Thanks to Adam knitting the first sock for me, I had a finished pair of socks in almost no time at all! The agonizing over yarn and pattern combination, the size needles to use, it was all done for me. I got the excitement of a first sock with the ease of a second sock. How cool is that?
Pattern: Thelonious by Cookie A.
Yarn: Yarn Nerd 900 MHz in Punkin Head
Needles: Knit Picks DPNs size US1.5
Time to Knit: November 11 - 17
Modifications: Adam used a different toe than the directions, so I did what he did.
It was interesting to have a pattern that moved around the leg, but I found that it would bias on my double points and make it a little more difficult to work with. I think it was worth it in the end.
This was my first time using Yarn Nerd yarn, and I like it! The color is great, and the base yarn feels a lot like Koigu to me. It's soft, smooth, and seems to be wearing well. I've worn the socks a couple of times, and I don't see any changes in the heel stitches.
I dragged out all of my nerdy textbooks to honor the occasion, and I'm kind of wondering why I kept most of them. Is anyone interested in learning Java 1.2? Or having the Java Almanac from 1998? Sheesh.
I'm sure I'll get more use out of this great pair of socks! Thanks again, Adam!
I totally agree -- the upside of knitting the second sock isn't just that the first one is knit up already, but all the decisions have already been made too!
Beautiful socks and a perfect backdrop. (I have that same AI book.)
Posted by: Stella | November 27, 2007 at 05:04 PM
Very nice! I might have to try that pattern.
Posted by: carla | November 27, 2007 at 05:11 PM
Lovely socks. I've only tried Cookie's monkey pattern (it got frogged) I may have to stick this on the list! And the yarn looks great too. Hmmm...that should be on the list then too!
Posted by: Bea | November 27, 2007 at 06:40 PM
I haven't knit it, but I think that's my favorite Cookie A. pattern. I really like the yarn Adam chose, too. The color and the subtle variegation work very well. You both did a great job.
Posted by: Jean | November 27, 2007 at 06:54 PM
What a great pair of socks. I especially like the color and the way the toe comes together.
Posted by: kim | November 27, 2007 at 07:18 PM
The socks are beautiful - of course:) Nice job getting the pair done. I really want to try this pattern, and yarn nerd:)
Posted by: stacey | November 27, 2007 at 07:38 PM
Beautiful socks! Nice job to you and to Adam!
Posted by: whitney | November 27, 2007 at 08:19 PM
Beautiful socks, what a wonderful joint effort!
Posted by: Kirsten | November 27, 2007 at 11:10 PM
beautiful!!! i love how you put it perfectly - "the excitement of a first sock with the ease of a second" - brilliant!
Posted by: stacey | November 28, 2007 at 08:50 AM
Those are some nice socks.....
Posted by: Juno | November 28, 2007 at 09:31 AM
Gorgeous pair of socks!! That's a smashing pattern. Yarn nerd is on my list to try... glad to hear the endorsement!
Posted by: ann | November 28, 2007 at 09:41 AM
It's sock knitting nirvana to knit one sock and have a pair. Thelonius is lovely. Enjoyed the nerdy out-dated books in the background too.
Posted by: Kim | November 28, 2007 at 09:59 AM
Love the socks! Can you tell who knit which one?
Posted by: Christine | November 28, 2007 at 10:15 AM
Awesome! Love the pattern/yarn color combo. Just don't show them to my boy ok? He'll want more sock yarn! ;)
Posted by: Jessica | November 28, 2007 at 11:48 AM
Oh, they're SO beautiful. Great job!
Posted by: Amy | November 28, 2007 at 12:31 PM
Love the socks! Might need to find that pattern! And Adam would be proud of the books you are modeling in front of :-)
Posted by: Sara | November 28, 2007 at 12:51 PM
i love the close up of the toe closure! the yarn changed color a lot in that area and the rings are cool!
btw, i saw the books before i read your commentary and i was thinking "what is she doing with that 98 almanac? ;)". i just got rid of a ton of my old programming books, but i held on to the original C book i bought back in college. you know, like 8 years before your almanac :)
Posted by: jody | November 28, 2007 at 04:38 PM
The socks are awesome. gosh that yarn color is so up my alley.
Posted by: Sharon | November 28, 2007 at 11:35 PM
Oh, these are perfect!
Posted by: nova | November 29, 2007 at 01:21 AM
Great color!
Posted by: Oiyi | November 29, 2007 at 07:53 AM
Wow, now THAT'S what I call vesting in your interest...
Blessings!
Posted by: Susan Pandorf | November 29, 2007 at 03:19 PM
Beautifully done by you and Adam!
Posted by: tiennie | November 29, 2007 at 03:41 PM
The pair looks great Kristy! And I love the nerdy textbooks ;) I think I've even read some of those...having programmed in Java many years ago. 1.2 was such a simple time.
Posted by: Adam | November 30, 2007 at 03:23 PM