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Tres bien ensemble

Red Stripe.

4/19/2012

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There wasn't a process of progress to these socks. This was my first time knitting  'plain' socks, and I didn't realize how much faster/easier they materialize than their lace/cabled cousins. I think these could easily be accomplished in a single sitting, given the right motivation. Kinda cool. And, definitely a useful tool to have in the toolbox for those months when time is less than readily available.  

I'm trying really hard to work from and make room in my stash. It's not easy, but it is educational. For example, I've learned I definitely have room for sock yarn expansion. I'm down to the bottom of the barrel on sock weight yarn. The two skeins I combined to knit this pair: unmarked  and acquired during a swap two years ago. I can't be 100% sure, but they both feel like wool. The grey is a coarse and raw feeling strand. And, the red had a lanolin-like quality to it.

To accomplish the pattern, I used Kim Haesemeyer's Striped Alpaca Socks. I made it from cuff to toe using only pattern 2, so I didn't get the full effect of the original striping, but I think I squeezed in enough to get adequate visual appeal from the gradient patterning. 

It was awfully refreshing to finish these socks. Having them done means I have one fewer project to divide my attention while I try to hop back on the wagon. 
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Also, I want to extend a HUGE THANK YOU! to Natalie for giving me a second Versatile Blogger Nomination. I posted my acceptance previously, here, if you're interested. Please hop over and see Natalie's noms!
29 Comments
Lynn link
4/19/2012 01:15:53 pm

LOVE these. Stripes are just too good for words...

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Truly Myrtle link
4/19/2012 06:19:08 pm

LOVE! the colours are great and the stripes are so cool - I love stripes :) off to check out that pattern for my bits and bobs of sock wool in my basket.

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Faith link
4/19/2012 10:17:27 pm

I love these! They are such a bright spot of happiness on your feet.

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isaida link
4/19/2012 10:36:08 pm

Love these!

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Lisa link
4/19/2012 10:54:20 pm

I love those socks, the colors go great and the stripes are so pretty! I agree that plain socks knit so much faster, and you are proof that they can still be beautiful!

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Marie/Underground Crafter link
4/19/2012 11:47:49 pm

I love these! The color contrast is so exiting! I'm working my way through stash yarn, too. It has challenges but it is definitely also rewarding.

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Regula Bartholdi link
4/20/2012 03:05:22 am

Love your socks. The red and grey are perfect together. Just the same combination as my neighbour's sweater I like so much. :-) Unfortunatelly, there are no such yarns in my stash, which I have to minimize.

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Sam link
4/20/2012 04:05:38 am

Loving the stripes

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Whitney link
4/20/2012 04:27:10 am

Those turned out great! I love the colors together. The red stripes really stand out again the gray.

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Hege link
4/20/2012 04:46:57 am

Love those stripes!
Have a great weekend :)

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Vivian link
4/20/2012 07:00:22 am

Thanks for visiting my blog! Your new socks look very sassy, love the irregular stripes.

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Minding My Own Stitches link
4/20/2012 07:41:08 am

Great socks! Stripes are always so fun, and I really like those bright red heels! It's also a great sock yarn stash-buster.

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Kathleen link
4/20/2012 07:54:33 am

Yum, red and grey (and yum, <i>stripes</i>. I love me some stripes.). Excellent colour combination, excellent knitting, I wish I were wearing these right now!

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Liz link
4/20/2012 08:37:14 am

I love the socks! The colours look great together. I'm trying knit from stash too because my yarn box is overflowing, lol. Maybe I should try making socks :)

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kramersmama link
4/20/2012 08:41:21 am

Super Cute!!

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Pumpkin link
4/20/2012 08:49:46 am

Beautiful socks, and amazing pictures of said socks! The striping is fantastic!

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Randi link
4/20/2012 09:22:20 am

I love those stripes! I agree that a plain pair of socks is one of the quickest, most satisfying knits possible.

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Michele link
4/20/2012 10:21:23 am

OMG I love those. That color combo is FAB!!!
(Ohhhhhhhh you make me want to work on my socks that I've ignored for months...)

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Kim S link
4/20/2012 05:14:33 pm

I love the colours - the red with the grey works perfect together and makes these striped sock super funky. Love them!

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SusanD1408 Crocht Addict link
4/20/2012 05:52:33 pm

I love the colour of the socks!

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Elisabeth Andree link
4/20/2012 07:52:32 pm

Your socks are eyecatchers! I think they are looking great, love te stripes:)

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faye link
4/20/2012 09:58:24 pm

Cute socks! And congrats on getting a second nomination! Woo hoo! :)

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kala link
4/21/2012 09:27:48 am

Those are beautiful, I love stripes!

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Pearlin link
4/21/2012 11:15:19 pm

soo pretty .Love the colour and the stripes

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erin kate link
4/22/2012 05:18:38 am

Gorgeous socks! Love them!

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Dahle link
4/22/2012 07:09:12 am

LOVE the socks. Good job!

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Cheryl link
4/22/2012 08:09:01 pm

Oh wow, these are so gorgeous! I love the super bright pops of red against the grey, and the varying the stripe thickness looks so fun! That's another pattern to add to my queue then... :)

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Nadia link
4/27/2012 05:52:09 am

Love those socks! They just jumped out at me.

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Kim Haesemeyer link
6/16/2012 07:59:56 am

Your socks look great! Thanks so much for choosing my pattern.

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