A single Roza’s sock
This one sock is both the fastest and slowest sock I have knitted to date. I started it nearly ten days ago, but as is normal with the simplest of projects, I made several mistakes and had to start over, and over, and over again. And then, bang, the day before yesterday I started off and finished it last night. I know that’s nothing for some people, but for me it was like streaked lightning. Maybe it had something to do with the fact that I knit it *exactly* as is, with no changes to the pattern. It was quite refreshing!
This pattern is deceptive. As with all of Grumperina’s designs, the construction is intuitive and simple, but clever use of stitches results in a most satisfying project. As I was knitting this I wondered what all the fuss was about the brioche stitch, because it looked just like 3×3 rib, but took longer. Then I put on the sock as I was going along, and realized that the brioche adds a lovely little detail along the purl rib.
This sock, knit in Koigu on size 0 bamboos, is for a friend (hi!) who wanted one in fall colours. I couldn’t find any one brown or green that said fall colours to me, but then I saw this colourway, which looks quite like one overall. But it has taken me so long to knit one that I am going to send her the second one raw – she can knit it herself, I’m sure she’ll enjoy that. I’m done! I’m sending her the sock with a little handmade Indian lipstick case, just to keep with the whole handmade theme. I hope she enjoys the whole package!
Love the pictures! Particularly that top one. A real stunner.
Nice sock too.
It’s a lucky knitter who’ll be receiving that package! You know, I was never that excited by the modeled pictures of those socks in IK, but yours are really lovely. That yarn is very well suited to the pattern.
She’s gonna love it! I agree with you on the brioche stitch–it looks simple as first glance, but there is a lot more to it once you really look closely. I love the sock/color combo–very classy.
And a lovely sock it is. I did not realize that Rozas sock was that cute. Maybe it is your choice of yarn that really compliments the pattern.
Btw, I love your Cabled Rangoli Hat.
Is it okay if I link to it?
What a gorgeous sock! I absolutely love it.
Oooh, what a beautiful sock. This pattern is on my list!
Your sock is gorgeous! I love that you knit the Koigu on 0’s, I’m a huge fan of firm sock fabric. All in all, it makes me want a pair!
I’m sure you’re friend will love it – it’s really a lovely sock! I completely relate to the starting and restarting, sometimes it takes me forever to get a fairly simple knitting concept or stitch pattern not to mention the more complex ones, but once it sinks in it’s a total light bulb effect for me!
that is beautiful!!!!