One pair down!
Here’s my first pair for the SSoS Challenge!
I have named them Jitterbugging at Dusk. They’re the On Your Toes socks from Interweave Knits Summer 2007, done in Colinette Jitterbug (’Dusk’ colourway) on 2.5 Addi circulars. I was amazed at how few stitches I needed with this yarn; normally I cast on 64 or 66 stitches for a 2.5mm needle, but I easily went down to 56 sts for these socks. It helps that the pattern is decently stretchy, of course. I modified the pattern to use Wendy Johnson’s gusset heel. I was also pleasantly surprised by the fact that I got a decently long cuff, despite the short yardage on Jitterbug. Would knit again 
(Jitterbug reminds me very much of Socks that Rock Mediumweight – same kind of weight, texture, roundness of strand, twist and springiness).
I am now hard at work on two pairs, one in Lorna’s Laces and one in Stone Barn Fibers. I hope to get pics of these up soon!
Ann said,
October 8, 2007 @ 11:28 am
Thanks for your nice comments. Yes, the color is Old Rose & I do plan to write out the design (for toe-up) & will email you a copy. Love your Jitterbug & it’s on my list too!