You know. What happens in Lawn Guyland, stays in Lawn Guyland. Not really, but I only took out the camera when there was work to be done (yes, it was a semi-working holiday) and everything’s more entertaining with pictures, don’t you think? I will say this: there was lots of discussion about tomatoes in season, Vicki’s pin-up choices, Jim Croce and The Lady in the Water. Fun times, as always.
Oh yeah. And right before I was leaving for the long trek home, I finished these:
Want to see the other side?
I love them.
DETAILS: Knit on Size #1 Addi Turbo circulars, I used this knee high pattern to figure out the increasing and decreasing. Eventually I made it down to my standard 64 stitch sock. The yarn is Socks That Rock, Jewel of the Nile colorway, two 325 yd skeins. I had 5/8ths of an oz remaining for each sock. Straight stockinette socks. I’m not sure what else there is to tell but ask in the comments if you think of something. [ETA: The shoes are Naot Sea. Very comfortable.]
This is how I would have envisioned wearing my fabulously fantastic new knee highs, if I was, say, ten years younger.
Alas, this is how I will probably be seen wearing the knee highs. (Well, only really seen by my husband and any unlucky neighbors that happen to catch me on the balcony checking the weather. Or peeping through the windows. Ew. Gross. Stop that!)
And, of course, no sock post is complete without the patent pending Sock Shot®. Everyone’s doing it.
(Just so you know, I flipped the picture. Liked it better this way.)
Alrighty. I’m off to finish the little bit of plying I have left and then I don’t know – I might try to do a toe-up cast on again because I’m really itching to try this toe up heel flap sock. I want to start knitting through my STR stash and I have a lot of 325 yd skeins so I don’t want to waste a single stitch. Or I could clean up my house. Decisions, decisions.
I think you could indeed pull of a public school girl look!
OK, so do you have little machines built into your arms? Good thing there aren’t speeding tickets for knitting! Really great socks though!
The socks are fab and match both outfits perfectly well. The big question, though, is Where did you get those shoes??? I love them and they perfectly complement the handknit socks.
OH MY, I’m loving that look! Very Deadhead meets Catholic school girl.
You know, I think those socks are worth a peeping tom; they’re gorgeous!
Cute socks. You could wear them under pants on really cold winter days to keep your legs warm.
Hey little grrl…wanna play?
What’s this about cleaning the house? Go knit, grrl!
Fantastic socks! I am SO itching to knit me a pair of knee-highs! Gotta finish my Crusoes first though.
The socks are fabulous (and I am totally in love with those shoes).
I know you struggled with a toe up cast on before. Have you tried the Turkish cast on? I used to really dislike toe-up socks, but since discovering how easy this cast on is, I’m more apt to knit socks toe up.
Good luck!
sooooo cute!! I love the way the colors kept changing throughout, makes it look like you kept changing yarns. you must wear them out, even if it’s under jeans!
try the turkish cast on next, that’s my fave since it’s so easy. and if you’re knitting via magic loop, you dont need any extra needles : )
lllloooooooove the socks! the knee highs are soooo cute for the fall! and i definitely think that you can pull off the knee high/skirt/rockin’ shoes combo. why not?
They look fantastic! Love them. Hope they’re all you want them to be.
OMG. Stunning socks. Thud.
Why do you need to be 10 years younger? Fantastic socks, cool shoes, need to be shown off together.
Wearrrrrr themmmmm ouuuuuuuuuuuuut! You got the gams for it, whatcha waitin’ for?
xx0x0x0x0 Hope your Lawn Guyland trip was fabby.
Love the socks with those shoes! I love my Dansko Mary Jane’s, but even after months of wear the leather tends to lose color on my socks. Now I’m afraid to wear my handknits in them. And I’m not sure I can do Crocs so I’ll have to check out these Naot Sea’s you’re showing off.
You could TOTALLY pull off the cute little mary janes and skirt with those fab socks. I’m smitten with those socks, by golly.
Oh, those socks are fab… but the SHOES! I MUST have those shoes!
The pooling section looks to me like the rings on a log of wood that has been cut sideways. Do you know what I mean?
Love the socks. And from now on, I will refer to the sock shot by its official name, complete with registered trademark. Honest.
You need to make a decision about cleaning the house? Seriously? Okay, go to Mason Dixon and see what Ann’s been doing. *That* should help you decide!
(by the way, seriously cool sox)
You have to wear the socks with the skirt because if you’re too old, then I’m WAY too old.
I really want to wear knee highs again before I die. With square-toed saddle shoes.
Miss you tragically, and so does the Lady in the Water. xox Kay
Am I the only one that noticed they complete each other when side by side like that? It’s like it was done intentionally to show a whole pattern when put side by side….maybe I’m just weird. 😉
I love how they turned out. Absolutely wonderful. Yup, I definitely have to make me a pair, now. What a lovely inspiration. Beautiful work 🙂
I LOVE these socks! Do it again, do it again!
First of all, great socks! And since when do we even stop to think about whether to knit or clean the house?! Hellooooooooo…
Debating cleaning vs knitting?
Cara, are you feeling all right?
what is this cleaning thing you are talking about? don’t know that word, but i do know knitting and i say DO IT. the kneehighs are fantastic! supercute! yeah!
The socks are fabulous. I love the “at home” look better than the school girl look anyway.
Love the socks! I’m seriously going to have make myself a pair.
J.E.A.L.O.U.S.
I will follow this pattern next time, instead of my ill-fated knee high pattern.
They look great, C, as do the shoes! 😉
I’m catching up!! I was here last night, but so tired… I had to bookmark.
The socks are FABULOUS! Freakin’ FABULOUS!!
What in the world with Jim Croce? Bad, bad, Leroy Brown?? May I please say that you do NOT have my complete list of pin-up choices… I declare that this is still open for further discussion. ; )
Screw the hous cleaning, go in for fibery goodness.
They look amazing!
Omigod. WHERE DID YOU GET THOSE SHOES?
I heart them!
So pretty – they’re fraternal twins! Although I love the idea of knee highs, there ain’t no going there with my cankles. You, however, could pull off the look today – despite your protests.
And can I just say that I love the way the picture changes on your blog? I’ve often refreshed up to 10 times just to see if there’s one I’ve missed in the past.
xox,
i am loving the knee high with mary janes look-you should totally go for it! i’m finding that as i get older (i’m 41), i’m more willing to take fashion risks than i was 20.
can you tell me what brand/style those mary janes are? i’ve been looking for some to wear in the winter with skirts and tights and those might be the ticket…
Most EXCELLENT spinning!!! Beautiful colors too!
very cute!
I loved watching you work on these and they look absolutely fantastic!
I love the patented sock shot. I usually manage to twist my hip around in some uncharted direction to get something bloggable.
Absolutely fabulous — the socks, the shoes, the photos! I’ve never knit a pair of knee-highs, but am starting to think I should…
Great socks!!! Oh and I adore those shoes. I would opt for the knitting over cleaning. I always do. 🙂
love the wavy effect of colors – yum!