Finished Jaywalkers: My first socks!
Thursday, October 5th, 2006Tags: Finished Projects, Jaywalkers
Happy Socktober! These are my groin-kicking shoes, which have now become my sock-modeling shoes. You’ll be seeing quite a lot of my feet this month; for Socktober, I’m going to be modeling all my favourite socks for sockspiration.
Jaywalkers, started August 4th, 2006, finished September 22nd, 2006
Pattern: Jaywalker
Yarn: Regia 4-Ply Mini-Ringel Sock Yarn in Maid Marian
Needles: 2.25mm DPNs
Dimensions: One a bit wider than the other (I knit the second one at a tighter gauge, I think), but they fit quite well.
Pattern Notes: These are my first ever socks! I really like them. One problem I had with the pattern was that it specified things by numbered needles, but never said which number was which. Aside from that, really fun to knit.
Would I knit it again? Sure thing. I want to knit a pair toe-up, because I have just a little left of the Regia that I may as well use up. Hopefully it’ll be enough for a pair of anklets.
so cute! congrats on your first socks!!!!!
Comment by staceyOctober 5, 2006 @ 10:01 am
Okay, the socks are completely fab… but so are the shoes!! I need more info on where I can find such cute footwear!
Comment by ReteOctober 5, 2006 @ 10:51 am
They’re from Transit, which I believe is based in Quebec. It’s pretty big up here in Canada. The line is called “Spring,” and I’ve got at least 3 different pairs of inexpensive Spring shoes. They’re all mega-sexy and under $30. That’s $30 CANADIAN!
Comment by EveOctober 5, 2006 @ 11:10 am
So hot. Love them jaywalkers!
Comment by Liz K.October 5, 2006 @ 11:12 am
really cute, I haven’t done socks yet, the dpns are too scary
Comment by Mama UrchinOctober 5, 2006 @ 11:19 am
Great socks! and I love the shoes! Spring shoes rock.
Comment by carolOctober 5, 2006 @ 1:43 pm
I love the colors! Great job on your first pair of socks! Congrats!!
Comment by ClaireOctober 6, 2006 @ 1:04 pm
Mama Urchin, there are other methods of knitting socks besides using DPN’s. I knit two socks at a time using two circular needles. Most people using two circulars just knit one at a time. There’s also the Magic Loop method, which uses one long circular needle. I’m rather intimidated by DPN’s as well, and love using circulars!
Comment by ClaireOctober 6, 2006 @ 1:07 pm
Love the socks – and the shoes! I’ve had 2 unsuccessful attempts at Jaywalker (due to yarn choices) but after seeing your version I’m ready to go again! Third time lucky…
Comment by NORAOctober 7, 2006 @ 3:31 am
Great socks — wonderful colours, and they look like they fit very well!
Ummm, groin-kicking shoes? Yikes.
Comment by DaveOctober 7, 2006 @ 10:05 am
OH NOES!
I meant to include a disclaimer that I don’t actually kick groins. Seriously, I have trouble capturing flies and moving them outside because I don’t want to hurt them.
Comment by EveOctober 7, 2006 @ 10:55 am
Those are absolutely gorgeous! I am so impressed that you picked something challenging for your first sock. I am only just now working on a lace sock and it is my fourth pair! Way to go!
Comment by LunarAweOctober 8, 2006 @ 12:01 am
Fantastic socks! I can’t believe they are your first pair. Congratulations! If this is the sign of things to come, you are going to have the most fashionable feet on campus.
Comment by BrendaOctober 8, 2006 @ 8:07 pm
Great first socks!! Once again, I love your pictures.
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