Finished Object Friday: Lozenge Socks

Pattern: Gentleman's Sock with Lozenge Pattern from Knitting Vintage Socks by Nancy Bush

Yarn: Top Cat MCN from Wandering Cat Yarns in "Celery Seed" colourway

Needles: size 1 (2.25mm) and size 0 (2.00 mm)

Modifications: As written the pattern requires 600 yards of fingering weight yarn so most of my mods are intended to get these socks out the single skein of sock yarn I had. I shortened each cuff repeat by one round, then shortened the cuffs by one full repeat and shortened the leg by two and half repeats.

Also, I thought that the leg was likely to come out a bit baggy as written so I worked the leg across 70 sts rather than 80 sts and then switched down one needle size at the ankle and through the foot. Oh, and I worked my usual wedge toe because I find that the most comfortable at the tips of my toes.

Comments: This pattern really surprised me ... in a good way. I wasn't very enthusiastic when I first cast on, but within a few inches of the first leg I was really pleased. The finished socks are quite striking and fit really well. The pattern is easy to follow and I could easily work it from memory while watching TV without referring to charts or written instructions.

The yarn is a pleasure to work with and a pleasure to wear. I love the softness that you get from that little bit of cashmere, and I find this base just a bit plumper than most sock yarns which makes for a really nice thick knitted fabric. And, in case you're wondering, after all my modifications I made it through with about 8 grams of yarn to spare.

Once again, it's finished object Friday and I'm linking up with everyone over at Tami's Amis. Spring is just around the corner. Don't you want to go see what everyone else is working on for Spring? Maybe there'll be a few Easter surprises :)