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By lolly on 10/26/2006 in , ,

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!~

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111 Responses

  1. Ruth
    Ruth 10/26/2006 at 11:07 pm |

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

  2. meg
    meg 10/26/2006 at 11:14 pm |

    best of luck tomorrow. love the socks.

  3. Coleen
    Coleen 10/27/2006 at 12:56 am |

    super cute socks! Good luck on your exams!

  4. georgia
    georgia 10/27/2006 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 :)

  5. Jenneke
    Jenneke 10/27/2006 at 3:26 am |

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

  6. terhi
    terhi 10/27/2006 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! :-) )

  7. Annie
    Annie 10/27/2006 at 6:27 am |

    The socks are great! Good luck on your exams!

  8. Laura
    Laura 10/27/2006 at 7:16 am |

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

  9. AmyDe
    AmyDe 10/27/2006 at 8:12 am |

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

  10. Cara
    Cara 10/27/2006 at 8:24 am |

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

  11. Anita
    Anita 10/27/2006 at 8:47 am |

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

  12. Donna
    Donna 10/27/2006 at 8:47 am |

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

  13. Lisa
    Lisa 10/27/2006 at 9:04 am |

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

  14. Stacey
    Stacey 10/27/2006 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.

  15. Amber
    Amber 10/27/2006 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!

  16. courtney
    courtney 10/27/2006 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! :)

  17. Dorothy B
    Dorothy B 10/27/2006 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.

  18. keri
    keri 10/27/2006 at 9:44 am |

    Love the socks, the colors are beautiful!

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

  19. lorinda
    lorinda 10/27/2006 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.

  20. Terrie
    Terrie 10/27/2006 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!

  21. Carole
    Carole 10/27/2006 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.

  22. Heidi
    Heidi 10/27/2006 at 10:06 am |

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

  23. Diane D.
    Diane D. 10/27/2006 at 10:07 am |

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

  24. Heather
    Heather 10/27/2006 at 10:19 am |

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

  25. terby
    terby 10/27/2006 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. :)

  26. Dawn
    Dawn 10/27/2006 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??

  27. Sarah
    Sarah 10/27/2006 at 10:43 am |

    Good luck on your comps!!!

  28. heather
    heather 10/27/2006 at 11:11 am |

    beautimous!

    good luck!

  29. jennie
    jennie 10/27/2006 at 11:11 am |

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

  30. tiennie
    tiennie 10/27/2006 at 11:38 am |

    Beatiful socks Lolly! Perfection. Good luck too!

  31. Gracie
    Gracie 10/27/2006 at 11:44 am |

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

  32. Kelly
    Kelly 10/27/2006 at 12:04 pm |

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

  33. rania
    rania 10/27/2006 at 12:15 pm |

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

  34. Leslie
    Leslie 10/27/2006 at 12:19 pm |

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

  35. Pam
    Pam 10/27/2006 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.

  36. maryse
    maryse 10/27/2006 at 12:39 pm |

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

  37. Theresa
    Theresa 10/27/2006 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

  38. Tracey
    Tracey 10/27/2006 at 12:49 pm |

    Good luck! May the socks be with you!

  39. Karen
    Karen 10/27/2006 at 12:50 pm |

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

  40. Adam
    Adam 10/27/2006 at 12:55 pm |

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

  41. Leah
    Leah 10/27/2006 at 2:11 pm |

    Lovely Lolly!

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

  42. Sourire11
    Sourire11 10/27/2006 at 2:32 pm |

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

  43. Heather
    Heather 10/27/2006 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.

  44. Jodie
    Jodie 10/27/2006 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. :)

  45. fawn
    fawn 10/27/2006 at 3:04 pm |

    Good luck Lolly! You’ll rock the comps!

  46. Stacey
    Stacey 10/27/2006 at 3:08 pm |

    Gorgeous gorgeous socks :)

    And good luck on the exams!

  47. beth
    beth 10/27/2006 at 3:16 pm |

    Good luck with your exams today!

  48. Kim
    Kim 10/27/2006 at 4:19 pm |

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

  49. melissa
    melissa 10/27/2006 at 5:12 pm |

    hope today went well!

  50. megan
    megan 10/27/2006 at 5:13 pm |

    good luck, lolly!

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