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FatCat · Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:09 am Post subject:

wow, they're both looking great!

Elfine's been on my to-do list for yonks, but I need to work out how to make it top down on dpns first ..... Rolling Eyes

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Woollywarbler · Joined: 11 May 2007 Posts: 501 Location: Dorset

Thanks ladies, I'm in love with both of them so it'll be a toss up as to which get finished first.
Gilraen, I've not tried Monkeys yet but they're in my queue to do. This pattern is quite simple actually, you have to make sure you start your heel in the correct place of the pattern which I didn't to start with Rolling Eyes

I've never finished a toe up before as they normally get frogged halfway down a foot or after messing about with wraps on a heel, but this figure of 8 cast on was ok and I'm going to do a flap instead. I'm definitely converted to magic loop, I wish I'd tried it earlier instead of thinking it was something very difficult. Chrissy you'll find it a breeze Smile

Anni's nought's n crosses pattern is fun though, seeing oxo makes me think I should have gone with red and white Wink

Better get on with things or there will be no knitting time in the garden for me later!

Tracy
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purplepds · Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 1:05 pm Post subject:

Both look good, love the colours
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Hawkesley · Joined: 08 Jan 2007 Posts: 670 Location: Dorset

Both pairs look lovely but I especially like the colours of the first sock. Very Happy

Very yummy yarn. lovehearts

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

They're both beauties! Very Happy

I love the Sockamania pattern, but don't know if I'm ready to try Fair Isle yet!
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Piglottie · Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:59 pm Post subject:

Stunning socks. I especially love the first pair, such vibrant colours.
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Woollywarbler · Joined: 11 May 2007 Posts: 501 Location: Dorset

Anni's pattern is a brilliant one to practice knitting with two hands if you want to learn this way. I taught myself when I wanted to do a couple of Norwegian sweaters (pictures here http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Woollywarbler ) My left hand just mirror images my right, even down to the way I hold my yarn over my fore and little finger. As long as you keep the floats even by not pulling them tightly behind your work, it's an easy thing to do.

The pattern for Elfine comes from here http://autoscopia.com/amelia/assets/elfinesocks.pdf

I wanted to do these for 2 years now but always steered clear of Magic Loop. There's an excellent video here if it helps anybody http://www.knittinghelp.com/knitting/advanced_techniques/
I'm one of those people that needs to see thing in real life for it to make any sense! Smile

Better go get showered and dressed now everyone's left the house. First day in Sixth Form for DS1, DS2 went back to school yesterday, DH already at work. Disney is sat on my feet and I could quite happily sit here all day in the peace and quiet with my socks for company. Insert big sigh here......

Tracy
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YarnAddict · Joined: 05 Nov 2006 Posts: 2205

You've shamed me into promising myself I'll try two handed fair isle now Tracy. Laughing

Thanks for the link ot the Elfine pattern.
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Ali · Joined: 28 Jan 2007 Posts: 545 Location: Edmonton, Alberta

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