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It’s a Fine World

Hi Spud & Chloë Friends,

Recently I finished a pair of socks that I am crazy about. Spud & Chloë Fine is heaven. In fact, I just received this comment on Ravelry from DoctorKnitter:

Hi, susanbanderson

I am writing to rave about the Fine Sock yarn. I can’t tell you (yet) what I am knitting because it is for a swap…suffice it to say that it is a pair of knee-high socks. Honestly, this yarn is INCREDIBLE. The silk adds a tensile strength that makes them feel like supportive stockings…and they have such a lovely sheen. Both these qualities were bonuses, since it was really the added warmth that made me interested in using the 80% wool 20% silk blend.

Will post a photo when complete. Just wanted to say, “Thank you.”

I couldn’t say it any better! Thank you, DoctorKnitter, for commenting.

Well, to make a long story short take a look at these gorgeous and fun socks by clicking right here! When I saw these awesome socks I could not stop thinking about them. I also could not stop thinking about how Spud & Chloë Fine has the perfect colors to recreate these socks. Off I went!

Now, because because the socks I made are practically identical to the socks in the photo I won’t be posting a pattern for these.

I will tell you a little bit about the socks I made though. I used a top-down sock with a simple broken rib pattern where you knit one round and then the next round is k3, p1 and then repeat! Also, I used US size 1 dpns for a dense fabric that is perfect for socks. These socks hug my feet and it feels so good. After debate about the type of heel to use I ended up with my good-old fashioned heel flap with a gusset. You can’t go wrong with that.

Here are the colors of Fine I used:

2 hanks Shitake

1 hank Sassafras

1 hank Tutu

1 hank Goldfish

1 hank Bumble Bee

1 hank Cricket

1 hank Glow Worm

1 hank Anemone

1 hank Calypso

Click here to see all of the gorgeous colors we have in Fine! The sky is the limit. Let me know if you are making a pair of socks like these. I would love to hear about it.

Don’t forget that when you are done with these stripey socks and you have all of the wonderful leftover Fine I have lots of patterns that will use all of that extra right up. Click here and here and here and here and here and here for a few ideas! My daughter, TC, now has a woman’s size 8 foot and her legs are looking mighty long! She is a sock stealer, too, and I love that.

I really am so caught up in Spud & Chloë Fine as of late. I am working away on another fair isle project in Fine that won’t be released for a little while.

I can’t get enough. Fine makes my work a joy. No one does color better than Spud & Chloë and Blue Sky Alpacas.

One more note, I have an exciting announcement to make. Hop on over to the Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival site. I clicked on this site earlier and was startled to see my photo on the front page because I didn’t know it was up yet. It made me laugh. I will be teaching a Spud & Chloë at the Farm toy knitting class and I will be having a book signing at this fantastic fiber event! I am thrilled about it. The festival is May 20-22, 2011. If you are in the area I hope you will stop by. This will be my first sheep and fiber festival so I can’t wait.

Click here to see more about the event and my class and signing.

Thanks for all of the fun support on the new Spud & Chloë at the Farm book.  The book is off to a roaring start and we couldn’t appreciate that more.

I’ll be back soon with lots more!

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20 Responses to “It’s a Fine World”

  1. March 14, 2011 at 10:41 pm Art of Yarn Studio says:

    I love these colors! Do you count your rows to get those stripes exactly even? I just love the socks and the fair isle! So nice! Great colors – so bright and cheery. Did I mention I love it?

  2. March 14, 2011 at 11:00 pm Kathi Jobson says:

    Love the colors of the socks you made and love love the fair Isle that you are working on, it is clean and refreshing looking!

  3. March 15, 2011 at 12:06 am Lucy says:

    TC has grown into quite a lady! She’s so pretty!

  4. March 15, 2011 at 6:18 am Suzanne says:

    Oh, the colors are so refreshing and fun. I am just returning to socks. I will have to try Fine. Thanks for suggesting the broken rib.

  5. March 15, 2011 at 8:30 am Sara says:

    I’ve made only one project with Fine, a scarf, and I just looooved working with it. I love the way it feels. I drool over the colors when I go into the shop (not nearly often enough!). I can’t wait to use it again. Socks would be nice, especially if I get to keep them!

  6. March 15, 2011 at 9:26 am Carol says:

    Ugh! I live only 2 hours away from Lexington and I’d love to see/meet you in person, but the 21st is my Mom’s birthday. Sorry, but my Mom wins out and I’ll be seeing her instead. :-) I’m hoping you will do another book signing in the Dayton, OH, area and that maybe I can see you there instead. Thanks for all the knitting sunshine you bring everyone’s way. I just finished the bunny toy from Itty Bitty Toys for my Goddaughter’s birthday.

    • March 15, 2011 at 10:03 am sanderson says:

      Mom always wins out:)

  7. March 15, 2011 at 12:03 pm Louise says:

    I *love* these socks! I’d like to fave (or queue) them on Rav to remnd myself to make them — but I couldn’t find a project page for them….will you be putting one up?

    • March 15, 2011 at 12:14 pm sanderson says:

      Probably not but you could bookmark the post.

  8. March 15, 2011 at 3:36 pm Kirsty says:

    I just ordered some Fine in Red Hot and Snorkel – I am going to combine this with some Shitake that I already have, and see what interesting combo I can come up with.
    I am expecting my copy of your new book today, it shipped Friday from Amazon.com — FASTER to get it shipped to Canada that way instead of buying it here in our online bookstore Chapters!! So strange!!
    I continue to enjoy reading your blog and find your creativity a breath of fresh air!!

    • March 15, 2011 at 3:57 pm sanderson says:

      thank you:)

  9. March 15, 2011 at 4:31 pm Terrie says:

    I love the socks! They’re so fun with all the great colors :) Your fair isle project looks really cool, too!

  10. March 21, 2011 at 1:30 am Rose says:

    Hi, I love your work and enjoy reading all your posts. I have never made a pair of socks before but I HAVE to make these socks now. I can’t stop thinking of them either! If you will not post a pattern for these, can you please recommend a similar pattern? I would be lost without a pattern. Thanks so much :)

    • March 21, 2011 at 10:40 am sanderson says:

      Sure, on the sidebar there is a free pattern for “ribbed socks for bigger feet.” This would work fine for these socks.

  11. March 25, 2011 at 11:46 am Rose says:

    Thanks for responding to my sock inquiry. Another thing, did you use a smaller needle for the cuff portion? Thanks!

    • March 25, 2011 at 11:49 am sanderson says:

      I used US size 1 for the entire sock.

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