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Creamsicles for Katherine
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July 10. One foot, bottom view
July 10. One foot, bottom view
July 10. Two foot
July 10. Two foot
July 10. Flexed foot
July 10. Flexed foot
July 10. Pointed foot
July 10. Pointed foot
Creamsicles for Katherine. Glamor shot.
Creamsicles for Katherine. Glamor shot.
Counting picture. From left, green marker where main pattern ends (Row 0), 3 pink markers at 5-10-15, green at 16 (new Row 0), pink at 5-10-15-20-25, green at 26.
Counting picture. From left, green marker where main pattern ends (Row 0), 3 pink markers at 5-10-15, green at 16 (new Row 0), pink at 5-10-15-20-25, green at 26.
Measuring picture. Socks ended up approximately 10 inches long.
Measuring picture. Socks ended up approximately 10 inches long.
Another measuring picture, with both socks clearly visible.
Another measuring picture, with both socks clearly visible.
Pair of socks, one sock with markers, the other worn by a cooperative, happy adult model.
Pair of socks, one sock with markers, the other worn by a cooperative, happy adult model.
Seconds later, the cooperative adult model appears to be smirking... Note: In the next, March 10, photo, she is modeling the markered sock, which was finished first.
Seconds later, the cooperative adult model appears to be smirking... Note: In the next, March 10, photo, she is modeling the markered sock, which was finished first.
March 10. Adult model cooperating, this sock is good to go! "“Mommy, there’s a foot in my sock!“
March 10. Adult model cooperating, this sock is good to go! "“Mommy, there’s a foot in my sock!“
March 12. Second sock, taken shortly before finishing the toe.
March 12. Second sock, taken shortly before finishing the toe.
March 10. I needed the size 2 needles that were holding the graft stitches, for the main pattern of the second sock. So, I grafted those pesky little stitches, finished all the ends and have 1 sock completed.
March 10. I needed the size 2 needles that were holding the graft stitches, for the main pattern of the second sock. So, I grafted those pesky little stitches, finished all the ends and have 1 sock completed.
March 8. Sock is ready to graft; I am not.
March 8. Sock is ready to graft; I am not.
March 7. 1 1/2 repeats of toe done.
March 7. 1 1/2 repeats of toe done.
March 7. After the marker at 26, the sock measured a little longer than 7 inches. No matter how hard I tried, I didn't have enough hands and fingers to hold the tape measure *and* take the picture.
March 7. After the marker at 26, the sock measured a little longer than 7 inches. No matter how hard I tried, I didn't have enough hands and fingers to hold the tape measure *and* take the picture.
March 7. Measuring 7 inch length again.
March 7. Measuring 7 inch length again.
March 7. And again.
March 7. And again.
March 6. Completed the gusset at Knit Night. Much as I love the little brass coilless safety pins, they are blending in a little too well with the bright orange sock.
March 6. Completed the gusset at Knit Night. Much as I love the little brass coilless safety pins, they are blending in a little too well with the bright orange sock.
March 6. Ready to place the marker for the 20th repeat; just need a plain knit row to make it easy. When I got home from Knit Night, I switched out the brass pin markers for the larger plastic ones. They seem easier to see.
March 6. Ready to place the marker for the 20th repeat; just need a plain knit row to make it easy. When I got home from Knit Night, I switched out the brass pin markers for the larger plastic ones. They seem easier to see.
March 5. Sock's impersonation of Pac-Man!!
March 5. Sock's impersonation of Pac-Man!!
March 5. Flap complete. Heel turned. Gusset in the works!
March 5. Flap complete. Heel turned. Gusset in the works!
March 4. Wrong side of 2/3 heel -- so pretty!!
March 4. Wrong side of 2/3 heel -- so pretty!!
March 4, with row markers in the wrong place :( of broken rib, and the heel 2/3 done
March 4, with row markers in the wrong place :( of broken rib, and the heel 2/3 done
March 3. Continuing on, with broken rib pattern.
March 3. Continuing on, with broken rib pattern.
March 3. Finished 8 repeats of main pattern.
March 3. Finished 8 repeats of main pattern.
March 1 (or more likely March 2). Cuff complete.
March 1 (or more likely March 2). Cuff complete.
March 1. Well begun is half done.
March 1. Well begun is half done.
1 March 2018. Swatch.
1 March 2018. Swatch.
Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock in Satsuma on left; Madelintosh Twist Light in Modern Fair Isle-306P
Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock in Satsuma on left; Madelintosh Twist Light in Modern Fair Isle-306P
Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock in Satsuma
Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock in Satsuma
photos above © Siouxsannah
Finished
March 1, 2018
March 12, 2018

Creamsicles for Katherine

Project info
Fee Dragee by Caoua Coffee
Knitting
Feet / Legs → Socks → Mid-calf
Katherine
Flutterbyte on ravelry
Needles & yarn
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
34 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette with smaller needles
302 yards = 1.29 skeins
Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Multi 80/20
30 yards in stash
1.17 skeins = 252.1 yards (230.5 meters), 68 grams
509 Satsuma
0293
Orange
Rainbow Yarn and Fibres in Germantown, Tennessee
2017
madelinetosh Twist Light
185 yards in stash
0.12 skeins = 50.4 yards (46.1 meters)
Modern fair isle
306P
White
Rainbow Yarn and Fibres in Germantown, Tennessee
March 1, 2018
Notes

1 March 2018
The qualifying sock drops, and the madness begins!

I want to use my leftover Lorna’s Laces sock yarn for these socks, which I intend to make for my daughter Flutterbyte, who lives in Germany. In the first project (Estonian Flower Garden MKAL, the tonality of this yarn ate up the nupps. The picture is a shot of my husband, helping me rip out a full skein of yarn. So, I tried it again for my Olympic knitting, Fear and Wonder, and I’m very happy with the results. However, there is still 300+ yards left.

I want to use this clementine-colored yarn as the dark color, and so I am going to the store tonight to buy white or white with speckles yarn. If that is not possible, then I will glumly choose a dark yarn and the orange will transpose into the light color.

Update later!!

I just got back from the yarn store with MadTosh’s Twist Light in Modern Fair Isle, a speckled yarn, to go with my Satsuma orange yarn. I am happy with the combo. Once home, I see that there are little splotches of rather dark yarn, but I believe they are short enough that they won’t stick out… Don’t tell me to swatch.

So, I swatched. It looks good to me, and the mod who replied also said ok.

2 March 2018
In the question thread, someone asked about the “marking” we need to do, to aid the mods in counting to see that we did the minimum number of rows/repeats. The mod responded, “You only need to show the pattern repeats on one sock. However, make sure that at least one photo contains both socks.” This seemed ambiguous to me, so I asked: “Do you mean to show a photo with both socks while one sock still has the marked pattern repeats? Or one photo with the repeats marked, then one photo with 2 socks, not necessarily marked?” I’m glad I did. The answer is: “Both socks with one marked please.”

This year may be the Chinese Year of the Dog, but in Sock Madness, this is my Year of Katherine. The socks I make will be hers. She lives in Germany, where it is cold, and has expressed a desire for More. Wool. Socks., which I am happy to provide. Especially since she had strep when she bemoaned not having enough wool socks.

March 12.
I finished the second sock tonight, after my model had already retired for the night. I will take the final pictures and send the email tomorrow.

March 13.
I took the final pictures tonight, and will send my qualifying round email out, momentarily.

Color Me Happy!!!

July 10.
Katherine modeled her socks, and this part of the photo shoot reminds me of Dr. Seuss:

One foot,
Two foot,
Flexed foot,
Pointed foot.

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Finished
March 1, 2018
March 12, 2018
 
About this pattern
Fee Dragee
by Caoua Coffee
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About this yarn
Twist Light
by madelinetosh
Fingering
75% Merino, 25% Nylon
473 yards / 118 grams

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  • Project created: March 1, 2018
  • Finished: March 12, 2018
  • Updated: July 29, 2018