Sunday, 17 March 2013

Second Year of Projects Week 38

I have finally finished my Jera socks, so pleased! It felt like these took forever, and they've been my only project for the last month, which is surprising, as I can usually knit a pair of socks for me in 2 weeks, and these are smaller than I would usually knit.

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A close up of the front pattern. Am I really pleased with them, and I think my Mum will love them. If I was doing them again though, I would continue the side cables all the way down to the toe, rather than stopping them when the front cable stops. The pattern is really well written, and is available in both a written and charted form. The only problem I had with it was that the number of rows and the stitch count for the toe didn't match up, so I went with the stitch count and they came out fine.

I'm debating casting on another pair of socks, or going for a different type of project, feeling a bit socked out!

Need to get on with some work now, as my exams are looming on the horizon, so I'm feeling like I won't get a lot of knitting done now for the next couple of weeks.

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  1. Unknown17 March 2013 at 17:45

    Love the socks and I'd say your Mom is going to love them, who wouldn't. Can't wait to see what you decide on next...sometimes a change of project is whats needed.

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  2. cleancup17 March 2013 at 18:19

    really, really gorgeous! good luck on your exams-- maybe something easy and soothing for knitting?

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  3. Renee Anne17 March 2013 at 18:55

    I am pretty sure your mum is going to love those socks. As for what to CO next...how about the Falling Water Scarf (yes, it's in your queue, I checked)? It's not horribly complicated but not so boring that you'll want to chuck it in the rubbish bin.

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  4. DeliaKnits17 March 2013 at 19:07

    Those are awesome!!!!

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  5. Chrissy17 March 2013 at 19:33

    What pretty cables!

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  6. Sarah ~ Crafts from the Cwtch17 March 2013 at 20:16

    They are really lovely - the pattern is beautiful and I also love that colour. I'm sure they will be much loved. x

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  7. Minding My Own Stitches17 March 2013 at 20:29

    Gorgeous socks - your Mom's gonna love them! I always have great ideas about how to mod a pattern after I've knit it ... but I generally don't knit the same pattern twice :)

    If you're socked out then it's time for something else. Maybe a lovely shawl? I keep glancing at Summer Flies and looking at my stash :)

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  8. Kim17 March 2013 at 23:44

    What delightful little cables! I agree with everyone else-your mom will love them. I also agree, take a break form socks and knit something soothing and not too difficult-can't wait to see what you choose. Good luck on exams--my son has quarter exams this coming week (here in the states, they are called Finals)--then he gets to come home for a week break.
    *smiles*

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  9. Evelyn18 March 2013 at 20:12

    How can your mum not love these socks? The cables, the yarn, the red ... perfection.

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  10. Angela at Knit Luck19 March 2013 at 05:38

    Holy Cow! Those are exquisite! Your mom is so lucky!

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  11. Unknown19 March 2013 at 13:25

    Lovely..great details..the picture shows them very well...Good luck with the exams..we are just heading back after spring break!

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  12. Marie/Underground Crafter23 March 2013 at 01:56

    These are gorgeous, I'm sure your mom will love them!

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