the blue blog archives: I couldn't help myself

Over a week without any sock knitting?! Say it ain't so. Don't worry, it ain't. While I was flipping through the Vogue Knitting on the Go: Socks book to find the Zig Zag sock pattern, I saw the cutest little tennis socks and could not resist. Really, who could resist that green pompom? As I was working in the store that day, I had plenty of time to find the perfect yarn: Rowan's new Cashsoft 4ply.

My choice was made easier by the fact that I've been looking for an excuse to try out this yarn. I have the first two of the Rowan Classic books and I love the patterns. If I enjoy making these socks, I think there will definitely be more of this yarn in my future. But first, there will have to be more short-rows. Because there's no way I'm doing a bulky heel flap for summer socks. Nope, Priscilla Gibson-Roberts' dream short row heels and toes will be just right. And, oh so cute!

posted by alison at 9:09 am | in people who make socks...

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adorable! i've had a soft spot for pompom socks every since the sockapalooza. and in cashsoft??mmmmm luxury for feet.

Posted by: anna at May 23, 2005 10:14 AM

yay for short row heels!

Posted by: peggy at May 23, 2005 10:55 AM

mm, great socks! Looks like the cashsoft is working out great! Mental note made... (I was already wondering how cashcotton would work for socks).

I have been diggin' short rowed heels lately!

Posted by: jess at May 23, 2005 11:35 AM

Those'll be so cute! I love the colors together. You ankles look fine to me :)

Posted by: Vicki at May 23, 2005 12:36 PM

I remember those socks from way back,well not that far back lol.I think they are a 80's sock arent they? very cute,love the colour combo too

Posted by: cara at May 23, 2005 12:49 PM

Great way to try a new yarn -- I've been eyeing the new Rowan Yarn and think I might just copy you! Don't you love the short row heel, so easy to work and a comfortable fit.

Posted by: nona at May 23, 2005 1:16 PM

ah, your ankles are adorable! :)
Cashmere socks? Heaven on toes.
AND. No one in their right mind could resist that pompom!

Posted by: sandy at May 23, 2005 3:21 PM

Is this the yarn we looked at the day I stopped in? I love that stuff! And who can resist pompom socks!

Posted by: paula at May 23, 2005 3:24 PM

Those are adorable socks! I have a huge (childhood sentimental) thing for pom pom socks. Which Vogue On the Go: Socks book is it: Number 1 or Number 2?

I think you have given me reason to finally break down and knit socks!

Posted by: Anita at May 23, 2005 3:58 PM

Hooray, Anita! It's the first sock book, so there isn't actually a number in the title. Happy sock knitting! :)

Posted by: alison at May 23, 2005 4:08 PM

Love those socks! Those would modivate me knowing that I had no leg to really knit! Hope you had a great weekend!

Posted by: Dani at May 23, 2005 6:13 PM

hi there. Those socks are cute!

I was wondering if you could tell me how you add thumbnail photos to your blog that lead to the larger version of the picture? I mean, what is the code you use?

Posted by: Nik at May 23, 2005 6:31 PM

The sock looks cute. There's a toe-up version, Pom Squad, at Magknits!
http://www.magknits.com/warm04/patterns/pomsquad.htm

Posted by: Siow Chin at May 23, 2005 9:16 PM

You're making me want to attempt socks again! I love the green and cream combo, it looks so fresh and summery..

Posted by: kerrie at May 24, 2005 2:50 AM