With Dad's boot socks off the needles, my lunch time needed a new knit. I flirted briefly with casting on a pair of Christmas socks for Dave, but since I've already got his scarf on the go, I decided to be selfish.
I wanted to cast on for Pirate Danger, but I think it's just too involved for travel knitting, so I went on the hunt for something else. And that's when I remembered
Blackrose.
I'd made a pair back in 2011 out of Jungle Cat. I'd always meant to make another pair, as the colourway I used (Nana's Brooch) didn't allow the beautiful lace panel to really shine. But I have a skein of Twisted House Cat that will
The colourway is Volcanic - an incredibly deep, rich red that's almost black.I cast on early this week.
This is a great pattern for anyone wanting to try lace socks. It's just one small 17-stich panel, and then stockknit for the rest. I've changed to a picot hem, but the orginal calls for ribbing.
With these being a travel/lunch hour project, I don't expect them to be done any time soon. But I think they are going to be stunning when they are finished!
Love, love, love the look of those socks! No wonder you wanted to make another pair. The yarn looks luscious.
ReplyDeleteWow. They are already beautiful. I love the yarn choice. Warm and classic
ReplyDeleteI love that last photo, knitting on the go! The sock is going to be excellent in that yarn!
ReplyDeleteThey look like a fun project. I miss lace socks. I miss bare legs. I miss warm weather. I've had it with this cold. 50 degrees today seemed like a heat wave but tomorrow we are back in the vortex. :(
ReplyDeleteThe socks are cute! But, oh my heart, those SHOES!!!! I LOVE THOSE SHOES!
ReplyDeletePirate Danger is one I want to knit too, so many socks to knit, so little time! Your Blackrose are looking good so far.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous yarn!! And a very elegant sock.
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