Finished Object: Twisted Socks

 

Pattern: Twisted by Jodie Gordon Lucas

Source: Knitty, Spring & Summer 2010

Yarn: Socks That Rock Lightweight in Sock Hoppin'

Needles: US 2

I cannot say enough about this yarn.  So squishy and vibrant, I will definitely be making a beeline for the Blue Moon Fiberarts booth at Madrona this year.  I was sorely tempted to take the dive into the Rockin' Sock Club.  If you're looking for some knitting inspiration, that is a great link.  I should note that my fingers were gradually stained purple with the dye, and a small amount came out during the post-knit wash, but the color is just as beautiful as it started out.

OK, so the pattern.  Wonderful!  I knit the entire leg inside out, so as to minimize the amount of purling I had to do.  This was also the first time I'd done an eye of partridge heel (about halfway down that page); if I have to choose my own heel in the future, I'll definitely be thinking about that one.  I especially love the gradual ankle decrease after you pick up the heel - by the time you're done decreasing, you're almost done with the foot!

I did have a bit of difficulty, though.  These socks are supposed to be mirror images of each other, with the stitch pattern wrapping across the outside of the sock and across the foot.  Call it a design opportunity, call it didn't-read-the-pattern-carefully-enough; I have two left socks here.  But they fit great, and I love them!