I couldn't help but think of a crocheted ripple afghan in those 70's avacado, orange and yellow colors that were popular in the 1970's while knitting these socks. I think the pattern is perfect for this yarn for that reason. Here are the specs.
Pattern: 'Chevron Socks' from Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch.
Yarn: Knit Picks 'Felici' Sock Yarn/ color: Patina -75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon
Needles: Knit Picks Size 1 24" Fixed Circular (nickel plate)
Method: Two-at-a-time on two circulars, top down, with a bullseye heel.
These were great fun to knit. The pattern is easy to memorize and the this yarn is really good sock yarn. It is very soft yet sturdy. The color job can be a little annoying, but I imagine it could be fixed using a different sized needle. Also, I love these needles. They are sleek and solid and make knitting socks a breeze.
Unfortunately, these socks are too small to fit my huge honkin' feet. So, I guess I shall have to reserve them as a gift for my Mom. She has a small dainty foot and loves handknit socks. Think she'll like 'em?
I love ripple afghans, so it's not surprise that I love your socks! They sure came out great...perfect in fact. Your Mom will love them I'm sure :)
Posted by: hakucho | September 06, 2008 at 12:18 PM
OK - now I don't feel quite so bad about my VERY sporadic posting :-)
I love the socks - Your Mom is lucky they don't fit you!
Posted by: Pat | September 06, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Very nice! I like the bulls'-eye heel and, well, everything. It's too bad they don't fit you - in my experience, that tends to be a problem with these bias-knit patterns, alas. But I'm sure your mom will like them.
Posted by: AuntieAnn | September 06, 2008 at 01:57 PM
I love them. How do you like that yarn? I have not knit with it.
Posted by: Monica | September 06, 2008 at 03:37 PM
I think your mom will LOVE them, lucky her! I've seen that pattern in the book, but yours look so much nicer...makes me want to actually try them now.
Posted by: del | September 07, 2008 at 01:14 PM