). And I found the yarn again - then I grabbed the pattern and got to work.
The only change I made was to knit a "traditional" gusset. This time I purled the stitches. I love it!
These socks are warm and cushy and fit just right. Too bad I say "blech" every time I look at them. It is no way indicates my happiness level - I just think it's a funny name for the color!
They make "blech" sound great! :)
ReplyDeletePretty!
They look more denim to me. Try thinking soft, well worn jeans instead.
ReplyDeleteA very lovely Blech, if only all Blech looked like that! I agree with Sue, the look like soft denim.
ReplyDeleteStunning! I wish I could knit socks again. What is wrong with me!? Sue's right... they look like the perfect pair of jeans, broken in and comfy.
ReplyDeleteThey look great!! :)
ReplyDeleteit is a funny name for the color. My little guy is fond of saying Blech to everything he dislikes, especially food. I wouldn't let him say that to this color!
ReplyDeleteodd name for a color... but beautiful socks!
ReplyDeleteThose are gorgeous! Yeah, if only all things "blech" looked as good.
ReplyDeleteIt may be that yarn colour's name, but the result is "anti-blech". Such a beautiful, Escher-like stitch pattern. I'm sure you will feel so good when you wear them, to know your cosily warm feet are encased in such stunning socks!
ReplyDeleteThey're gorgeous! Gives a whole new definition to "Blech". :)
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