Unspectacular Socks

The top pic is the latest toe up project, sadly I only did one at a time this time. Why? Not really sure, but it made sense at the time. These were experimental. Tried a short row technique that I don't think I care too much for. The colours are not successful!!! Very unhappy with the combination.

I did part of the ribbing with my new set of needles I got for a knitting sheath I ordered from 'Agres on Etsy'. That's a technique that will take some practice for me to be good at.

Maybe they will look better when I get a good night's sleep. If not, then on to something else.

The bottom pic is a brighter photo of the shawl project.

My Socks Finished

Just finished these last night after returning from work. Just a little bit here & there; not at all in a hurry to finish these because I just love the colour, so it was a pleasure to work with. These were started near the beginning of the year & worked on more or less on my work breaks.

Apart from telling you that it is a mixture of wool & nylon I can't tell you any more about the yarn. My mistake by not making any notes about it before.

Latest Addition to Our Sock Family

What I have here are socks knit toe up, the dark blue, and top down socks with a heel flap in the lighter blue. Both are Briggs & Little Tuffy for heavy socks. I must say none of the socks pictured above are blocked & therefore don't look as 'pretty' as they might. The leg & instep are knit in K3 P1 rib. The unwashed yarn is 'not soft', but once it was washed it got really nice & soft. I'm really impressed with the laundered result. My hubby really likes being spoiled with new socks all the time. 

I think I like the look of the dark blue heels which were knit in Crazy Toes & Heel method rather than the look of the heel flap which is in the lighter blue.

I have washed the completed socks by hand & today I washed them in my front load washer on the hand wash cycle. It seems to have done a lovely job. I did let them air dry.