Ravellenics – the beginnings

On July 30, 2012, in socks, by Anna

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.

 

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