Thelonius Sock

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!

Comments

[Stella]

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.)

[carla]

Very nice! I might have to try that pattern.

[Bea]

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!

[Jean]

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.

[kim]

What a great pair of socks. I especially like the color and the way the toe comes together.

[stacey]

The socks are beautiful - of course:) Nice job getting the pair done. I really want to try this pattern, and yarn nerd:)

[whitney]

Beautiful socks! Nice job to you and to Adam!

[Kirsten]

Beautiful socks, what a wonderful joint effort!

[stacey]

beautiful!!! i love how you put it perfectly - "the excitement of a first sock with the ease of a second" - brilliant!

[Juno]

Those are some nice socks.....

[ann]

Gorgeous pair of socks!! That's a smashing pattern. Yarn nerd is on my list to try... glad to hear the endorsement!

[Kim]

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.

[Christine]

Love the socks! Can you tell who knit which one?

[Jessica]

Awesome! Love the pattern/yarn color combo. Just don't show them to my boy ok? He'll want more sock yarn! ;)

[Amy]

Oh, they're SO beautiful. Great job!

[Sara]

Love the socks! Might need to find that pattern! And Adam would be proud of the books you are modeling in front of :-)

[jody]

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 :)

[Sharon]

The socks are awesome. gosh that yarn color is so up my alley.

[nova]

Oh, these are perfect!

[Oiyi]

Great color!

[Susan Pandorf]

Wow, now THAT'S what I call vesting in your interest...

Blessings!

[tiennie]

Beautifully done by you and Adam!

[Adam]

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.