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November 28, 2006
FO: Gentleman's Fancy Socks
How exciting... I powered through the last part of the second sock and finished my Christmas knitting! (It's SO much easier when you only have one project - I highly recommend it!)
Project Details:
Pattern: Gentleman's Fancy Socks, Knitting Vintage Socks by Nancy Bush
Yarn: Wool2dye4.com's supersock, handdyed by me - brown and overdyed in green.
Needle Size: Size 1, 5 dpns
Skills needed: cast on, knit, purl, knitting in the round, short-row heel decreases.
Pattern Modifications: Changed the gauge for size 1 needles, added the short-row heel, and changed the toe to a star toe (no kitchnering!)
Time to knit: Early October - late November. Not too shabby considering I had several other projects going at the same time!
Final impressions: I think they turned out realy nice - I'm sure my grandpa will like them. I just hope he actually wears them.
I'm not sure what I think about the short row heel - it looks more like a store bought sock, but I'm not sure it fits me as well as the regular heel flap.
Posted by zarah at November 28, 2006 6:55 AM
Comments
Flap heels fit me and my husband the best of all the styles. Nice socks and good dye job.
Posted by: Chery at November 28, 2006 8:44 AM
Hey, those look great!!!!! I love the color. And knitting for grandparents is fun, don't you think?? They're my favorite giftees.
Posted by: Elinor at November 28, 2006 9:59 AM
Very nice. I'm sure your grandpa will love them.
Posted by: Stephanie at November 28, 2006 10:01 AM
great socks! I really should look for more sock patterns, because I have no idea what you're talking about (re heel flap). My first pair was a short row heel and I've just been making stuff up based on that one pattern ever since LOL! BTW, re your last post, how do you smoke a turkey? Just curious.
Posted by: tatjana at November 28, 2006 10:45 AM
Those socks are indeed very fancy. I hope your grandfather loves and appreciates them for their fine work.
If you want to really make your life easier, don't knit any christmas presents! I highly recommend it!
Posted by: Jenna at November 28, 2006 1:33 PM
They look great!
Posted by: Kat with a K at November 28, 2006 1:59 PM
Wow, These are the best looking men's socks I have seen yet! Your grandfather better wear these or else my husband will:) I will bet that your grandfather puts these right on his feet as soon as he opens the gift.
Posted by: KnitPastis at November 28, 2006 2:56 PM
Great looking socks! Need to start making some PRONTO for holiday presents. OY!
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Posted by: Kimberly at November 28, 2006 11:34 PM
They look great! I've added Nancy Bush's Knitting Vintage Socks to my Christmas list!
Posted by: Tammy at November 29, 2006 4:30 PM
They look awesome!
Posted by: Isela at November 29, 2006 5:01 PM
wow! i would fall over if someone made me socks like these :)
they're soooo pretty, and your dye job is fabulous!!! green is my favorite color :)
Posted by: gray la gran at November 29, 2006 9:29 PM
love the yarn that you used! Great dye job. Your Grandpa's socks turned out great, lucky guy : )
Posted by: amanda cathleen at December 4, 2006 9:40 PM
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