Fata morgana socks
Finished
June 12, 2010
July 30, 2010

Fata morgana socks

Project info
Flutter-by Socks by Shannon Robalino
Knitting
Feet / LegsSocksMid-calf
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Needles & yarn
US 1 - 2.25 mm
Handmaiden Fine Yarn Casbah
32 yards in stash
0.77 skeins = 273.3 yards (249.9 meters), 88 grams
Sommerfuglen in København K, Hovedstaden
May 31, 2010
Notes

CO 20 sts (JMCO).
Incr on every 2nd row to 52 sts, knit 2 rounds, flutterby-pattern.

First I did a regular wrap-and-turn heel, but then I thought of doing a boomerang heel - I’ve never done that before, but heard so much good about it. So I frogged the one heel I knitted again, and have now made boomerang heels instead. They are lovely! It’s definitely going to be my favorite heel from now on :o)

Grew a bit tired of the symmetric butterfly pattern, so ended with making some random butterflies on the cuff, and started the cuff ribbing earlier on some places, creating a smoother transition to the ribbing.

Used a tubular bind off to make the edge stretchy.

These socks are HOT!
I’ve only worn them for a couple of minutes, but my feet are completely warm and cozy :o) - Favorite winter socks are done!


First try:

Using Judy's magic cast on, CO 20 sts (2x10); Incr on every row to 40sts, on every 2nd row to 56 sts.

Frogged again. Socks too big, need to CO less sts..


Previous notes:
On WWKIP-day, I cast on.. After looking at the pattern and the yarn and swatching and so much wanting to start!

Couldn't resist anymore, and I find WWKIP-day very appropriate :oD

Knitting toe-up, using Judy's magic cast-on and knitting the lace pattern upside down (swatched to try out whether I could just start at the opposite side of the chart, but that looks awful!).

Frogged the whole thing. The lace part didn't look good with this yarn.

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Finished
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July 30, 2010
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by Handmaiden Fine Yarn
Sport
80% Merino, 10% Nylon, 10% Cashmere goat
355 yards / 115 grams

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  • Project created: June 12, 2010
  • Updated: July 31, 2010
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