Argylish
I feel different
not the same
This kind of feeling I can't explain.
There's only one thing that I can do . . .
I'm feeling argylish
How 'bout you?
with apologies to Zoboomafoo.
Yes, it's true. I've fallen for the notion of argyle socks. I can't promise rapid progress on this one, but I did so want to show you what I've done with my orange and pink jones since I finished Megan's Dunkin' Donut mittens. I saw an argyle sock in the sample stack at The Yarn Basket in Portsmouth, and even though I started out with a 64 stitch version, I decided that I really do need the full compliment of the traditional 72 stitches for my feet. It's fun, and ever so slightly addictive. Since I am facing a month or so of driftwood aran-ness in the husband's sweater, I think a shot of hot pink will serve me well.
I truly love those colors. What a winter warm-up! I bought some Lorna's Laces yesterday that's just missing the green...
Posted by: Susan | January 05, 2006 at 10:55 AM
Holy cannoli! That thing is BRIGHT!
But I love it. And I admire you enormously for tackling the Holy Grail of knitting all head-on like that. (Don't they demand perfect argyles when you do the Master Knitter program?)
Posted by: Beth S. | January 05, 2006 at 11:31 AM
Too funny. Before I even read anything but the word argylish, I thought of Zooboomafoo. I loved that show. (Boys are in school now, so I don't get as much fun TV).
Posted by: Corrina | January 05, 2006 at 01:19 PM
Oh how I have missed your wit, Julia! My laptop power cord broke (literally! It's a common problem with the Dell's evidently, and they are making a fortune in replacements at $50.00 a pop!) and I have just caught up since 12/31. Your sequoia man is so lucky to have you even attempting that sweater! It is awesome and you will be equally as awesome as you make parts of it up as you go along! Argyles away! Its color scheme makes me smile and long for coffee.
Posted by: knitteriam | January 05, 2006 at 01:22 PM
Nothing like some bright socks to carry you through the gray winter days.
Posted by: Kat | January 05, 2006 at 01:36 PM
I did my Master Knitter argyle and it was not half as pretty as yours. Your colors are wonderful!
Posted by: Nanette | January 05, 2006 at 02:10 PM
OH MY GOD SO PRETTY! I have never done an argyle and have no idea how. I'll have to put that on the list, maybe for summmer. I imagine socks are good summer projects.
Posted by: Martha | January 05, 2006 at 02:24 PM
Hey, lady. I have a question for you. I recently tried doing an argyle sock and loved knitting it. But I almost cried with the stress of sewing it up. How does your pattern suggest you sew yours? I'd love to take up my argyles again if I could figure out a good way to seam.
Good luck! I love the colors, but you knew that already. ;)
Posted by: Jenn | January 05, 2006 at 02:44 PM
Dude. That kicks ASS.
Posted by: Em | January 05, 2006 at 02:50 PM
It's going to be beautiful! You are very brave (and proficient!)
Posted by: margene | January 05, 2006 at 02:57 PM
Very, very cool. And it looks so purty, too.
Posted by: Carole | January 05, 2006 at 02:58 PM
OMG, now you have really done it. I was the argyle queen in school and you are becoming your mother!!! Only one thing tho. I NEVER had the ****'s to use any other than the usual traditional color combos so I am passing the torch to you my darling. XOXOXO
Posted by: Mom | January 05, 2006 at 03:14 PM
Very Cool!
Posted by: Brooke | January 05, 2006 at 03:19 PM
Ohhhh, they're beautiful. My husband loves argyle socks. Maybe that should be the way I start my colorwork? Yay or nay? Am I being crazy to entertain such a notion?
P.S. LOVE your mom's comment. Can I adopt her as my mom?
Posted by: Norma | January 05, 2006 at 03:25 PM
Love them! So you knit them flat? Interesting.
Posted by: Cara | January 05, 2006 at 03:25 PM
Well, if you're going to go argyle, that's got to be the way to go.
Posted by: Cassie | January 05, 2006 at 03:36 PM
There can be nothing wrong with hot pink mixed with orange.
Posted by: claudia | January 05, 2006 at 04:55 PM
My grandmother and her sister and their friends always tell me: "I can't knit-- but I remember knitting argyle socks during the war..." !!! I've been intrigued for a couple of years, but haven't taken the plunge. I'll be looking at your photos with interest! Have fun.
Posted by: Kate | January 05, 2006 at 05:07 PM
I still have to rub my eyes after I look at those colors together. Definitely the antidote to driftwood.
Posted by: Laurie | January 05, 2006 at 06:57 PM
Yep, those'll be traffic stoppers alright. Great work though. and is is sad that as soon as I saw your title I thought Zoboomafoo before I read ANY of your post. I need to get out more.
Posted by: Rachel H | January 05, 2006 at 07:02 PM
Two of my favorite colors - pink and orange! Can't wait to see how they knit up.
Posted by: Jenn | January 05, 2006 at 07:08 PM
I had a pink and orange sweater in junior high that I still, 40 years later, remember with longing. Those socks will be a treasure!
Posted by: joan | January 05, 2006 at 10:42 PM
I love it. I love them so much I wsnt to make them (but am too intimidated by the whole Argylish thing)
Posted by: amysue | January 05, 2006 at 10:53 PM
where could i find that pattern? i've been dying to try argyle myself... i JUST conquered fair isle, and argyle is my last major hurdle!!
Posted by: alice | January 06, 2006 at 12:27 AM
Love them! I inherited my mother's old sock books, and there are several argyle patterns in there (perhaps she went to school with your mom?). You've got me itching to try my hand ...
Posted by: Ruth | January 06, 2006 at 07:39 AM