Socks! I finished my Sockapaloooza socks yesterday morning, and my hubby helped me take pictures last night. I love them. The bright blues, the soft squooshiness of the yarn, the easiness of the pattern. It was just a wonderful pattern to knit up.
Sockapaloooza specs
Pattern: Diagonal Cross-Rib Socks
Book: Favorite Socks
Yarn: Claudia Handpainted Fingering in Turquoise
Mods: Knit with US size 2 throughout (too lazy to switch)
These were quick. I started them about 2.5 weeks ago, having finally decided that my Bakerloos (or knee high socks for that matter) were not going to work. I had recently gotten this book and saw that this pattern was very nearly the right size for my pal. I dove right in (no swatching for me!), and made good progress.
I learned a little bit about twisted stitches (it took me a couple of tries to get the hang of the left leaning ones) and a new cast on, which I have used since then. I have started a pair of ankle socks for my pal as well, which I am hoping will be pretty darn fast given that they are almost all feet. If they work out well, then I will reclaim my Bakerloos for a similar endeavor for myself.
