I made a couple of modifications. I realised that the pattern did not include a gusset so after studying the picture very closely I decided that without a gusset the socks would be awkward to put on and be a bit tight over the arch. So, which gusset to add? I turned to Bordhi and used her Fountain Architecture where she says that you can place your gusset increases on the sole - randomly if you wish. I took her at her word and placed my increases randomly and it worked a treat. I then knitted a short row heel and a reinforced heel flap gobbling up the gusset (or wings stitches as Bordhi calls them) as I went.
I also finished Sivia Harding's Little Leaf Lace Scarf which I knitted in Val's lovely homespun. This is the first scarf ever that I have knitted for myself!
I really like the way the yarn changed in colour tone as I knitted - it makes for a livelier looking pattern.
My only complaint is that I battled to pick up the subtleties of the colour changes with my camera.
This scarf is already packed to keep me warm on the cold Armidale nights. We are flying there tomorrow for a week so I will see you all again in a week's time.
8 comments:
Two beautiful pieces. The detailing on that pair of socks. Just lovely.
No gusset? the mind boggles.
Blimey Amanda! You're a bit quick aren't you!! I love the socks. Have a great time in Armadale and say "hi" to my folks if you make it all the way up to Brisbane.
The socks are lovely, I'm just about to do my first pair of toe-up socks and a bit apprehensive!
The scarf is beautiful, looks so lightweight yet warm.
Enjoy your week away.
loving the socks especially that colour, the scarf is fabulous, really great, have a great time away for the week, see you when your back :)
Mixing and matching sock designs with CAt - nice!
Have an excellent trip.
Those socks are magnificent!
Oh, how lovely they are, both the socks and the scarf!
Hope you will have a wonderful week, look forward to read about it when you are back home again.
Love your blooming socks!
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