I've become very accustomed to knitting socks for myself. I know what I like, and I know what fits me. I'm not very used to knitting socks for other people-- in fact, I've never done it before! I think that this is why it took me awhile to get started on my Sockapalooza pal's socks.
She wants outrageous. I kept thinking about ways to define what I like as outrageous. Maybe Fair Isle? I know-- a complicated pattern! But when I was honest with myself, I really knew that I should be knitting something very bright and very colorful, with the pattern as a secondary feature.
I've found a great yarn to fit the bill. This is Socks that Rock Lightweight in Sherbet, and it is bright! As Sacha put it, she wanted to go eat kids cereal after seeing this yarn. It's magically delicious!
I did find something to keep me happy, too. Loksins is a pattern I've been wanting to try ever since it came out, and it is playing quite nicely with this yarn. Maybe some day I'll knit it again in a more subtle colorway, but I am enjoying this bright version.
With a picot edge, it's cute, bright, interesting, and (I hope) exactly what my SockPal is looking for.
What a great pattern, and the picot edging is just the right modification. Thanks for the inspiration yet again.
Posted by: kim | June 20, 2007 at 02:46 PM
DAMN, those are bright. My sock pal has very similar taste to my own, which made yarn and pattern selection easy, but I think knitting something way outside your usual range would be fun too. Sort of liberating.
Posted by: Stella | June 20, 2007 at 03:23 PM
Oh! Those are going to be FANtastic!
Posted by: Suz | June 20, 2007 at 06:06 PM
Looks like you're exactly on the right track!
Posted by: Faith | June 20, 2007 at 06:14 PM
Outrageous is an excellent way!
How stretchy is the Loskins leg? I have some very "shapely" and some very thin ankles and calves to knit for (fortunately on two different people). If you could give me a ballpark compared to say a 2x2 rib or stockinette I would be very grateful.
Posted by: Brenda | June 20, 2007 at 08:08 PM
Those are great! The pattern works well with the yarn!
Posted by: Saffron | June 20, 2007 at 08:26 PM
ummm yummy! I think I like a little outrageous myself!
Posted by: Kelly | June 20, 2007 at 09:07 PM
Heh. Lucky charms. ;-)
Although I never would have thought to do it, the pattern looks great in that yarn. Good for you, going for the outrageous. If I wasn't allergic to picot edges, I'd consider trying it.
Posted by: Cassie | June 20, 2007 at 09:20 PM
I would love them if they were for me.
Posted by: Tanya | June 20, 2007 at 10:57 PM
Oohh Sacha's right. It reminds me of fruity pebbles cereal!
Posted by: tiennie | June 20, 2007 at 11:18 PM
It took me a while to realize that the yarn was primary to the pattern of the sock. I think your pal will ove it! It's outrageous!
Posted by: nova | June 21, 2007 at 02:04 AM
Outrageously beautiful!
Posted by: Nora | June 21, 2007 at 05:39 AM
One of the best things about knitting for others is the chance to knit something you would never, ever wear. A lot of the bright colors are so much fun to work on, but I trend towards neutrals in my wardrobe.
A couple years ago, I knit my then teenage son a sweater that he fondly refers to as "the tye dye sweater" out of a particularly bright color run of Noro Kureyon. He loves it and routinely requests additional bright items whenever he sees me working on that kind of project.
The monkeys I'm doing right now are so bright, I'm not sure I'll ever wear them, but I am sure that someone will.
Isn't it great that we get to try out flashier personas once in a while? And all for only an $18 investment!
Blessings!
Posted by: Susan P | June 21, 2007 at 10:03 AM
Those are amazing!
Posted by: Emmie | June 21, 2007 at 10:06 AM
I love them! Though it's fruit loops that came to mind for me :-) But since I LOVE bright colors, it's probably not surprising that I think they rock! And yay for knitting outside your comfort zone!
Posted by: Sara | June 21, 2007 at 10:28 AM
Fruity Pebbles & Trix. Your pal should be overjoyed to get those socks! Never seen Loksins in a multicolor and I really really like it. They are BRIGHT!
Posted by: Kim | June 21, 2007 at 10:37 AM
I've been wondering about that colorway, and Knitty Rocks. I see this one is just as bright as I suspected it might be. ;-)
Posted by: Beth S. | June 21, 2007 at 04:52 PM
Wow, I'm so in love with that color! I think your pal is going to adore them...I sure do. :D
Posted by: Sacha | June 21, 2007 at 06:27 PM
Your pal will love them!
Posted by: knittingphilistine | June 22, 2007 at 10:35 AM
I love those socks! Here's hoping I'm your pal!
Posted by: Shanidy | June 23, 2007 at 04:29 PM
What a great match! I think they definitely fit the "outrageous" bill!!!!
Posted by: stacey | June 25, 2007 at 11:34 AM
Oh! I *love* those! In fact, so much - that I went out & bought the pattern, so that I could use it for my pal. :)
Although, my version is in a much more subdued leafy green colorway (I did decide to keep the Sundara yarn for myself & bought this green special for my pal)
Thanks for the inspiration!!
Posted by: Corinne | June 25, 2007 at 04:25 PM
I'm making Loksins! too right now. I'm doing a 2x2 ribbed cuff, but I did think a picot edge would be really cute. I figured I'd do a picot edge next time I make this pattern. She's gonna love them! That is, if you find yourself able to part with them. :)
Posted by: Jean | June 26, 2007 at 01:30 PM
I absolutely love the socks!! One advantage to knitting for others is the chance to live on the edge and step out of my "comfort zone". Nice job!!
Posted by: Trina | June 26, 2007 at 05:32 PM