February 16, 2008
two 4 one
sometimes something so unexpected happens that i have to rethink a project completely.
and then it just turns silly, because choices seem to multiply like mayflies.
i started out looking to knit a sock that was a spinoff of the paris-roubaix mitts
but when i knitted it up using the same stitch pattern, it didn’t look like the pavé pattern we all know and love. not at all.
it was tiny. but cute. not really what i was looking for—but i liked it. so i decided to keep it on the needles, but try another version to see what i could come up with (poor lisa; i had sent her the pattern already to test knit when i realized it might not be what we wanted after all—YIKES. but she’s a great sport and was happy to wait a day or so til i got it right.).
that’s more like it. that’s the pavé i wanted. (isn’t the yarn beautiful?? it’s grandma’s blessing from briar rose. i am completely entranced with how subtle and mysterious it is.)
here they are together
(isn’t it crazy how different the yarns look when you put them in different light?? the first photos are more true to the real color . . .)
i love them both. the daintier one is knit with some woolen rabbit merino superwash that i’ve had for a while called burgundy bean and sure enough, the motif looks like coffee beans. i bet it would look amazing in some chocolatey-black yarn . . . . maybe this one even
uh-oh—now i like it in both colors too. will i ever stop driving myself crazy??
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22 Comments
February 16th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
Crazy is good. Crazy means more for us to knit! (Sorry…)
February 16th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Both versions look great! It’s interesting to see how different they look.
February 16th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Crazy like a fox, babe.
February 16th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
No, no you won’t.
You drive us all crazy with this amazing talent of yours. I love watching your thought process. and for the record I like them all!
February 16th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
No. . .you’re driving me crazy, because I want it ALL!!!!!! I love both patterns that emerged!
February 16th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Wow…it’s amazing how different they look side by each, but they are both beautiful!
February 16th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
you crack me up.
February 16th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
I could totally see using the larger pattern for men and the smaller for women. A very nice matching set. Hmmm — could be a good in-law gift.
February 16th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
The tiny one does kind of look coffee beanish! It looks great in that yarn. I really need to try some sock yarn from the woolen rabbit. I am always drooling over them in your pictures.
I started on the larger one last night. The yarn I’m using looks so much better with it. I think the tiny one is meant for a darker more subtle yarn than the green I am using.
February 16th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
I’m partial to the tiny one – I imagine that it would have a nice slimming effect on my chubby ankles
February 16th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Love the new design! How do those hand dyed colors just get better and better?
February 16th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
I must admit, I really like the first one!
I like them both (of course), but the first one seems more like the pave ….
and if I could knit only one — it’d be the first one.
Choosing between the yarns, however, would likely cause a complete meltdown. They’re both so lovely!
February 16th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Now you know what I feel like every time I visit your blog. I love all of them. I’m drooling here. Sigh.
February 16th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
i love them both and mmmm the yarns are to die for!!
February 16th, 2008 at 11:17 pm
hmm…i don’t know which i like better. although the yarns are all so yummy, i don’t think it matters!
February 16th, 2008 at 11:40 pm
Gorgeous stitch pattern! It really showcases the yarns well.
February 17th, 2008 at 12:41 am
I love the burgundy bean one and both yarns are delicious!
Anne, I sent you an email via the pattern site regarding the Sock Knitters Anonymous Group on Ravelry…did you get it?
February 17th, 2008 at 10:18 am
Anne- I want to be you- wonderful dyers throwing yarn at me- and seeing the stuff before everyone else.
You lead a charmed life- burgundy bean.
February 17th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
You certainly aren’t suffering from designer’s block. And we are lucky!
February 17th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
I love them both!
February 17th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
What a beautiful pattern! I really love the yarn from Briar Rose! Her fibers are awesome!
February 17th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
I actually really like the first one.