Aran Braid Socks

Monday, January 08, 2007

Aran Braid Socks

Pattern: Aran Braid Socks
Yarn: Cherry Tree Hill Supersock in Purple Rain, 1 skein
Needles: US2 dpns

These puppies had places to go, things to do, people to see. They practically flew across the needles and knitted themselves.

Before I knew it I was at the heel. Then I was at the toe. Then they were on Duck's feet. And then, lo and behold, he was dancing the jig!

Aran Braid Socks

You can't tell from the photo, but that's two left feet you're seeing there. It takes a lot for the poor little feller to dance, it takes a lot. But thanks to a pair of purpley new handknit socks his feet are as light and fancy as Fred Astaire's! Lalalala! I'm singin in the rain! Maybe.

How I love to work with CTH Supersock. It's vibrant on the eyes, soft to the touch, light on the wallet, and generous on the yardage. I need to start knitting toe-up again so I can gauge my progress and use the yarn to its fullest - I have quite a bit leftover. I could have knitted another 2 inches on both legs and had enough to spare.

And I love the heels. I'll probably be knitting heels this way from now on.

Aran Braid Socks

And so, my quota for knitting for Duck is now complete. I can resume knitting for self for another 2 years. No more guilt! Yes more sweaters!

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Sunday, January 07, 2007 11:31:50 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
Whoa, look at that heel! It's gorgeous.
So are the socks.
Sunday, January 07, 2007 11:46:05 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
Wonderful socks! I haven't used CTH yet, but it's going on my next sock yarn order.
Monday, January 08, 2007 12:02:24 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
They are fantastic. Pretty damn swanky! I bet they will help him play that wii better too!
Monday, January 08, 2007 5:27:17 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
Those are great socks. I am jealous of duck. I'm off to consider making a pair for my DH!
Monday, January 08, 2007 5:42:51 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
Gorgeous!
Monday, January 08, 2007 6:31:11 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
That yarn is stunning! I think I will have to purchase some CTH later in the month.
Monday, January 08, 2007 8:09:08 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
Fabulous! How lucky you are to have a guy to knit for who will actually wear color -- I can't get my guy to wear anything but black and shades of gray!
Monday, January 08, 2007 9:04:00 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
I sure wish that socks would fly off my needles like that! They look great! :)
Monday, January 08, 2007 9:51:26 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
(delurk, I think)

Beautiful socks and a lucky duck! I have no fewer than 5 hanks of CTH in my stash and yet have never knit with it. Gotta change that!
Monday, January 08, 2007 10:11:51 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
Those socks are gorgeous! I think they might be the pair I knit when I finally get off my little bum and knit a pair!
Monday, January 08, 2007 10:13:01 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
Beautiful colorway! The pattern is just perfect for those vibrant purples. I love that heel.
Monday, January 08, 2007 11:37:42 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
I love them! What heel is that?
Monday, January 08, 2007 11:39:00 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
Very nice! I'd do the jig in them too :)
Monday, January 08, 2007 11:51:04 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
Fantasic looking socks! Love the vibrant color and the great pattern!
Monday, January 08, 2007 9:59:08 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
I second (third, or whatever) all the people asking about the heel: I must know what heel that is. I love those socks!
Tuesday, January 09, 2007 4:29:37 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
They're gorgeous! I'd be dancing the jig, too, and I can't dance worth crap. :)
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