Oct 26 2006

Lace Leaves

Published by lolly at 4:05 pm under Knitalongs, Lace Knee Highs, Socktoberfest 2006

Lace (Not So) Knee Highs

Lace (Not-So) Knee Highs Done! Lace cuff detail

Lace (Not So) Knee Highs

Lace cuff detail II Lace (Not So) Knee Highs

LACE (NOT SO) KNEE HIGHS

Yarn: Three Waters Farm Merino in "Etudes in Brown" colorway
Source: Maryland Sheep and Wool 2006 purchase
Pattern: "Lace Knee Highs" from Interweave Knits, Winter 2004
Needles: Inox size 2.5mm (US 1.5) metal
Notes: Features and inspiration noted here

I love these socks. They are probably the most intricate thing I have made - and I am proud of myself for going through with it. They took me some time to complete - I started them in late July - but it is completely worth it now (Well actually, sock one took several months; sock two only took about 2 weeks). The weather is perfect to wear these out and about with my Mary Janes and my boots. They did not turn out to be the knee highs that I originally planned them to be, (there was no calf shaping in the pattern!) but I love them all the same.

These were my first real lace chart, and I really enjoyed the process. The repeat was small, and I could handle watching TV at the same time (and that is really the true test for me). I can say that there will be more lace in my future. I don't know exactly what shape it will take, but I am looking forward to it. I have enough leftover of this glorious yarn, purchased at Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival this past May, to make a lace shawl or scarf, and I just may give that a try.

The yarn was similar in ply and texture to Koigu or Louet: soft, with a subtle shine. The colors mesmerized me from the moment I saw them at the booth - I believe Amy and Stacey were with me - and they bought some too! They were the quintessential autumn colors - and now I can wear them on my feet whilst the beautiful trees peak around me!

Trees

These socks will be my *good luck charms* as I am planning to wear them tomorrow morning / afternoon during my graduate school comprehensive examinations.

~Please think good thoughts for me!~

111 Responses to “Lace Leaves”

  1. # Monaon 26 Oct 2006 at 4:10 pm

    I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you tomorrow - or, as we Germans say: Ich werde Dir die Daumen druecken!!!

  2. # Vickieon 26 Oct 2006 at 4:13 pm

    Good Luck!

  3. # Cathion 26 Oct 2006 at 4:24 pm

    They’re fabulous, Lolly- and good luck on your exams!

  4. # Michelleon 26 Oct 2006 at 4:30 pm

    Good luck tomorrow, but I’m sure you’ll do great.

  5. # hpny knitson 26 Oct 2006 at 4:38 pm

    good luck tomorrow! with socks like these they have to see your talents!

  6. # Cookieon 26 Oct 2006 at 4:48 pm

    Beautiful socks and perfect for fall! Good luck on your exams!

  7. # ericaon 26 Oct 2006 at 4:48 pm

    Great socks. I’ve admired that pattern for a long time and love the leaves in the pattern.

    Good luck with your exams tomorrow. I’m sure you’ll do great.

  8. # Deeon 26 Oct 2006 at 4:49 pm

    The socks look great. Good luck with your exams! I know you do just fine!

  9. # Elizabethon 26 Oct 2006 at 4:51 pm

    Good luck! And I love your shoes! Do you know what they are?

  10. # melissaon 26 Oct 2006 at 5:03 pm

    i love them! i hope they bring you luck tomorrow on your exams! i’m sure you’ll do just fine.

  11. # beverlyon 26 Oct 2006 at 5:04 pm

    Oh, I want to EAT those, they’re so beautiful! One of the nicest socks I’ve seen.

    I just mailed off the first draft of my comps exam, so I will be sending good comp karma your way! You’ll be fabu!

  12. # ellieon 26 Oct 2006 at 5:08 pm

    Good luck!

  13. # cathyon 26 Oct 2006 at 5:35 pm

    Lovely socks!
    Every time I hear someone mutter about comps I give thanks my masters didn’t require comps or a thesis. Good luck on yours. I’m positive you’ll do fine. :)

  14. # Alyssaon 26 Oct 2006 at 5:43 pm

    Gorgeous! And good luck on your comps.

  15. # Sarahon 26 Oct 2006 at 5:43 pm

    Good luck on your exams Lolly girl :) Your socks are so pretty they’re bound to help, if for no other reason than that they are pretty!

  16. # The Purloined Letteron 26 Oct 2006 at 5:52 pm

    Good luck on the comps! I know you’ll ace them in those gorgeous socks!

  17. # Heidion 26 Oct 2006 at 5:56 pm

    Lolly… all I have to say is yummy yum yum yum…
    Those socks are HOT!
    I think I have that issue too…. maybe I will brave them.
    Heidi

  18. # Sarahon 26 Oct 2006 at 6:13 pm

    Oh Lolly, they are stunning. Nice work!

    I’ll be sending positive thoughts your way tomorrow. Good luck!

  19. # Liz K.on 26 Oct 2006 at 6:16 pm

    Rock those comps, Lolly Librarian!

  20. # Lizon 26 Oct 2006 at 6:18 pm

    Love those socks, Lolly! Good luck tomorrow!

  21. # Zarahon 26 Oct 2006 at 6:18 pm

    Lovely lovely socks! They ARE the perfect socks for fall, and I love them with your cute Mary Janes! I will send you good test-taking vibes tomorrow (hey, they got me through the bar exam!)

  22. # Nonnahson 26 Oct 2006 at 6:20 pm

    Yay! Look at those socks! So pretty and so Autumnal! I’m sure they will be good luck charms tomorrow. Go get ‘em!

  23. # Christineon 26 Oct 2006 at 6:26 pm

    Good luck! I have graduate comprehensive exams tomorrow also, I’ll be thinking about you.

  24. # Jennaon 26 Oct 2006 at 6:29 pm

    They are GORGEOUS, I’m sure they will bring you nothing but good luck. I’ll be thinking such good thoughts for you. Of course, you’ve worked hard to get ready for the test and I’m sure that will show. Afterwards, we’ll celebrate!

  25. # Teri Pon 26 Oct 2006 at 6:48 pm

    Lolly, these are awesome! You have every right to be ever so proud of yourself. No doubt they will bring you luck.

  26. # Specson 26 Oct 2006 at 6:58 pm

    I had no idea you were another grad student! Good luck on the comps! Knock ‘em dead.

  27. # Lizon 26 Oct 2006 at 7:08 pm

    With socks that gorgeous, how could you not succeed? :D Good luck anyway!

  28. # Annon 26 Oct 2006 at 7:16 pm

    Fantastic socks, doll. Best of luck tomorrow — not that you’ll need it!

  29. # jodyon 26 Oct 2006 at 7:20 pm

    they’re beautiful! i love them with those shoes too.

    good lucks with your comps!

  30. # margeneon 26 Oct 2006 at 7:22 pm

    Extra wishes for good luck are coming your way. I have no doubt that you’ll do well! The socks are fabulous and a perfect color for fall!

  31. # meganon 26 Oct 2006 at 8:08 pm

    So cute! Love ‘em!

  32. # Mouseon 26 Oct 2006 at 8:11 pm

    Great Job Lolly! For a second there I thought they were the leaf lace socks you were talking about in the last post!! I love the shoes.. I have to start knitting some fancy socks because I got some cute maryjanes as my ‘winter’ shoes. Lookin’ good!

  33. # Amyon 26 Oct 2006 at 8:19 pm

    They turned out beautifully Lolly.

    Best of luck tomorrow. But I bet that luck will have nothing to do with it. You have worked hard, and now is your time to shine.

    Amy

  34. # Amandaon 26 Oct 2006 at 8:20 pm

    Good luck on your exams, Lolly. The socks look wonderful with your Mary Janes.

  35. # Claudiaon 26 Oct 2006 at 8:23 pm

    Happy thoughts Happy thoughts Happy thoughts Happy thoughts Happy thoughts Happy thoughts Happy thoughts Happy thoughts Happy thoughts your way!

  36. # Amandaon 26 Oct 2006 at 8:32 pm

    Oy! I should be like you! But all I do is procrastinate: I have one and a half of a pair of the Lace Knee Highs, and I keep pushing my qualifying exams back.

    But you do give me ideas… Maybe if I finish my Lace Knee Highs, I’ll also be ready to take my graduate exams….

    Best of luck on your exams!

  37. # alisonon 26 Oct 2006 at 8:41 pm

    Congratulations on your beautiful socks! I love the photos, and I LOVE your shoes.

  38. # Beeon 26 Oct 2006 at 8:46 pm

    You go, Lolly! Those are such pretty autumn-y socks…with all these socks I want to knit, I”ll need to get Mary Janes to show them off. Good luck on your exams! You’ll do great!

  39. # Jenniferon 26 Oct 2006 at 8:52 pm

    Good luck tomorrow!

    I love the socks. Those shoes are awesome? What brand are they?

  40. # Shelleyon 26 Oct 2006 at 9:37 pm

    Love the socks! Well done!

  41. # Whitneyon 26 Oct 2006 at 9:39 pm

    Beautiful socks! (and beautiful shoes, too!)

    I will be thinking you happy test-taking thoughts tomorrow. I’m in the midst of exams myself, but mine are only midterms…but as someone who took her MA exams last year, I can certainly understand how stressful and important those comps are! Good luck!

  42. # Claire M.on 26 Oct 2006 at 9:55 pm

    Comps, huh? Yup, good luck charms those socks will be. They are a testament to hard work, and you worked hard in grad school! Don’t give up! Good for you for overcoming your fear of lace. I’m totally in love with Arctic Lace right now and especially the Harpoon Lace and the Skeleton Scarf (not Halloween themed, I promise). Well, as we French would say, merde. And don’t thank me; it brings bad luck. It’s the equivalent of “break a leg”!!

  43. # Jodyon 26 Oct 2006 at 9:56 pm

    Yeah! They look amazing! It was well worth the time it took to make them.

    Good luck on your exams!
    -Jody

  44. # iselon 26 Oct 2006 at 10:05 pm

    The socks are fabulous.
    Best of luck tomorrow! Not that you need it; I know you’re as ready and prepared as can be. Go, Lollyyyyy.

  45. # Cathy Don 26 Oct 2006 at 10:07 pm

    Fingers and toes crossed for luck!!

    I’m sure those great sock will help.

  46. # sydneyon 26 Oct 2006 at 10:14 pm

    I love those socks, the color and the pattern. Good job!

    Good luck with your exams!

  47. # Taraon 26 Oct 2006 at 10:18 pm

    Beautiful, beautiful socks! They will definately be good luck! (and good luck from me!)

  48. # Bettyon 26 Oct 2006 at 10:19 pm

    Sending positive thoughts your way! Good luck!!!

  49. # jayaon 26 Oct 2006 at 10:50 pm

    As one who has gone through grad school comprehensive exams (one written, two orals) I wish you the best of luck. I remember how stressed out I was the night before mine!

    And your socks are lovely!

  50. # Debbyon 26 Oct 2006 at 10:55 pm

    Beautiful lace socks! And Best Wishes on your exams.

  51. # Ruthon 26 Oct 2006 at 11:07 pm

    Good luck tomorrow! The socks are wonderful, and I’m sure you’ll be brilliant.

  52. # megon 26 Oct 2006 at 11:14 pm

    best of luck tomorrow. love the socks.

  53. # Coleenon 27 Oct 2006 at 12:56 am

    super cute socks! Good luck on your exams!

  54. # georgiaon 27 Oct 2006 at 2:08 am

    does this mean school is almost done? more time for knitting! good luck, lolly. i’m sure you will do very well :)

  55. # Jennekeon 27 Oct 2006 at 3:26 am

    Great finish! Love the look of lace.. They will certainly bring you good luck at your exams.

  56. # terhion 27 Oct 2006 at 6:23 am

    Good luck, Lolly! I really really like your new socks, they look fabulous with your Mary Janes. Lovely photos too! (Also, I was so happy to see my Embossed Leaves Socks in your previous post - thank you! :-))

  57. # Annieon 27 Oct 2006 at 6:27 am

    The socks are great! Good luck on your exams!

  58. # Lauraon 27 Oct 2006 at 7:16 am

    gorgeous socks! and good luck on those exams! knock ‘em dead! :)

  59. # AmyDeon 27 Oct 2006 at 8:12 am

    Prayers and hugs to you today! Knock ‘em out of the park!

  60. # Caraon 27 Oct 2006 at 8:24 am

    You will do FANTASTIC! I can’t believe you aren’t the most prepared person around - but GOOD LUCK!

  61. # Anitaon 27 Oct 2006 at 8:47 am

    Good luck on your comps! You’ll do great–those socks will be watching over you!

  62. # Donnaon 27 Oct 2006 at 8:47 am

    Your socks are beautiful! And I know you will do fabulous on your exams! xo D

  63. # Lisaon 27 Oct 2006 at 9:04 am

    They’re beautiful Lolly! I love the shoes, too. Good luck :)

  64. # Staceyon 27 Oct 2006 at 9:12 am

    Yep! I got a blue toned skein that I have (sigh) yet to use….maybe I’ll have to move it up in the queue a little after seeing your so pretty socks! I really love that pattern.

  65. # Amberon 27 Oct 2006 at 9:13 am

    Good luck tomorrow (today)! I love how your socks turned out. Where did you get your Mary Janes? I LOVE them!

  66. # courtneyon 27 Oct 2006 at 9:21 am

    Sending good vibes your way, but with socks like that on, how can you help but do good!
    They are very fall, and are lovely! :)

  67. # Dorothy Bon 27 Oct 2006 at 9:22 am

    Gorgeous socks! You did a great job on them.

    Best of luck on your exams. I’ll say a prayer for quickness of mind and clarity of thought.

  68. # kerion 27 Oct 2006 at 9:44 am

    Love the socks, the colors are beautiful!

    Good luck on exams, I know you’ll do great!

  69. # lorindaon 27 Oct 2006 at 9:48 am

    You are going to do an awesome job. And those socks will help you look and feel fabulous while you do it! Pre-congrats.

  70. # Terrieon 27 Oct 2006 at 9:51 am

    I’m reading this at about 0930 on The Big Exam Day. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you are probably showing off all that hard work even as I type. I know you’ll knock ‘em dead! …and the socks are absolutely gorgeous…I think I’m gonna go knit on a pair of mine now!

  71. # Caroleon 27 Oct 2006 at 10:03 am

    The socks are wonderful. You don’t need them for luck because you’ll do great. Let me know how it goes.

  72. # Heidion 27 Oct 2006 at 10:06 am

    those are really the kind of socks you would have to buy a new pair of shoes for….

  73. # Diane D.on 27 Oct 2006 at 10:07 am

    Go Lolly - I’m wishing you all the best today!

  74. # Heatheron 27 Oct 2006 at 10:19 am

    I still LOVE this yarn! I might need some more - that brown matches my new brown shoes so nicely!

  75. # terbyon 27 Oct 2006 at 10:21 am

    Great socks, Lolly! And good luck with your quals. I’m sure it will go well, but it never hurts to hear it. :)

  76. # Dawnon 27 Oct 2006 at 10:26 am

    You are fab! The socks are da bomb!

    As we say in Texas…………..”git ‘er done!”

    Just kidding………….but good luck anyway! You will do great, and who couldn’t with such fab socks in tow??

  77. # Sarahon 27 Oct 2006 at 10:43 am

    Good luck on your comps!!!

  78. # heatheron 27 Oct 2006 at 11:11 am

    beautimous!

    good luck!

  79. # jennieon 27 Oct 2006 at 11:11 am

    Sending positive thoughts for your comps! Handknit socks will help you through (hell, they helped me!) Good luck.

  80. # tiennieon 27 Oct 2006 at 11:38 am

    Beatiful socks Lolly! Perfection. Good luck too!

  81. # Gracieon 27 Oct 2006 at 11:44 am

    They look fabulous!! Good Luck on your Comps!! I know you will do fabulous!

  82. # Kellyon 27 Oct 2006 at 12:04 pm

    the socks look awesome. good luck with your exams!!

  83. # raniaon 27 Oct 2006 at 12:15 pm

    ooh, good luck! your socks are gorgeous! i love the colors!

  84. # Leslieon 27 Oct 2006 at 12:19 pm

    Beautiful socks, great colors. I love them with those shoes. Good luck on your exams! :)

  85. # Pamon 27 Oct 2006 at 12:37 pm

    I loved the socks so much I ordered the magazine from the IK back issues:
    http://www.interweave.com/knit/interweave_knits/back_issues/W_05.asp

    Good Luck on your exams.

  86. # maryseon 27 Oct 2006 at 12:39 pm

    oh jesus. good luck on those exams. the socks are lovely, but more importantly — GO KICK SOME EXAM ASS!!!!

  87. # Theresaon 27 Oct 2006 at 12:45 pm

    Beautiful socks! I love the pattern and the yarn, especially together.

    Thanks for all the great interviews this week. I enjoyed reading each one.

    Good luck on your exams. You’ll do great!

    -Theresa

  88. # Traceyon 27 Oct 2006 at 12:49 pm

    Good luck! May the socks be with you!

  89. # Karenon 27 Oct 2006 at 12:50 pm

    Beautiful Socks Lolly! The best of luck in your exams today! I hope they went well.

  90. # Adamon 27 Oct 2006 at 12:55 pm

    Good luck with the Exams, I’m sure the socks will help!

  91. # Leahon 27 Oct 2006 at 2:11 pm

    Lovely Lolly!

    And best of luck with the exams. I’m sure you will do fabulously!

  92. # Sourire11on 27 Oct 2006 at 2:32 pm

    Beautiful socks!!! Good luck with all of your exams!!!

  93. # Heatheron 27 Oct 2006 at 2:55 pm

    What beautiful socks Lolly! You did great :) I think I have the same pair of shoes! I love them so.

    Good luck on the exams :) I’m sure you’ll do amazingly.

  94. # Jodieon 27 Oct 2006 at 2:55 pm

    Beautiful Socks. I’ll be doing the whole oral comprehensive exam thing sometime next semester. Good luck! I hope the socks make you feel smart. :)

  95. # fawnon 27 Oct 2006 at 3:04 pm

    Good luck Lolly! You’ll rock the comps!

  96. # Staceyon 27 Oct 2006 at 3:08 pm

    Gorgeous gorgeous socks :)

    And good luck on the exams!

  97. # bethon 27 Oct 2006 at 3:16 pm

    Good luck with your exams today!

  98. # Kimon 27 Oct 2006 at 4:19 pm

    Gorgeous socks, and good luck on your exams!!!!

  99. # melissaon 27 Oct 2006 at 5:12 pm

    hope today went well!

  100. # meganon 27 Oct 2006 at 5:13 pm

    good luck, lolly!

  101. # Daveon 27 Oct 2006 at 7:04 pm

    Whoa, those are gorgeous — well done! What a wonderful marriage of pattern and yarn.

    There’s another tutorial, in 9 parts, at http://katherinemisegades.wordpress.com/sock-workshop/

    (Subsequent links at bottom left)

  102. # Rossanaon 27 Oct 2006 at 11:06 pm

    Best of luck on your comps! I know you’ll ace them!

  103. # Karmaon 28 Oct 2006 at 2:08 am

    Beautiful socks! Good luck tomorrow, dear.

    PS Where did you get those cute shoes? :)

  104. # pinkyon 28 Oct 2006 at 11:34 am

    Your socks look great! I hope they carried you successfully through your exams.

  105. # Chrison 29 Oct 2006 at 8:38 pm

    Gorgeous fall socks - hopefully they’re lucky exam socks!

  106. # kristinon 30 Oct 2006 at 9:24 am

    I love that first picture of the socks, shoes & leaves. Very professional looking. Love love love the socks & the shoes!

  107. # Miss Scarletton 30 Oct 2006 at 11:25 am

    I love your shoes! Your socks are fabulous too, but those shoes!

  108. # Scribbles & Bitson 30 Oct 2006 at 12:21 pm

    They’re beautiful! Congratulations and good luck!!!!

  109. # Maritzaon 30 Oct 2006 at 3:16 pm

    Those socks are gorgeous! Great pattern you chose. I love ‘em.

  110. # erinon 30 Oct 2006 at 5:24 pm

    beautiful socks. I LOVE THOSE SHOES!!!!!

  111. # Sirion 01 Nov 2006 at 4:11 pm

    Those are, hands down, my favorite pair of Socktoberfest socks that I’ve seen all month. They’re gorgeous! I’m going to have to give that pattern a go some day when I find the right yarn for it. The pictures are great, too. The shoes, the shoes! SUCH cute shoes. A perfect match of socks and shoes.
    Thank you again for another great Socktoberfest! It went by too fast.
    I hope the exams went well.

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