Tuesday, January 04, 2005

Together at last

The long-awaited day is here! I finally finished the mate to the Regia sock I knit months ago. And this time they're actually the same size.

Here's a shot of the happy pair



And the first time on my feet



They look great with jeans, yes? (The most-often-worn item in my wardrobe!)

Technically, this pair is actually the second and third socks I've ever knit. The first one was knit carefully per the instructions, but I didn't like the fit. A little baggy, too long in the cuff and a toe I didn't like. So I knit the second one with modifications--on size 0 bamboo DPNs!--and once I knew I liked it, the original was frogged and became the mate to the second one. Got all that?

Anyway, I wore these for the first time today and I'm very pleased with how they fit and how they feel. I'm inspired now to cast on for another pair...and I have the perfect yarn waiting in the wings. I'll show you later!

5 comments:

Jo said...

Those are awesome! I like that yarn and how they look with jeans. They actually look like twins, how about that!

Kristin said...

Hurrah! They're gorgeous! Come on a sock binge with me, won't you? I'm obsessed.

sturdygirl said...

Love your socks, Leslie! I always feel it's a triumph to finish a whole pair. I'm wondering about the Irish Hiking Scarf - it's probably not reversible, but does it look neat on the back as well?

Lisa P said...

Those socks look great! And yes, they look perfect with jeans.

Helen said...

so nice!! what pattern did you use?