The idea is that lots of people knit the same sock pattern at the same time with a new pattern every two months...or, if they don't want to do this, they knit a variation on the pattern...or, if they're feeling even more anarchic, they knit any old sock pattern. I decided at the beginning of this undertaking that I'd just knit the pattern prescribed, mostly as prescribed, in the order prescribed. These socks are due on 30 April, so I need to spend some time on them.
Part of the deal is that you choose yarns from the stock you've already accumulated. I chose mine quite randomly and have ended up with a yarn I love (madelinetosh tosh sock) in a most wonderful colour. It's a very bright yellow called 'Chamomile' and has subtle colour variations from pale gold to bright egg-yolk yellow. It glows.
As I knit, the pattern on the socks is skewing quite badly. A number of other knitters have also reported this and I did none of the things recommended to prevent skewing, so I guess this outcome is predictable. I think I'll just keep tugging them into alignment if the skewing bothers me as I wear them. More to the point is how and where I can wear them. Glowing yellow socks? I wonder what social occasion would provide an appropriate venue?
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Mine skew too, and I did a ribbed cuff, so I think it's a weird thing with the pattern. But they stay pretty much in place once on the leg (and put in the right spot).
Lovely yellow. I think they'll be a lovely spot of sunshine in an otherwise neutral outfit, hmmm, perhaps a grey outfit?
May I misquote song? "A little ray of sunshine has come to this world of Lyn's; a little ray of sunshine in the shape of Nutkins"
I don't do well with deadlines so the 'club' wouldn't be for me. Your socks are a wonderful colour.
love the yellow - so happy so sunshine
I am in total admiration for your dedication to the task of the socks club as it is. I knitted nutkin a while back and they turned out fine- I am sure the skew will abate
if not in the end as Jane says sit right on your foot
ehhehehe... maybe you can wear them with your new black pants ;D
I do love the yellow though and if you find nothing to wear with them wear them at home so you can still have the pleasure :D
I have my own theory as to why these socks skew, although it is in disagreement with almost all of the ravelry opinions.
However, I hope to share it with you in person very soon - it's been too long!
Lovely yellow socks, I'm sure you'll wear them with great aplomb.
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