
Once in a while, I will make a totally generic sock with a self patterning yarn, but more often, I try to add something—a stitch pattern, a bit of contrasting yarn, an edge, a novelty heel design—something that changes the sock from just using someone else's design—exclusively—into a design that has something of me in it.
I suppose its a bit of vanity—but I am creative, and I want my socks to be reflective of me.
Sure it's work to weave in ends every 5 R's—but it's so worth it to have a simple stripe that is MY STRIPE. My design. ROY G BIV is hardly a new creative color way.. and the stitch pattern, a version of scattered oats is nothing very much either.. but together, the two become special.
I like working out the details (and will be pleased no end when it comes to the heel and gussets to be able to have a perfect unbroken pattern on the instep) I like seeing how what I imagine become reality.
And, of course, with a ROY G BIV color way, these socks will match everything!
2 comments:
Wow! I love these socks! Looking forward to seeing the finished article!
Millie
Loving the Roy G Biv socks. :)
I think it is awesome that you are using your handknit socks as a reflection of your creativity. That puts a big old smile on my face.
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