The Olympics are underway, and so is my Ravellenics knitting project. I’m knitting a pair of Fringe Socks by Stephannie Tallent from her book California Revival Knits.
I’ve knit most of one leg of the first sock, and I really like it. Fair Isle was actually my first love when it comes to knitting, even though I haven’t knit Fair Isle for a while now – I guess I got a bit distracted by lace. And double knitting. And cables. But it’s really a lot of fun. In fact, it’s so much fun that I’m plotting and scheming for a new Fair Isle pattern….. although there are a few other patterns I need to release first. Anyhow, back to the socks. I think they are turning out beautifully.
The main colour is a dark, forest green, and the contrast colour a kind of cream that looks almost like a natural, undyed wool.
These socks are really neat. The socks are inspired by the amazing tile carpet in the Adamson House – tiles mimicking a Persian Carpet. And now socks mimicking those tiles. The fringe is really neat, and knit in coloured cables. Very nicely done, Stephannie!
Today I am sure I will finish the fringe and turn the heel of the socks.
