Althea
Thank you for all of your kind comments on my new shawl design, Ulmus. The pattern should be ready soon - test knitters are working on it.
While you wait, I've got another something new. I designed this sock for the Plucky Knitter Classics sock club. I'm now able to make it available to the public.
Named for sports legend Althea Gibson. These socks are worked from the toe up on two circular needles with a short row heel. Twisting cables become the stems of jaunty leaves that border the top of the sock, giving the sock a classic, feminine look.
ALTHEA
Finished Measurements
Heel to toe: customizable
Circumference at leg and foot: 7”/ (19)cm (relaxed) will stretch to fit up to a 9.5" foot & leg.
Yarn: Plucky Knitter MCN FingeringWeight 80/10/10 Merino Cashmere Nylon - 385 yards/352m per100g Skein. Colorway: Damsel. 1 skein.
Needles: U.S. size 2.5/3mm - 2 sets of 24” circular needles or size to obtain gauge
Stitch marker
Cable needle
Tapestry needle
Gauge: 34 sts and 43 rows = 4"/10cm in Stitch Pattern
Price: $6.00 US
One of these days I'll learn toe up.
Posted by: Carole | April 07, 2009 at 08:45 AM
another gorgeous sock! you're a genius! i love toe-up socks.
Posted by: mai | April 07, 2009 at 09:31 AM
Very beautiful pattern. I am definitely a fan. I was wondering if you knit with yarn sent to you from dyers? That would be wonderful. Thank-you again for posting such beautiful patterns.
<3
Liz
Macyarns.com
Posted by: Knittinghawkeye | April 07, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Love this pattern and I am great with toe up but the 2 circulars are to fiddly for me...I know go figure...so can I go for 5 dpns on this pattern?
Posted by: Darci | April 07, 2009 at 12:43 PM
Oh, no! You must stop with the awesome socks! :) I love these - those little leaves at the top, perfect!!
Posted by: mel | April 07, 2009 at 08:14 PM
I absolutely love this pattern! It's gorgeous.
Posted by: tiennie | April 07, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Beautiful intricacy, I love the movement of the knit stitches on the purl "ground!"
Posted by: Laura | April 07, 2009 at 11:09 PM
Lily and I can see several pairs of these in our future!
Posted by: amanda | April 08, 2009 at 03:07 AM
Not sure about all the purling, I like knitting in the round because you usually avoid all the purling, but I do like the design, and the colour is delicious.
Posted by: Donna | April 08, 2009 at 06:46 AM
Ohhhh beautiful! Love the pattern. And I love the color of this sock! Gorgeous!!!!
Posted by: lisette | April 10, 2009 at 03:14 AM
What lovely socks!
Posted by: Lin | April 10, 2009 at 04:40 PM
Luv you for writing this pattern toe-up 2-1 time!!!!
Posted by: Stacey _CrimsonPurl | April 12, 2009 at 06:13 PM
Wow! Very snazzy - the reverse stockinette really sets of the pattern.
Posted by: Octopus Knits | April 13, 2009 at 07:51 PM
Just found this site when I decided to make Acer. Great stuff!! Love the botanic references in your pattern names.
Linda
Posted by: LindaCO | April 18, 2009 at 11:26 AM