Loksins!
Count my feet very happy! The
second Loksins! was finished while riding in the car, for hours and hours and
hours, on the way to Estes. I fell, cuffs over heels, for my own blue dye
job and this pattern was well suited for it. What a good time this sock affords a knitter. It didn’t live up to it’s name of FINALLY
(translation for Loksins) as it was a very quick knit.
The elasticity of the yarn makes for a snuggly fitting sock that feels good on the foot. Reynolds Soft Sea Wool has a very tight twist, quite a bit of bounce and it dyes beautifully. Ashford dyes are excellent for intensity and take up. There was no leftover color in the pot and very little came out of the yarn when washed.
The design on the socks is not only fun to knit, it has wonderful texture and gives the impression of wings going up the leg. This pair of socks knit up as if I had wings on my fingers! The easy to memorize pattern repeats made for very quick progress. Stitches could easily be added to the stockinette panels on the front and back of the foot, which makes it easy to adjust for any size. Overall I loved the yarn, color and pattern so much, I just couldn't stop knitting! I don't remember the last time a pair of socks took less than two weeks to finish.
Pattern: Loksins! by Cassie
Yarn: Reynolds Soft Sea Wool - Hand dyed with Ashford Dyes, Blue and Teal -color Blue-tiful
Time to Knit: June 4 – June 15, 2007
Modifications: Rolled cuff consisting of 6 rows stockinette stitch, extra heel rows and gusset stitches to insure the sock will fit my higher instep, Purl Swirl Toe.
Wow! You make me want to knit more socks (bad Jessie, must finish other ones first...). Those are amazing. Great color, too!
Posted by: jessie | June 20, 2007 at 04:08 AM
I agree with you, both the color and the pattern are beautiful!
Posted by: Kirsten | June 20, 2007 at 04:21 AM
beautiful! You did a great job doth dyeing and knitting!
Posted by: jackie | June 20, 2007 at 04:32 AM
That's a terrific pattern and the color is perfect for it. Lovely socks!
Posted by: Sherie | June 20, 2007 at 04:42 AM
The color compliments the pattern wonderfully! Kudos to you and Cassie!
Posted by: Manise | June 20, 2007 at 04:45 AM
Just beautiful, and I have the pattern.
Posted by: Vera | June 20, 2007 at 04:50 AM
Your beautiful blue hand-dyed yarn is my absolute favorite yarn EVER. I may have to actually try dying myself. Wonderful socks ~ thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Bonny | June 20, 2007 at 05:00 AM
Beautiful job all around! The color sings. The pattern is great. I need to figure out what yarn to do them in.
Posted by: Laurie | June 20, 2007 at 05:27 AM
They're gorgeous, if I'm allowed to say that. I'll have to try that Reynolds Sea wool, although I haven't seen it anywhere yet.
Posted by: Cassie | June 20, 2007 at 05:30 AM
They look wonderful - pattern and color are a perfect match.
Posted by: Carole | June 20, 2007 at 05:40 AM
The yarn and the socks are beautiful!
I never get tired of looking at the socks you knit!
Posted by: Arianne | June 20, 2007 at 05:59 AM
Those are so pretty! I just got the pattern (and the Sea Wool yarn too) and plan to cast on today or tomorrow!
Posted by: Becca | June 20, 2007 at 06:00 AM
beautiful color;; i love the rolled top!
Posted by: marie in florida | June 20, 2007 at 06:13 AM
Really cute! And a great color.
Posted by: Tan | June 20, 2007 at 06:16 AM
Great sock!
Posted by: claudia | June 20, 2007 at 06:28 AM
Beautiful socks!
Posted by: Sarah | June 20, 2007 at 06:29 AM
They're lovely, Margene!
Posted by: Vicki | June 20, 2007 at 06:30 AM
Wow you cranked those socks out quickly and they truly are lovely!!!
Posted by: Kim | June 20, 2007 at 06:38 AM
Gorgeous color!!
Posted by: Sarah HB | June 20, 2007 at 06:39 AM
lovely socks! and i love the color!
Posted by: amanda | June 20, 2007 at 06:40 AM
Those are beautiful socks!! Must add that pattern to my "must knit" list! Good job on the dyeing as well. I adore shaded solids.
Posted by: Rebecca | June 20, 2007 at 06:46 AM
Oooh, I want to come dye with you. They are the best!
Posted by: Teresa C | June 20, 2007 at 06:46 AM
Beautiful socks Margene!
Posted by: Karen | June 20, 2007 at 06:50 AM
Yarn, color and pattern all worked together to make these socks just fabulous!
Posted by: Wool Winder | June 20, 2007 at 06:52 AM
They are soo beautiful! ;)
Posted by: Stitch-n-Snitch | June 20, 2007 at 06:54 AM
love them! it's interesting to see i'm not the only one thinking these socks knit up quickly.
i can't remember -- did you blog about how you dyed your yarn? i love the subtle variations -- great for lace or texture, but with enough interest to make it fun to knit.
Posted by: jody | June 20, 2007 at 07:02 AM
They are GORGEOUS!
Posted by: Kathy | June 20, 2007 at 07:07 AM
Love them! More info on the Ashford dyes, though. I didn't even know they made dye!
Posted by: Marcia Cooke | June 20, 2007 at 07:13 AM
I love a pattern that flows like that. Beautiful socks.
Your Estes pictures make me blue. Hi, Michaele! Hi, everyone!
Posted by: Alarming Female | June 20, 2007 at 07:20 AM
Lovely! Defintely need to add this pattern to the queue. And the Soft Sea Wool sounds like a winner too.
Posted by: Margaret | June 20, 2007 at 07:20 AM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Jennifer | June 20, 2007 at 07:22 AM
Very pretty sock! It usually takes me 2 weeks to make a pair of socks, too. (Working really gets in the way of knitting, but it also pays for the habit!) I haven't tried dyeing yarn, but I can see it gives a whole extra dimension to the project. Well done!
Posted by: Nancy | June 20, 2007 at 07:22 AM
Very beautiful! It would have been 'finally' for me; I am amazed at how quickly you skim through such fancy patterns. The color is inspirational.
Posted by: Birdsong | June 20, 2007 at 07:26 AM
I love your socks! Great job on the dyeing.
Posted by: Lauren | June 20, 2007 at 07:28 AM
They are so pretty! I love that brilliant blue!
Posted by: Lolly | June 20, 2007 at 07:31 AM
Absolutely beautiful! I can't wait to start mine, I hope they're half as lovely.
Posted by: Nancy | June 20, 2007 at 07:42 AM
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous.
Posted by: regina | June 20, 2007 at 07:57 AM
They are charming and cheerful!
Posted by: Heather Joins The Round | June 20, 2007 at 08:01 AM
Well, at least it was a productive car marathon. Just consider all the all the finishing, knitting, designing, ice cream eating and recipe-swapping (not to mention fund-raising for the CHP) that went on.
Posted by: Blog Free | June 20, 2007 at 08:12 AM
ohhhh yummy socks!
Lovely dye job too!
Posted by: Kelly | June 20, 2007 at 08:18 AM
They are beautiful Margene. You knit socks quite fast.
Posted by: isela | June 20, 2007 at 08:26 AM
Absolutely stunning!!
Posted by: Kim | June 20, 2007 at 08:29 AM
Those are so pretty! Congrats on another lovely pair of socks!
Posted by: Nonnahs | June 20, 2007 at 08:52 AM
Pretty pretty!! I'm really gonna get that pattern - it's gorgeous. I wonder if I could replicate your dye job too?? Hmmm...
Posted by: Laura | June 20, 2007 at 08:56 AM
They came out beautifully. The color is so rich!
Posted by: Cheryl | June 20, 2007 at 08:59 AM
Beautiful! Okay, I'm going to have to hie myself on over to Cassie and get myself this pattern. The dye job is absolutely breathtaking - I love the depth.
Posted by: Sandy | June 20, 2007 at 09:00 AM
Wonderful socks. The yarn and the pattern compliment each other nicely.
Posted by: AmyP | June 20, 2007 at 09:05 AM
Sounds like Monkey has some competition.
But I'll try to resist casting on my Loksins until I finish the happy couple. (If I have to knit one of them twice, does that make it a three-legged sock race?)
Trhe color is Saturday Sky gorgeous.
Blessings!
Posted by: Susan P | June 20, 2007 at 09:07 AM
So pretty and the color is just amazing.
Posted by: Wanda | June 20, 2007 at 09:16 AM
Those are so cute!! And the color, perfect!!
Posted by: Meadow | June 20, 2007 at 10:28 AM