Guess What? More Socks!
Pattern: Mintyfresh's Anastasia SocksYarn: Hand-dyed Knit Picks Bare Merino sock yarn (color, Umbrella Drink)
Needles: 2 mm (US 0) Addi Turbo 40 inch circulars
Modifications: Minty wrote this toe-up sock pattern with a provisional cast-on; I did a Turkish cast-on instead. I made them shorter ankle socks, because (1) I am lazy and (2) I have several more pairs of socks to make.
Thanks, Minty, for such a great pattern! I highly recommend it to all of you for use with your handpainted and variegated yarns. There's a little something of interest going on, but the pattern does not obscure the yarn. Also, it's soothing to knit while not being boring. I started these on Labor Day weekend for my sister Lisa, and they sat in the knitting basket for far too long. I am very glad to have them done!
On Saturday, I felt the need to dye more yarn. It cheers me up. My mission was true blue, deep but not as dark, purplish or variegated as the worsted I dyed back in September. This, which I am calling Atlantic, is what I got with about 17 packets of kool-aid: 12 packets of berry blue, 4 of ice blue raspberry lemonade, 1 grape and about a third of a black cherry. The picture appears darker than the true color. It's not quite as deep as I wanted; next time I think I will use more grape or black cherry. My quest to achieve the perfect blue must continue.
posted by Laura at 9:52 AM
22 Comments:
That color is great! I'm seriously impressed that you got that with kool-aid!
Your socks look so cozy! Thanks for the pattern link. And that blue is my exact favorite color; I think I need to go buy Kool-aid now!
It looks to me as though you're getting some pretty damn nice blues on your way to the ultimate blue!
I like that sock pattern -- it has a little whimsy to it, which I think is appropriate for a sock yarn called "umbrella drink." :)
i can't even tell you the smile on my face right now, to see your finished anastasias!!
What? More socks?! ;-) The colors in your Anastasias are perfectly lovely! And I really dig the Atlantic yarn...just gorgeous.
I love that sock pattern. Perfect for the yarn. That Kool-aid is some amazing stuff!
The socks look great! And that's a wonderful blue...
You are right, that pattern is wonderful for varigated socks. I love the blue. It makes me chuckle when people dye using Kool Aid. Who would have thunk it. I remember trying to make sure my children did not spill the kool aid on surfaces!!!
Beautiful blue yarn and gorgeous socks. They remind me of those Big Stick popsicles I loved as a kid.
That blue is fantastic! The dye bug has hit you big time!
cute socks!! I love the color, you did a great job dying it. This is kind of off topic, but I hope you'll humor me for a minute. I recently heard "The Mariner's Revenge Song" and I LOVE it, but I haven't heard anything else by the Decemberists. I remembered that you've mentioned how much of a Decemberists fan you are so I was going to ask you what's a good place to start, and do they often have that kick ass pirate-esque sound in their songs? :-)
Love the socks! I have a pair of those on the needles that I am neglecting as well - after the holidays!
Your socks look so beautiful! Love the colors - like vacation colors!
I love your socks! The look great as anklets!
And your latest dye job is wonderful. I still haven't gotten around to trying it myself, but I remain intrigued...
I love your socks! The look great as anklets!
And your latest dye job is wonderful. I still haven't gotten around to trying it myself, but I remain intrigued...
Thanks for the pattern link! I love that color. Your blue yarn is a great blue. What fun!
Cute socks - I think the pattern is well suited to ankles, and it's not like they're made out of Lopi or something! I'm sure they'll be loved.
lovely socks! The color is amazing... it almost makes me want to try dying (almost!)
Adorable! I think I like this pattern better as an ankle sock.
Thanks for the link to that pattern - Im definitely going to try it. It looks lovely, plus I loved the Anastasia Krupnik books! :-)
I love that blue! And your socks are really cute. I love the colors in that too!
I love that pattern! I even have yarn to use for it . . . once I get the Pomatomai done. :)
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