Zebra Striper Socks
Time is short tonight. So a picture is going to have to provide most of my words.
Zebra Striper Socks, 6-9 month size. Dale Garn Baby Ull 100% merino superwash yarn. I did the two color work holding both yarn strands in one hand (continental style) with the help of a little tool from Clover that you wear over your index finger and it keeps the two yarns separate. I've tried the two handed thing and English style knitting, for some reason, doesn't come very naturally to me. As you can tell from the fact that I'm posting them today, this pair of baby socks is a quick knit, and I enjoyed watching the color work come together into a recognizable. It was a nice warm up for the main event.
We're packing up Zosia and heading for the warmer weather near Naples, Florida next week -- I always like to have a special pair of socks when I get on an airplane, and these little socks will be Zosia's first special pair for a trip (maybe I'll even get a picture!). I've decided I'm taking a little project for me with me on the trip. But a little dress will be next up once I get back. A happy healthy next 10 days or so to everyone. I don't think I'll have much Internet access while we're away from home.
Those are so cute! I love the wonderful little baby knits. I did my last bit of stranded knitting by carrying both yarns in my left hand in the continental method. I usually have done the two-handed method, but keeping them both in the left hand may work out for me. I am definitely slower and have to work harder to keep consistent tension knitting English.
Cute!
I do 2 colour knitting with one yarn English style and one yarn Continental style. Although I find it quicker to do the whole lot continental so i might buy one of those Clover doodads.
Both ways definitely work; I prefer the two handed method, as I find I get better tension that way, but whatever works for you -- hoorah! Miss Z has some lovely socks there, so obviously you're doing fine!
adorable!
Those are very cute!
I hold both yarns in my left hand, too.
Cute, cute, cute! Have a safe and happy trip.
Too, too cute!
A picture's worth a thousand words, but here are a couple extra words:
Way Cute!
and two more:
Nice Work!
And two last words:
Have Fun!
So cute! I'm really into colorwork at the moment and have been doing it two handed, but English style doesn't come naturally to me, too. I've seen those doo-dads -- I think I'll pick one up next time.
Those are cute!!
Have a great holiday. Miss Z. can wiggle her toes in the sunshine.
Just ordered my copy of the Dale pattern book.
Then I'll hopefully be able to get the yarn here in the UK.
Our two little Misses can wear the same knitwear.