Socks. And a contest!
Conwy
by Nancy Bush
Pattern source: Knitting on the Road by Nancy Bush
Yarn: The Knittery 4ply Sock: Merino Cashmere, in shade midnight
Needles: 2,5 mm
Hey, I'm a cashmere girl after all! What a relief. I may not have enjoyed knitting these socks that much, but wearing these makes it all worth the pain. The stickiness of the yarn and the tightness of my knitting actually made my wrists hurt. Many of you suggested metal dpn's, and I would have tried them, but I don't own any. If something, I'm a bamboo girl, through and through.
But yeah, now that the socks are done, I like them very much! They are extremely soft and warm, and they are for my dear aunt, who has knit me many, many socks. She definitely deserves some cashmere goodness.
Lolly asked me whether I've already knit all the Nancy Bush's socks. I'm trying hard, but nope, not even halfway there yet! The Conwys are actually my first socks from Knitting on the Road. Cauchy, the sock queen over at Flickr, is knitting all the socks from Favorite Socks, and I just might copy her and try the same thing with Knitting Vintage Socks. (Although I wouldn't be the first one to do this.) I've knit six pairs so far, and the seventh is on the needles as of yesterday.
I've been thinking about having a blog contest for a while, and finally figured out what to ask. So: would you like guess which pattern from Knitting Vintage Socks I'm knitting now? If you are a sock knitter and a fellow Nancy Bush fan, you can also share your favourite Nancy Bush pattern. If there are more than one correct answer, I'll put the names in a hat and have Onni pick one. His name means luck (happiness too!) in Finnish, so I think it's approriate. :-) The winner gets a yarny prize from my stash. Good luck everyone!
posted by Terhi @ 2:30 ip.
67 Comments:
Beautiful. The yarn really compliments the stitch pattern, and I can imagine that they are very soft!
I'm going to guess that you are knitting "Child's First Sock in Shell Pattern"...my favorite from the book. Whatever you are knitting, I can't wait to see it! :)
I'm going to guess Child's First Sock in Shell Pattern because they're my next project!
Kirjoittaja on poistanut tämän tekstin.
Poistin edellisen veikkaukseni, koska tapani mukaisesti luin liian nopsaan :D Eli veikkaan lempiohjettani Lozenge-sukkia.
I'll guess the Gentleman's Sock for Evening Wear, because they look pretty cool.
your Conwys look great!
as for what you're knitting now in KVS, I'm going to guess Fancy Silk Sock for a Child of 5 or 6 years since no one has said that yet. :)
My favorite Nancy Bush pattern is either Canal du Midi or Laila's socks. :)
The new socks are so beautiful. I like the subtleties in the yarn.
I am knitting Laila's socks right now, and I was inspired by your lovely version! It is a fun pattern, and I actually can see myself making *another* pair in different colors! I have a very informal goal of knitting many of NB's patterns, but I think it will be a lifelong pursuit, especially since her new book is coming out soon! I have knit some from each of her sock books, but I find myself often turning to KVS because it has so much variety, as well as basic information.
Hmmm... I am going to guess the Miranda pattern from KVS. Simple and pretty with a little bit of lace. I am planning to make those...
Thanks for the link :) you know I love your work!
I love this book! I'm going to guess that you're knitting "Gentleman's Sock with Lozenge Pattern".
No entry from me. Just wanted to say beautiful socks!!
I'm going to guess that you're knitting the "Gentleman's Sock for Evening Wear" pattern now. I have yet to try a Nancy Bush pattern myself, but I hope to sometime soon.
I'm going to guess "Child's First Socks".
I just looked through all the sock images from your flickr account and I love them all. You make beautiful socks :)
Tää veikkais Gentleman's sock with Lozenge Pattern!
(Öhöm, kummasti sana kilpailu vetreyttää mun kommentointikykyä... huono ihminen...)
Veikkaan työn alla olevaksi Miranda sukkia.
Omaa suosikkia en osaa sanoa, koska vyön alla on vasta kahdet Nancy Bushit.
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Veikkaanpa Child's French sockseja in citron jne., koskei kukaan muu ole niitä vielä ehdottanut!
What beautiful socks! They're a really gorgeous color! I'm going to guess that you're knitting the "Fancy Silk Sock", because they're so lovely! My favorite Nancy Bush pattern has to be the "Norwegian Stockings" - so much fun to knit, and they look so great!
all of your socks are gorgeous. i'm going to guess you are knitting child's first sock in shell pattern.
i think my fave from that book are the golf stockings with turned down stranded cuff. simple, yet gorgeous.
I bet you're knitting Child's First Sock in Shell Pattern from, because it's my favorite in the book. That's why. :)
My favorite NB pattern of all is from "Knitting on the Road" - the New England socks.
Gentleman's Socks?
The Conwy socks look great, btw!
I am so relieved that you ARE a cashmere girl. I'm not sure I could continue reading the blog of someone who isn't!
;)
The socks are very beautiful. Your aunt is a lucky woman.
I'll guess gentleman's sock with lozenge pattern.
Can't wait to find out!
(vastaan nyt epäkohteliaasti suomeksi)
Toivoisin että itse tekisin seuraavaksi nämä: Gentleman's Sock with Lozenge Pattern.
Joten veikkaan että sulla on sama mielessä! Ja ravelryssa urkkiminen kertoi ettet kai moisia ole tehnyt vielä.
Paha sanoa omaa suosikkia Nancyn sukista, en ole ainuitakaan vielä tehnyt! Justiinsa tosin ostin tuon vingage socksin, ehkä pitäisi pistää hösseliksi.
Arvaan Gentkeman's Fancy Socks ja mun suosikki on Mamelukkien kuviot. terkuin, hanka
mä sit rakastan näitä sun sukkakuvia.
Veikkaan että teet perjantaita satamassa - Friday Harbour
Mun lemppareita on noi conwyt ja sit gentlemanit.
those are so pretty!
my favourite nancy bush socks are travelers, fancy silk sock and new england.
cant wait to see how your next pair knit up.
I have no idea which pattern you are working on, but the ones you have just finished are perfect. As ever, I'm envious of your ability to perfectly match yarn and pattern.
I just love your knitting photographs! Your socks are so beautiful! My guess for your contest is that you are making Child's First Sock. That's the first pattern I knit from Vintage Socks, and I love how they turned out. I gave that pair to my daughter for her birthday last year. So far, I think my favorite Nancy Bush sock pattern my be Gentleman's Fancy Sock. I made that pattern up twice (on 2.5 mm needles for my husband, and on 2.0 mm needles for my daughter) and both versions fit the recipient perfectly. I just love all the nice details Nancy Bush puts into her designs. I have several of her designs on my queue right now. I can't wait to see your next photo session!
I'll gues the Child's First Sock with the shell pattern too - because that is the one I want to do next:)
I'm guessing the bed socks in lemon pattern. Those are my favorite socks I have knit to date. So cozy.
Sun sukat on aina ihania ja usein saavat näkemään sukkamallin todellisen kauneuden, joka ei Bushin kirjoista valitettavasti aina kuvista näy. Ehkä aloitit neulomaan Fancy Silk Socks for a Child of 5 or 6 years. Minun suosikkini... vaikea valita! Tykkään kovasti esim. samassa kirjassa olevasta Gentleman´s socks in Railway stitch. Siinä on niin kivat raidat tehosteena ja silti ovat jotenkin rauhalliset. Hivenen urheilulliset, mutta ei liikaa. Olen neulonut mallin jo kahdesti, vaan en vielä itselleni. Ehkä joskus!
My guess is Child's First Sock with the shell pattern because..well I love that pattern. :)
ladies useful stockings. love the name. i'm working on the stork's nest scarf from piecework and loving it.
They are super complicated, but I would love to see you try your hand at the Canal du Midi socks!!
Kyseinen kirja ollut hyllyssä jo syksystä, mutta yhtään mallia en ole ehtinyt kokeilemaan...Arvuuttelen, että puikoillasi on nyt Child's sock in Miranda pattern :-)
Mä veikkaan kanssa noita child´s first sock in shell pattern -sukkia.
Itse aloitin juuri tällä viikolla Child's First Sock in Shell Pattern. Jospa sinä olisit päätynyt samaan malliin?
I think your next pair might be the Cycling or Golf Stockings because you are longing to do some colourwork again. My favourite pattern is the Highland Schottische Kilt Hose.
I think you are knitting the bed socks in lemon pattern. The conwy socks are beautiful! My favorite is the gentleman's fancy sock.
your socks are gorgeous! I'm going to guess the socks you are knitting now are the Miranda socks.
Upeita sukkia.
Veikkaisin että työn alla on herrasmiehen sukat.
The conwys are so nice - best design in that knitting on the road book. I finally bought myself a copy of Knitting Vintage Socks :) My guess is that you're knitting the gentelman's cok with lozenge pattern ? :)
Hmm, minäkin veikkaan "Gentleman's sock with Lozenge Pattern"
Mun oma suosikkini on Conwy, ne on ihanan joustavat, eion tehdä itselleni toiset kun edelliset alkaa olla puhki.
Pretty, pretty sock you always knit. I think you are knitting the Ladies Useful Stockings now - bacause they are beautiful and wonderful to wear.
Thanks for the comment on my blog! I love all of your socks- and this new pair is no exception. I started trying to knit all of the patterns from Vintage Socks a while ago, and gave it up after a while. Maybe I should try again with summer here...
Ihanat sukat!
Ja kuvat taas niin ihania, että voin melkein tuntea miten hyvältä ne tuntuu jalassa :)
Mä pistän tällasen veikkauksen:
Child´s first sock in shell pattern - ne on toosi kauniit
Pretty! I, also, was wondering how many you had completed.
I'm going to guess Cycling Stockings because those are the ones that I am working on.
I love all of your socks from Vintage Knits. I'm going to put my vote in for Fancy Silk Sock on page 77 - although they are all wonderful patterns.
Kauniit. Kuten aina.
Nyt taidan heittää kasipallon, koska nämä ovat itselläkin puikoilla ystävän uudelle vauvalle: Baby Bootikinit. :)
Gentleman's Sock for Evening Wear!
Minä veikkaisin omia suosikkejani, Child's First Sockeja.
Hyvä kun olitkin kasmir-tyttö ;D
Beautiful socks!My guess is Gentleman's Sock for Evening Wear . My favorite Nancy Bush pattern is Highland Schottische Kilt Hose wich I'm currently knitting inspired by the ones you have made.
I think you're knitting ' Child's sock' on page 89. They are so cute :)
Beautiful work! I just finished my very first sock ever, yesterday. I'm going to guess the Miranda sock for the contest. Can't wait to see it!
I think you are knitting Fancy Silk Sock?!
Gentleman's Half Hose? Seems to fit with your love of texture :D I'm planning on working my way through all of vintage socks, most all of favorite socks & most of knitting on the road :D
Gee, I knew what i was going to guess and it seems so many others have guessed them as well. But oh well, lol, maybe we are all right! Childs first sock in shell! Your socks are beautiful that you have posted!
I'm going to have to go with the Gentleman's Sock in RAILWAY STITCH because that is what I'm working on right now.
Hi! If I'm still in time for the contest, I'm going to guess that you are knitting the Gentleman's Sock in Lozenge pattern.
I could also see you knitting the Fancy Silk Sock for a Child, but I'm going with the Gentleman's sock first.
You've knit some beautiful socks and you have very good taste in choosing patterns!
Arvaan, että uusi pari on Fancy Silk Sock (for a Child of 5 or 6 years), koska joskus kauan sitten mainitsit, että aiot tehdä ne.
En osaa nimetä mitään tekemääni mallia suosikiksieni, mutta muiden tekemistä kaunein saattaa olla Rib and Cable Socks, onkohan se sitten Favorite Socksista.
Öhöm, sen aiemmin tarkoittamani sukkamallin nimi taitaakin olla Cable Rib Socks?
I will vote for the cycling socks. My favorite Nancy Bush sock pattern is Whidby from Knitting on the Road; I have made so many pairs that I have the pattern memorized and don't need to carry the book with me to knit a pair!
Joo ja tää menee nyt ostaan sen kirjan. Kun KAIKILLA muillakin neuleblogilaisilla jo on se.
Mut eiks ainaskii ne herrasmiehet oo siitä kirjasta? Et semmottet sitte ois tulossa?
I love those socks! looks fabulous!
The furthest distance in the world
Is not between life and death
But when I stand in front of you
Yet you don't know that
I'm blessed indeed!
there is no better than here
love is difficult
three days to see
put time where love is
whispering love
meeting at midnight
love can last forever
love notes
oh, my baby
words and expressions
If you can keep your head when all about you
Miranda-sukkia veikkaan minäkin. Omaksi suosikikseni sanon juuri aloittamani lapsen ranskalaiset sukat, mutta ne näyttää olevan jo tehtyinä, kauniit!
Those socks are beautiful. The even look soft and wonderful. I am going to guess the Canal du Midi socks.
Gentleman's Sock for Evening Wear
veikkaanpa :-)
I'm particularly in love with my Child's First Socks, but I'm guessing you're not knitting those, since you've already done them! I'm going to guess the socks in the "Miranda" pattern.
I am going to guess " Child's Sock in Miranda Pattern" just because I like them :)
But whatever you chose, they are bound to look gorgeous. I spent this evening thinking of buying some knittery yarn in midnight. I am SO blaming you!
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