Pink Hearts, Yellow Moons

and Lucky Diamonds.

At last the pictures from Round 4.

Lucky Diamond by Melissa Goodale
Needles: 2.75mm & 2.5mm (for the cuff)
Yarn: MC = Shibui Sock in Jewel
CC = Shibui Sock in Kiwi

The specs called for 220 yds for the main color and 130 yds for the contrast color but those numbers are a bit high. Shibui Sock hanks are 192 yds each and I had left overs. In fact you may recognize the Kiwi (CC) from Tokena. I definitely had less than 130 yds left over and I wasn't sure I'd make it, fearing I'd have to do the heels (afterthought) in a different color altogether. Not only did I have enough Kiwi for the pair, I still have some leftover.

I think the designer may be a very tight knitter as well. The pattern actually calls for the 2.75mm needles for a 62 stitch pattern. I usually go up a needle size to accommodate my size 10 foot but not this time. Not only do they fit well, they are longest legged socks I've made.

Now I am basking in the down time. And how do I bask? Well, I've been crazy working at the office and at home and not getting in much food, sleep or knitting. Deprived of the basics of life! I did manage to finish Charlotte's Web! Woo hoo! Now to find somewhere to block it... And I'm back to work on Mad Color Weave and Longbourn Sophisticate though I am looking for a sockless alternative. I'm also trying to find my way back to quality blogging time. Bare with me.