Sock a month in 2008 – success!
Way back in February I decided to knit a pair of socks for each month in 2008. I felt that my sock yarn stash was getting entirely out of control and I had just enough skeins to knit 12 pairs of socks.
Well, it’s almost the end of the year and I’m pleased to report that I’m DONE! 12 pairs, finished, ends woven in, mostly blogged. Before we get to the celebration, here’s pair number 12:
Pattern: Spring Forward, Knitty 2008
Yarn: Zen Yarn Garden Bamboolicious in Chocoplum
Yay! Done! These were supposed to be for me, but they turned out a bit small because when I try to “knit loosely”, it never works. They’re going to my mother in law.
The pattern: pretty, but ok in general. I closed my eyes tightly and ignored the fact that the ribbing doesn’t blend into the pattern in any way. I also made the socks symmetrical by starting the second sock on row 12. This is such an easy thing to do that makes the pair look even better!
Ok, time for a sock party!
WOO!
YEAH!
SOCKS!
Statistics:
- One pair is knit with my handspun
- Two pairs are gifts: Marina Piccola and Spring Forward
- Three pairs are designs that were published in Knotions and Knitty: Oak Leaf Socks, Interlocking Leaves, and Hanging Vines
- Eight pairs are lace (well, involve yos)
- Eleven pairs are textured
So did I achieve my original goal, sock yarn reduction? Um, no.
Twelve pairs of sock yarn, all ready for 2009! Just kidding, I’m so very over socks. I thought that I wouldn’t be able to stop knitting them, as they’re the perfect portable project, but somehow I got over that all to easily. I have swatched the blue Wollmeise for a friend, but I’m in no rush to get started. I have a new, epic project waiting in the wings. For next time, sock lovers!
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They are all really pretty, and I love your colour wheel! :-)
This is SO awesome. I also love the color wheel. And if I’d done what you’ve done, I’d be over knitting socks too!
wow! what an amazing collection of socks! i love how you covered most of the spectrum as well :) congrats on finishing up a big goal!
Wow, congrats on reaching your goal!
What a vision of beauty those socks are! Which pair is your favorite?
Wow! Congratulations for reaching your goal! I hope that in 2009 I will knit MY first pair of socks (never knit any socks). You sure are a good inspiration! Happy Holiday Season!
these are all so gorgeous! i love pair #12, even if you think they’re only “ok” :) i do hope we see more socks in your future, though. your socks are always so gorgeous!!
I still can’t believe you knit all those freaking socks. What I wouldn’t give for 12 pairs of hand knit socks!
You did it!! And with 10 days to spare. Maybe you could squeeze another pair in?! ;)
They look so pretty all sitting together like that. Good luck with your project planning for 2009!
Ha ha ha! You are a sock yarn amateur! No worries, good lady, for I have sock stash that makes yours appear negligible indeed! Try 60 pairs! And as to that, I know a woman who could knit over 300 pairs!
Very beautiful socks by the way;-) Tres lovely, tres lovely.
Gorgeous! What a wonderful rainbow of socks. Congrats on the 3 designs, too.
I’m impressed by your dedication! That sock yarn though, I’ve found, seems to multiply on it own.
Congrats . . . love the circle photo. I’m working on my second Spring Forward right now and love the pattern. Again, lovely job!
that is awesome – what a great collection of socks!!!
Wow! What a stack! :)
Wow, congratulations!
very impressive! I love the fact that you have a rainbow of colors as well…..it’s an inspiration! Maybe that will be my goal for 2009!
what a feat! or feet! heh. congratulations, they all look beautiful!
Wow, Kelly! Congrats! They are all beautiful, and I love the colors. Happy Holidays!!!!
What a beautiful bunch of socks. Congrats! What an accomplishment.
WOW!!!! One pair is more beautiful than the next! What a great accomplishment – and I love how you had socks of all different colors. Very cool.
congratulations on finishing a long-term project like that! beautiful socks!
noooo! you stole my blog post idea! ;) good work, though – such pretty socks and the latest pair is no exception. congrats on your year of socks!
I love the color spectrum on the socks. I think I will try for a pair a month this year, because I really enjoy wearing them and I want so many more pairs! I know what you mean about knitting them up and not reducing the stash. I have the same problem. I just keep finding more sock yarn to love.
congratulations!
What a great idea to do these symmetrically. They look cute as mirrored images.
I love the color palette of your 12 months. That’s a lot of work! Congrats on completing your goal!
Holy smokes. This makes me feel very inadequate for taking 6 months to knit a pair. Congrats! They’re awesome.
Congrats on your 12 pairs! They are all sooo pretty!!
Wow, what beautiful socks. They are all really pretty.
But I don´t understand the part about too much sock yarn!
Congratulations! The set looks gorgeous. Good for you for sticking with the resolution!
I love the pinwheel of colorful socks! Stupendous! Happy New Year.
Hooray for you!
Me, not so much. Maybe 2009 is my year? :)
Congratulations on finishing all those socks! I just found your blog through Stash, Knit, Repeat and I love it, adding it to my blogroll right now! You take awesome pictures, can’t wait to go digging in your archives!
What an amazing collection. You have certainly given me something to aspire to for 2009 and beyond. Not sure that I will keep up with your pace though. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous collection.
Wow, that’s amazing and they look so beautiful arranged in a sock color wheel. I am scared to count my sock yarns. Bad sign eh?