…you’re gonna hate me now. ;o)
After knitting three pairs in a day on Thursday of last week I knit one more pair on my 54 stitch cylinder with a picot edge:
(Mega Boots Stretch is the yarn and I just realized that there’s fuzz stuck to them in the picture…sorry) and after that, decided to get more daring in my sock knitting on the CSM. I switched to the 72 stitch cylinder and prepared to tackle my nemesis. The ribber.
I kicked that ribber’s ass this weekend. Three times.
From Left to Right:
1. Autumn House Farms Super Merino in “Moss Aget” (that’s what’s written on the tag. I swear. I’m pretty sure it’s supposed to be Agate.) in a 3x1x1 rib – sorry for the fuzzy pic…these did not want to be photographed this morning.
2. Austermann Step in a 3×1 rib
3. Fannie’s Fingering Weight in “Rhapsody” in a 3×1 rib
I decided that I like the 3x1x1 rib – kind of reminiscent of the Yarrow Ribbed sock from Vintage socks. I’ll be making more of these. Possibly even today…
Don’t hate me cuz I’m prolific, k? ;o)
Bitch. ;-)
Caroles last blog post..At Last
Do they even count if their done on the sock machine? ;-)
Harriets last blog post..Startitis and Knitted Gifts
***THEY’RE*** They’re They’re (not their….::shudders:: I hate making that mistake) Need more coffee
Harriets last blog post..Startitis and Knitted Gifts
You are definitely going to have the warmest tootsies in Western Mass!
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I have to second what Carole said ;)
Seriously, you kicked the ribber’s ass! Go you! :)
That’s awesome.
What Carole said ;-)
You had to make me see what the NZAK were going for today, didn’t you? ~USD400.00 lower than the last time I looked!
Marinas last blog post..Something Old
Wow, I don’t know anyone else who can actually make their ribber work. Congrats! I’ve tried it a number of times, and have come to realize I actually hate ribbed socks. :) Those are all beautiful socks.
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You are AWESOME! Since I’ve actually watched you work, I know how much effort goes into making a cranky, antique machine do what you want it to do. Go you! I am jealous, I was actually thinking that I wish I could afford one because I have at least 5 dozen pair of socks in yarn waiting to be knit, and wouldn’t I feel better about how much space that takes up if they’d just become socks already?
I wish I had a talent you didn’t, I’d totally trade you for socks made up in my stashed yarn.
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And my pair is arriving when? ;^)
Cookies last blog post..A Blank Sunday Sock
You’re just an ol’ show off, aren’t you? Unless my pair is in the mail, in which case, you are so amazing!xx
beverlys last blog post..Ephemera: a Meme
oh, so pretty! What a great way to spend a weekend. :-)
heathers last blog post..Q is for Quilt (and C is for cheater)
Ummm, yeah. If I didn’t like you so much, I’d really be hating you now!!
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The socks look great. I’m jealous!
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Dude, that’s some serious sock production! I have to admit, i’m skeered of the ribber as well. I love the look tho! I’m slightly more motivated to pull out my CSM now too.
And you use big words, too! ;-)
Keep crankin’!
Well maybe we can’t hate you for being prolific but what can we hate you for instead? ;-)
I think one of those cranky (boom boom) old machines is just what I need to reduce the sock stash some. I’m jealous.
lynne s of ozs last blog post..Rhinebeck Fleece Pr0n
Wow. I’m am so jealous. Must dust mine off and try again…
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**FAINT**
I’m not jealous. I don’t hate you. You are the most nicest person I know who will send me some socks because you knit too many to wear yourself. Right?
Chriss last blog post..The Lights Went Out
I don’t hate you but damn I’m jealous!
Some day I’ll get one too!
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Holy moly. I need to send you some sock yarn!
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I think Carole said it best ;) Plus I don’t have to shave my legs for pictures, thus saving on the heat. Simple economics :P
Michelles last blog post..Now that was a weekend!
Is this what they mean by ribbed for her pleasure? Now I can sleep :)
Michelles last blog post..Now that was a weekend!
Whoa, dang! You went crazy on those socks! They look great and I like the 3x1x1 rib. Good for you.
Wandas last blog post..Sockin’ Away
hate..nah! Jealous – absolutely!
Could you send some of the good CSM juju this way please? I really need to get back to mine or the boy is going to think I don’t like my very expensive present!!
Jessicas last blog post..The loot from Rhinebeck ‘08
Yeah I really want to hate you, but I just don’t have it in me. Instead I’m full of admiration. You totally rock the sock!
Opals last blog post..The battle is won.
You clearly have too many socks. Perhaps you should re-home them? I could take them in for you. Just so the socks don’t feel left out because they aren’t in the rotation often enough.
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WOW! This is an amazing amount of sockage even with use of a machine. The top pair is stunningly beautiful. Seeing your Fiesta displayed in the background makes me miss mine. I still have the dishes we use for everyday, but I put lots of my display pieces on ebay several years back. Sorry, I digress… anyway, being able to literally crank out socks means that you have more time and incentive to spin. I envy your opportunitty to knit, spin, etc. more than your finished items. Someday when my kids are grown perhaps I’ll enjoy a productive weekend again… or not. :)
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I’m dizzy with the lovely sockage!
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I NEED a CSM.
What a great opportunity to take multiple pictures from the same angle. It only heightens your accomplishment and makes me feel like a slacker, but you deserve it. Fabulous.
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