Faux--matomus

Here are Sara's new socks. No, they aren't Pomatomus, but the pattern is somewhat similar. It's Child's First Sock from Nancy Bush's Knitting Vintage Socks.

This was a geat little pattern, and one I want to make again in a more solid color. Still, I think they turned out beautifully.


The yarn again--because I know someone is going to ask--is Lisa Souza Sock! Merino in Mombassa.

Knitting for Friends

Our friends Sara and Kris commissioned me to do some projects for them.


Kris wanted, what else, a pirate hat!



The colors she picked were so, ahem, muted, I had to add a bright red stripe to the lining, just for my own amusement.


Sara wanted some socks. And not only did she want socks, she wanted Pomatomus socks. Now, I know it's my own fault for showing her the pattern, but still, Pomatomus and I do no have a great history together.


Luckily, it seems to be going much smoother this time. I am ready to work on the heel of the first sock, and so far, no major problems. (FYI, the yarn is Lisa Souza Sock! Merino in Mombassa.)


In Progress:

Closeup:

Now, we all know knitting for others is its own reward, but a skein of Lisa Souza Sock! Merino certainly doesn't hurt!