The Mystery Sock proved to be the perfect way to keep Sock Mojo around. He stayed the whole month, and is still hanging out, because he had such a nice visit. Part of the reason he has enjoyed himself was the interesting pattern Kirsten devised. He was in a state of delight all month! As if to add icing to the cake, Kim's yarn made the pattern that much more interesting and enticing.
Knitting with Kim's yarn is like viewing a pointillism painting. Each stitch looks to be knit with a different color, but when viewed as a whole the colors blend in the eye and create a warm and unique colorway. Moroccan Spice was the perfect mix of earthy tones and shades, and I must say, Sock Mojo and I were always entertained by it's changes.
See the heel on the Mystery Sock? It is my first successful Eye of Partridge heel. It's doubtful anyone has had the trouble I have had in keeping the stitch count right all the way through to the heels end. I owe credit to Carole who made a very astute observation. She thought the secret might be to do all four pattern rows before you put the sock down for a break. That way one never need wonder what row came next. I light bulb went off (I can be quite dim at times) and I was able to execute said heel perfectly when the time came! I am easily entertained and love little knitting tricks.
The best yarn, the best pattern, the best Mojo made Socktoberfest a blast!
Thank you Lolly, thank you Kirsten and thank you Kim. Hopefully I can keep Sock Mojo around and continue the fun!
I love my SOCKS!
They are lovely socks indeed!
I really like the Eye of Partridge heel (or, Partridge Family heel, as Sandy says), but I've had the same trouble keeping my place. Excellent tip!!
Posted by: Nora | November 04, 2008 at 04:17 AM
They are a wonderful combo of yarn and pattern. I'm so glad your sock mojo came back for these! This was my first successful eye of partridge heel, too. I think I still prefer a regular heel flap but at least I know now I can do this.
Posted by: Carole | November 04, 2008 at 05:09 AM
Thank you Margene!! I am so glad the pattern helped you find your mojo! They look great in Kim's yarn!
Posted by: Kirsten | November 04, 2008 at 05:10 AM
What's not too love!...They're just perfect..and what a way to welcome Mr.MOJO back, huh?
Posted by: Dianne | November 04, 2008 at 05:26 AM
I love your socks, too! The yarn and pattern are so complimentary. So, sock mojo hasn't taken off quite yet, huh?
Posted by: CindyCindy | November 04, 2008 at 05:29 AM
The EOP heel is quite striking in that lovely yarn.
Posted by: Sarah | November 04, 2008 at 05:39 AM
inspiring!
Posted by: vanessa | November 04, 2008 at 06:11 AM
Gorgeous! And that's a great tip from Carole, because I've had the same problem with the EoP heel.
Posted by: Chris | November 04, 2008 at 06:18 AM
Those are spectacular!
Posted by: Kristin | November 04, 2008 at 06:21 AM
They turned out great! I had started but I didn't like the yarn I had picked.
Posted by: Jewel | November 04, 2008 at 06:25 AM
I love your socks too! If I had even a small hope they would fit me, I'd be at your house right now, subduing Smith and the dog-boys and taking them out of your sock drawer to have as my very own!!
Posted by: Anne | November 04, 2008 at 06:58 AM
Thanks for the tip of the hat towards Carole. I missed that post. I've always had a hard time keeping my place but it's my favorite heel because it lasts longer. Real beauties.
Posted by: Jean | November 04, 2008 at 06:59 AM
They look great!!
Posted by: Kathy | November 04, 2008 at 07:03 AM
They turned out great!
Posted by: Wool Winder | November 04, 2008 at 07:08 AM
Great socks!
Posted by: Joy | November 04, 2008 at 07:36 AM
I am definitely going to knit those! Gorgeous! And I love Kim's yarns. I have both her lace and her sock yarn on needles right now!
Posted by: Leah | November 04, 2008 at 07:37 AM
Wow, those are GORGEOUS, Margene. I'm afflicted with loving EVERYTHING and wanting to knit EVERYTHING right NOW -- SOCKS, even -- and there's NOT ENOUGH TIME!!
I'm sure it's that seasonal thing and I'll work it all out -- or at least work on prioritizing.
; )
Posted by: Vicki | November 04, 2008 at 07:57 AM
Did Dr. Suess write your title? ;o)
Love the socks!
Posted by: elizabeth | November 04, 2008 at 08:37 AM
Those look great! So happy to hear that Sock mojo is sticking around a bit.
Posted by: Hillary | November 04, 2008 at 09:14 AM
They're wonderful - the pattern is great, and Kim's yarn is totally delicious.
Posted by: Cheryl S. | November 04, 2008 at 09:20 AM
Wow, what very interesting socks! Almost enough to bring MY sock mojo back.... love the colors.
Posted by: Birdsong | November 04, 2008 at 10:27 AM
*sigh* I have yet to successfully execute an Eye of Partridge heel. Someday.
Those are definitely some beautiful socks you have there.
Posted by: Imbrium | November 04, 2008 at 10:33 AM
Great idea on keeping track of pattern row. I use paper and pencil, but Carole's idea is easier.
Posted by: Laurie | November 04, 2008 at 12:17 PM
I really like how your socks turned out! Beautiful!
Posted by: tiennie | November 04, 2008 at 04:14 PM
Margene, they came out wonderfully!!! Whenever I do EOP heels, I do the same thing...that way I remember where I left off :)
Posted by: Kim | November 04, 2008 at 04:33 PM