I Love I Love Gansey
Ta-da! Here are the finished I Love Gansey socks. I love these socks and I would most definitely knit them again. I think they're beautiful and I love the yarn I used. This is Cabin Cove Mercantile merino/silk in a lovely greenish/grayish shade. Dave didn't name this color, and I'm not going to try to give it a name. I think it works perfectly with this pattern, a marriage made in heaven. I did not make any modifications to the pattern other than to change the heart pattern to a diamond, which I think makes it look more like a gansey. One of these days, I'm going to have to knit myself a real, authentic gansey. Maybe Dave will dye me some appropriate weight yarn for that.
Want to see a little more of the sides of the socks?
I'm very pleased indeed. I'm sorry about the shadows in the photos, but I was going with natural light only so that I could accurately capture the beautiful color of the yarn.
You'll notice that my Netflix list has been changing with far more frequency than usual -- score one for unemployment and the opportunity it has afforded me to spend more time sitting on my ass watching TV. It's been good for the knitting, at least. My greatest pleasure so far has been Dexter. I loved the first book (and intend to read the subsequent ones), and this television series took the book and expanded on it in a way that has continued to enthrall me. This is easily the best television I've seen in a long time, from the opening credits right through to the end of every episode.
And in honor of the start of the baseball season, here's a bit of something for all you Red Sox fans:
Dude! Me and Sully and Fitzie and Sean are gonna hit Landsdowne tonight after the game, hang out at the Beerworks. I'll pick you up at the Coop at 6.
How Massachusetts are you?
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Your socks are lovely and I figured out why I love them so. They don't have hearts. I like the diamonds so much more than the hearts.
Dexter is excellent. Have you seen The Riches? It's good but not quite Dexter quality.
Posted by: Karen | March 26, 2008 at 08:28 AM
Those are awesome!!!! Love the pattern and the color :)
Posted by: jessica~ | March 26, 2008 at 09:20 AM
I've been catching up with Dexter on Showtime On Demand. I love it. Glad Hubby's out tonight so I can watch two episodes.
Posted by: Netter | March 26, 2008 at 09:33 AM
They are awesome socks!! You should really enjoy your well-deserved rest. You'll be working in no time again and wishing for more rest.
Posted by: monica | March 26, 2008 at 09:35 AM
I love Dexter! I'm planning on picking up the first book this weekend.
Your socks look like they are the perfect fit!
Posted by: Nicole | March 26, 2008 at 09:38 AM
1) Love the socks.
2) I'll have to check out Dexter.
3) I know people named Sully and Fitzie and Sean. In fact, some of them are family members. I've never lived anywhere outside of MA. Do I even need to take the test?
Posted by: Danielle | March 26, 2008 at 09:47 AM
OK, took the quiz anyways, and yes, I am 100% from Massachusetts!
Posted by: Danielle | March 26, 2008 at 09:49 AM
Sock love!
Posted by: Cookie | March 26, 2008 at 12:34 PM
They are gorgeous socks, happy knitting and telly viewing.
Posted by: yvette | March 26, 2008 at 03:53 PM
Oh those are absolutlely lovely! I love the patterning on the sides.
Posted by: Rebekah | March 28, 2008 at 12:54 PM
Congratulations on your socks!! I agree with Monica -- enjoy your rest. I'd give anything (but not the needed paycheck) to take a break from the working life.
Posted by: Debby | March 29, 2008 at 10:11 AM