I'm dipping my toe back into blogging with a wee finished project post.
I assure you there are two completed lichen ribbed socks in this photo. One is just obscured by that unstylish bit of footwear known as an Aircast. Unfortunately, I had a stupid accident and broke my foot two weeks ago. I unintentionally stayed with the soccer/football theme of this World Cup sock yarn and broke a bone also commonly fractured by football players (5th metatarsal). I'll guess have to save the Hand Knit Socks + Shoes photo for my next pair.
The lichen ribbed sock pattern was quite easy to knit, though next time around, I think I'll knit a different toe. Those p3togs were a nightmare! It's a good thing the sock knitting went well, because I have a feeling I'll be confined to sensible, sock requiring footwear for quite some time.
The Project: Blame it on the Bossa Nova Socks - Lichen Ribbed Sock from Knitting Vintage Socks
The Yarn: Lana Grossa Meilenweit Teamcolor purchased from Janette's Rare Yarns
The Needles: ChiaoGoo 2.25mm DPNs purchased from pureknits
Started: August 5 2006
Finished: October 1 2006
oh no!!! how tragic :( must make it almost impossible to get around. but probably leaves you with plenty of couch time for knitting!
Posted by: gleek | October 01, 2006 at 15:43
it's still so sad seeing you with that cast, but I'm happy you finished the socks!
Posted by: yahaira | October 01, 2006 at 18:26
how dreadful! i'm so sorry! but that sock, she is a beaut!
Posted by: carrie m | October 01, 2006 at 19:44
Oh no! I hope your recovery goes well. Pretty socks!
Posted by: Carrie | October 01, 2006 at 21:33
omg! the drama! hope you feel better soon. at least you have lovely socks!
Posted by: kris | October 02, 2006 at 05:33
You live! You should knit a cast doily.
Posted by: newlin | October 02, 2006 at 11:46
Welcome back to the blog - you were missed! I can sympathize with your injury - I have sprained my ankle so many times that it's just stupid. The socks are lovely, and as I try to finish up my first pair, they are also an inspiration. :-)
Posted by: Amanda | October 02, 2006 at 14:06
Oh no! I'm so sorry about your accident! Hope you make a speedy recovery. The socks are beautiful and that cast is actually cool. (That photo is perfect.)
Posted by: Irene | October 03, 2006 at 07:14
oh no! at least you don't have to have one of those itchy old fashioned plaster casts.....and you can wear your great socks underneath of it! i love the color!
welcome back, i've been wondering where you've been!
Posted by: melissa | October 03, 2006 at 11:36
This summer I suffered from the blight known as aircast. My ankle is healed now but I still hate that stupid robocop looking thing.
Posted by: Amy in Stl | October 04, 2006 at 17:29
Isn't it awful that my first thought was, hey, no second sock syndrome? I'm evil. Glad your ankle is on the mend.
Posted by: Barb | October 04, 2006 at 17:44
I can just see the knitted toe sticking out of that cast. How sorry about your injury. Heal well and quickly.
Posted by: Debra Roby | October 07, 2006 at 09:20
Oh my goodness! I'm so sorry that you broke your foot! Hope you get better soon...
The sock(s) look great. =)
Posted by: Faith | October 14, 2006 at 06:30