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franney · Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 10:54 pm Post subject: Franney's Breasty Socks

That caught you attention didn't it Very Happy

I'm using my Breasty yarn, what were you thinking? Laughing

It's actually Pink Ribbon from the Yarn Yard last year, as it's Breast Cancer Awareness month i have decided to knit pink socks this month Smile

Unfortunately things didn't go quite to plan, Nancy Bush said to cast on 80 stitches which i thought was a lot - i was right...

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That's a 5" needle there for size comparison, i reckon it's at least 3" too big!
I will have to sit down with the pattern and see if i can shrink it Sad

I will also have to get the hard brush on my poof and get rid of those pesky dog hairs!! Embarassed

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jacquie · Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:01 pm Post subject:

I wasn't sure what to think but then I had just read todays post by the Panopticon http://the-panopticon.blogspot.co...ks-rush-this-into-production.html
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FatCat · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:20 am Post subject:

LOL! I was expecting some sort of nubbly pattern. Or something Laughing

Great colour! 80 stitches does seem a lot though, you sure there isn't a decrease row in the near future that'll take it down and give you a frilly edge? (I mean give the sock a frilly edge, although I'm sure if you want a frilly edge you can have one too Very Happy

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franney · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:02 am Post subject:

*giggling* I have lots of frilly edges already Very Happy

As for the pattern, nope, it's a straight cuff, very pretty, but i've done that wrong anyway! There's meant to be a yarn over at the end of each needle but i somehow put it at the beginning of the needle so what should be a straight row of eyelets has morphed into a curved row. I kinda like the patternt hough and am going to retart the sock and just use the spiralling eyelet pattern that i seem to have "unvented" Very Happy

I really wanted to use my Brittanys too Sad

ps i found this pic of the top of the cuff, it looks nothing like mine Laughing

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KnittingLadybird · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:09 am Post subject:

I think we need to get abreast of this sock...we'll give you all the support you need and I hope i'm not making a tit out of myself here lol.

right...nice sock Wink

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franney · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:21 am Post subject:

*giggling*
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Hawkesley · Joined: 08 Jan 2007 Posts: 670 Location: Dorset

Ooh, I'm looking forward to seeing what your socks turn out like. I have some of that yarn in my stash too. Very Happy

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Ali · Joined: 28 Jan 2007 Posts: 545 Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Oh well, no prizes for me as I thought it said Beasty! Embarassed

Pretty yarn though. Smile

What's your tension? The pattern is for 9 spi.
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franney · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:32 pm Post subject:

Erm, tension? Erm... no idea Very Happy

Even if i use 1.5mm i think 80 stitches will still be too big for me, and there's no way i have the patience to knit with such tiny needles either to be honest Sad

I'm going to use my trusty 2mm and fudge the pattern and attempt the proper pattern another month as i am just too impatient to work it out Rolling Eyes

I'm loving the colouring, it's so delicate and so unlike me Laughing

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Ali · Joined: 28 Jan 2007 Posts: 545 Location: Edmonton, Alberta

You could always keep the stitch count at 80, and send them to me! Razz

I'm sure you'll work something out. The pattern is lovely.

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