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Tres bien ensemble

Sprinter

2/5/2012

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These socks are so fast, I blinked and they were done. 
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These are my first Jaywalkers. But, I have a feeling I will knit this pattern again, dozens of times. The two row repeat makes these mindlessly enjoyable. Of course, I made modifications so they would fit. I only cast on 60sts (the smallest size in the pattern has the knitter cast on 84).  And, I accommodated the reduction by knitting the second round as:  *kf&b, K5, DD, K5, kf&b*. Last, during the gusset, I decreased to 54 sts.  
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The yarn is Crazy Zauberball sock weight. It's pretty funky. My curiosity got the best of me after seeing these wildly wound orbs in a basket near the register at a LYS. It was a lot of fun to watch the color changes as I knit. The fabric knits up into a lightweight material, and is generally comfortable, but the most remarkable quality is definitely the coloring. Other knitters have noted knots in their balls, but I didn't encounter any, at least not yet. I can't wait to get my hands on more color varieties! 
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This pattern used VERY little yardage. Surprisingly, I still have 71 grams (roughly 325 yds) left to my Zauberball! I'm not sure how that worked out (I typically use ~300 yds in a pair of socks), but, based on my math, it should be enough for at least another pair! 
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I'm pretty pumped to have my first monthly project finished. Even with the extra day we gain during leap year, February still steals a day/two away from D-Day and adds a little pressure to deadline knitting. My sweater is sitting ready, awaiting kick-off. I'm only watching for the commercials, being as there aren't any good teams playing this year. :-P 

How's your project progress this month?
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Lisa link
2/5/2012 09:14:10 am

WOW. I wish my LYS sold zauerball, because those are amazing! The pattern is perfect for the yarn variations. I think that those socks just look so much fun! Congrats on the amazing socks. :)

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Katie L. Cavanaugh(Mrs. C.) link
2/6/2012 05:49:56 am

I love the yarn for these socks...so crazy and wild...and thanks for the wonderful comments on my blog today ( http://thelifeadventuresofmrsc.blogspot.com )

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Erin link
2/6/2012 08:11:59 pm

I love your Jaywalkers! They are awesome! I made those socks quite a few years ago and had a bit of difficulty until I upped my needle size, otherwise they were too snug.

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Nadia link
2/8/2012 06:35:57 am

Your sock colors are always awesome!
I have yet to complete a project for the year, but I'm working on it. Maybe I'll start this weekend.

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Hege link
2/13/2012 03:59:16 am

Wow. That's some crazy colours!

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Mary link
2/20/2012 02:32:14 pm

Ok that's it. I'm making Jaywalkers this year. I've been letting the thought of my second pair of socks be Jaywalkers and yours have pushed me over the edge. Love those colors!!

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Jessica link
2/22/2012 06:10:16 am

I love these socks and how cheerful they are!

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