FO - Monkey socks

Phaedra · 01-13-2008, 02:48 PM

Just finished these last night---for me! I think this will become my favorite pattern for variegated sock yarn. This is Blue Moon Fiber Arts Silkie in the "Lunasea" colorway -- yarn I picked up this past October at Stitches East, here in Baltimore. Needle: size 1 (2.50mm) 16" inch KnitpPicks Harmony -- 2 circulars method.

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I've already started another pair.

knitgal · 01-13-2008, 07:50 PM

They look great! I absolutely LOVE this pattern, and the colour looks great with it.

auburnchick · 01-13-2008, 08:20 PM

Very pretty!!!

Jan in CA · 01-13-2008, 08:23 PM

Those are so pretty! Never could understand why the call them "monkey" socks though.

Phaedra · 01-13-2008, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by Jan in CA

Those are so pretty! Never could understand why the call them "monkey" socks though.

I believe it's called "Monkey" because the designer couldn't/wouldn't rest until she had worked out this pattern. She had to get this "monkey" off her back.

KnittingNat · 01-13-2008, 08:32 PM

Pretty!!! I

the color!

Knit4Fun · 01-13-2008, 08:42 PM

Beautiful! I am looking forward to trying some socks once I get through my hat phase...you are an inspiration.

Love the colors too!

01-13-2008, 08:50 PM

Very nice!

I need to get back to the sock knitting.

knit2btied · 01-13-2008, 09:08 PM

The pattern sure looks interesting with that verigated yarn doesn't it? I was wondering about the name, too, as I see others were!

DH was trying to talk me into trying my hand at sock knitting earlier today... Soon maybe....

Phaedra · 01-13-2008, 09:22 PM

Thanks everyone! it's an easy pattern - and a great "first lace" pattern for anyone who wants to try it. Hey, redheadrachel, if you are out there, pick another sock pattern, so I can copy you!