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Scott Base Socks

8/26/2013

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These socks have been off the needles for some time. They've been shooting me nasty looks from across the room and shouting, "Hey, LADY! Yoohoo. Remember us. Take our picture. Put us on the blog. We're pretty".  
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I've been feeling spread too thin a lot lately. More on that later, but suffice to say, It's been a chaotic summer. Sometimes my real life gets in the way of my blog life. I have a feeling time constraints are going to increase before they decrease. But, I'll be checking in from time to time whenever I'm able. And, no, I'm not pregnant, just to throw that out there.
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Back to the socks. If they look familiar, it's because they use the same stitch pattern as the Alec XL I knit for Mike. Actually, I cast on these socks more than a month before I started work on Mike's sweater. Which, says a lot about my productivity. The pattern is Scott Base by Sarah Ronchetti. And, they're everything that a good sock ought to be. Sturdy. Elegant. Classic. Understated. 
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This stitch pattern is very easy to memorize and these socks make for a wonderful purse project. I like them enough, they rival Hermoine's Everyday sock, my long-standing favorite sock pattern, for the #1 slot on my list of favorites.
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While we're on the subject of new favorites, I knit these with my new needles. I wish I could give credit to the blogger who guided me towards Dyakcraft, alas, I can't track down the post. Regardless, since I discovered circular needles, I've not knit with anything but. I also tend to knit pretty quickly, so I prefer metal needles. I have three sets of interchangable needles Boye, Knitpicks and Addiclicks, the latter being my preferred, but none of these sets contains needles smaller than a size 4US. I've also been building my collection of Signature Needles, but the smallest they run is size 3US. This is a huge issue for me, because I prefer to knit most of my projects with smaller gauge. All my fine tipped needles are fixed, which means having to buy multiple sets with different cable lengths. Not awesome. Well, the geniuses at Dyakcraft created an entirely new system of interchangeable needles that come exclusively in smaller sizes. The set contains needles Size 0US- 3US. I would have spread the word about them sooner, but these socks were the first project I used them, and I wanted to be able to back-up my endorsement.  
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To be frank, I LOVE them. LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. They (or I) were a bit clumsy in the beginning. Their steel construction makes them both heavy and non-flexible in comparison to other varieties of metal needle. It took me a minute to get comfortable knitting with them. Once we got acquainted, there was no stopping us. In addition to my admiration of their small sizes, I love that these needles come in a custom sewn and signed needle case, and they're craftsman made in Vermont, USA. Aside from the Heavy Metal set, they make an array of beautifully painted wooden needles and crochet hooks- Something for everyone. Go check them out. Dyakcraft is in no way involved in this glowing review. Heck, I'd be surprised if they managed to stumble upon it. I just really enjoy this product and I bet some of you would too. 
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Pattern: Scott Base  by Sarah Ronchetti
Yarn: Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock in Tumbled Stone
Needles: Dyakcraft Heavy Metal Size 0US
25 Comments
randipants link
8/26/2013 12:02:23 pm

Oooohhhhh, they're beautiful! And they've now been queued!

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Michelle link
8/28/2013 06:59:49 am

Thanks, Randi! I seriously enjoy the pattern. I'm planning several more pairs

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Lisa link
8/26/2013 12:42:12 pm

Love the socks (Sarah's designs are always great) and I'll be checking out the needle set as soon as my self-imposed knitting tool fast has been lifted!

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Michelle link
8/28/2013 06:47:57 am

The needles are fantastic! And, the way they've designed them is brilliant. It made me jealous I didn't think of it first. I'm really excited to try knitting a sweater with them.

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Sezza link
8/26/2013 02:32:50 pm

They look wonderful! I'm so glad you enjoyed knitting them. The needles sound amazing! I hope you get a break from life soon!

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Michelle link
8/28/2013 06:49:26 am

Ah, thanks, I'm sure by the time winter rolls around, we'll be slowed to the pace of a snail. Thanks for the great sock pattern, BTW!

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Renee Anne link
8/26/2013 03:24:35 pm

Love them! I might have another pair of socks to knit...which is fine because I have at least 200 skeins of sock yarn in my stash. ::sigh::

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Michelle link
8/28/2013 06:50:36 am

Isn't it funny how quickly the stash amasses?! Forever, I thought I didn't have sock yarn, so I started only buying sock yarn... And, now... Well, Let's just say it's time to switch back to sweater yarn. :-D

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Joelle link
8/26/2013 09:06:38 pm

Beautiful socks! I'm still not really knitting with small gauges, but I'll be checking out the needles when I do. Circulars are just so much more fun!

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Michelle link
8/28/2013 06:51:35 am

Circs are THE BEST. A knitter has so many more options with them than with straights and dpns.

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kristieinbc link
8/26/2013 11:31:07 pm

Great socks! Thanks for the needle review. I have been wondering about those needles - they might just go on my Christmas wish list!

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Michelle link
8/28/2013 06:52:40 am

I'll be interested to hear how you like them. Like I said, it was definitely an adjustment in the beginning, but now, I'm over the moon with them. And, the design is brilliant.

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Lynn link
8/26/2013 11:36:10 pm

LOVE these socks! You're right about everything that makes a great pair of socks- and these are it!

As for being spread too thin... I hear you! I am glad that you found a moment to check in however. Always a pleasure to see what you have been busy with.

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Michelle link
8/28/2013 06:53:33 am

I stopped over at your blog and see that you are spread thin in almost EXACTLY the same way I am! Congrats!

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Meg the Grand link
8/27/2013 03:20:59 am

They are so lovely, my dear!! Very cozy, and perfect for the upcoming Autumn weather :)

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Michelle link
8/28/2013 06:54:16 am

They might even come close to matching my sweater... Hmmm. :-D

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katie metzroth link
8/27/2013 06:47:33 am

Well, I guess we know what Santa will be leaving in my stocking. (thanks for the info!)

love the socks! adding to my Q. :)

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Michelle link
8/28/2013 06:55:17 am

Excited to hear if you love them as much as me, Katie- both the socks and the needles. :-D

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katie metzroth link
8/29/2013 07:38:38 am

Did you go 3.5 or 5 inches with the needles?

Michelle link
9/4/2013 12:29:16 am

I went with the 3.5inch. I use the smallest tips when I use Signatures, so I thought those would be most compatible.

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katie metzroth link
10/16/2013 09:30:50 am

Thanks!!!! :-)

Cloudberry link
8/27/2013 10:48:57 pm

SO pretty!
I really like her designs too.

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Michelle link
8/28/2013 06:55:53 am

Isn't Sarah great?! She does really nice work.

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Jen link
9/1/2013 09:18:34 am

What a wonderful marriage of yarn and pattern! Gorgeous!

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Michelle link
9/4/2013 12:31:25 am

Thank you very much. I'm starting to get a better feel for sock yarns and their stitch definition, but I still struggle with variegated yarns. I wish there was an easy way to know what/how a yarn will look and behave.

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