Here are the finished Log Cabin Socks I gave Peter for Christmas.
These were so quick to knit and he seems to really like them. Wears them all the time. He's even hinting that he'd like another pair.
These were knit with 2 skeins of Cascade Pastaza color 066. I changed them at little bit. I added an extra row into the cables just because the tightness of the cables was hurting my hands. Also, right after I turned the heel I found I had to decrease a lot more than the pattern called for to get the sock to fit right and the same at the toe, I had to decrease more than the pattern wanted to get a nice shape.
In further news, I've decided it's finally time to put myself on a yarn diet.
I, Ms. Knittypants, do solemnly swear not to buy yarn until the end of April.
I'm thinking I have enough yarn to keep myself busy for several years, but I'm not going for torture here, just a little bit of self-discipline. Honestly, I can't imagine completely cutting myself off from stash purchases, I really love yarn, but I'm worried that I'm becoming a spendthrift. And since one of my goals for this year, is to really think before I spend money and since yarn shopping is an area of my life where I rarely think before purchasing, this should be a good exercise for me.
A couple of loopholes. I'm getting my last skein of yarn for the Sweet Sheep Self-Striping Club in February. Obviously, that doesn't count. Neither does the Christmas yarn that is making it's way to me even as I type.
Also, I may purchase yarn for another pair of socks for Peter. I'd like to make him some out of Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted or Dream in Color Classy. A nice soft pair of socks that won't take forever to knit up.
I was going to try and find more loopholes, but really, I'd better not.
Deep breath... of course I can make it till April, it's not like I'm addicted or anything.
I am addicted to Goodwill sweaters!! I think I'm saving money, which I suppose I am, but everytime I go in there, I have to scour the sweaters and I always find at least one sweater that I think will be great. Another $5-7. I just told my husband that I would make a commitment to him not to buy another sweater from Goodwill until I can loose 8 more pounds.
Posted by: Debra | January 18, 2008 at 02:52 PM
Love those socks... I'm thinking about doing that pattern myself and seeing yours pushes me in that direction even more!
Posted by: LizKnits | January 18, 2008 at 04:53 PM
The socks look real cozy and comfy and the best compliment is constant wearing of the handknits :) As for not buying yarn till April, I know you can do it!
Posted by: erin | January 18, 2008 at 07:18 PM
Hee hee hee, I remember last year when you said you were not going to stop buying yarn. Yah, watch out for those loopholes! But hey, buying yarn is better than a lot of other addictions!
Posted by: Annie | January 18, 2008 at 08:16 PM
Yeah I gotta ease up on the yarn purchases too. It's a bit crazy. Especially after the WH incident.
The socks look very cozy! The pastaza cables beautifully!
Posted by: turtlegirl76 | January 18, 2008 at 08:24 PM
Those socks look great. I like the color very much. I'm glad he likes them so much, that he even wants another pair! I completely understand your yarn diet. I just ordered some more fiber, just because it was so beautyful, even though I don't need more for a long time. Couldn't help myself. It really is getting out of hand. I think I'll join you, and don't buy any more yarn or fiber for a while. :o) Good luck!
Posted by: Monika | January 19, 2008 at 04:37 AM
Hey, those are some nice man socks! They rock!
Wow, you have sure spelled out your challenge! Way to go! Don't be a hero though, everyone need some yarn therapy onece in a while. I suggest you give your-self two free passes for guilt free yarn grabbing (above and beyond what you have already stated) Then you will be thinking about it too.... you will want to buy something that will be a ............... CPH or a specific thing in your queue. ( This is the way I think I am going to do it.)
Are you going to join the de-stash 2008 group on Ravelry?
Posted by: Silver Ilix | January 19, 2008 at 12:29 PM
Fabulous socks! So cozy looking!
Posted by: Zonda | January 19, 2008 at 01:14 PM
So nice to have a finished object be as loved by the recipient! Good luck with your yarn diet. Willpower!!
Posted by: Mintyfresh | January 20, 2008 at 04:52 AM
Those look so warm and comfy!
Posted by: Batty | January 20, 2008 at 07:08 AM
The socks are lovely!
I put myself on a yarn diet for a whole year. I am not going to beat myself up if I break down, but at worst I will still spend less than if I didn't have a non-spending goal. Having a couple (or 10) loopholes is the only way to go :)
Posted by: Heather | January 20, 2008 at 09:35 AM
those look super cozy!!! you can do it - april is not that far away!!!
Posted by: stacey | January 21, 2008 at 05:33 AM
I love all your loopholes.
Posted by: Deborah | January 22, 2008 at 10:21 AM
I love all your loopholes.
Posted by: Deborah | January 22, 2008 at 10:21 AM
Sounds like a good challenge. I think the loopholes will make it do-able :) Have you seen the Mission Possible knit-from-stash challenge for the year? I just posted about my goals on my blog. Might help you get to April!
Posted by: Allison | January 23, 2008 at 08:34 AM
The socks look very cozy! Good luck with that yarn diet....
Posted by: amanda | January 23, 2008 at 09:20 AM
The color of those socks reminds me of fuzzy, wooley moss! Hope you make your goal of not buying any more yarn for a while! I'm rooting for you (as I peek around etsy for some more yarn!)
Posted by: Fiber Chic | January 23, 2008 at 06:21 PM
The socks are beautiful! The color gives the cables such depth. I. has been hinted that he wants a pair of hand-knit socks too...more opportunity to buy sock yarn, no? :) I'm on a semi-yarn diet too...I took a look at my stash the other day and it started to scare me how many potential projects I already have on hand...
Posted by: Marie | January 27, 2008 at 01:36 PM