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Designer: Priscilla Gibson-Roberts
Published: May 25, 2007
Technique: Borders, Edgings, Cast-ons, Charts - Colorwork, I-cord
Skill Level:  Experienced
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The Caspian Sea, the largest lake on earth, is surrounded by lands
rich in color and history—Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Russia, and
Kazakhstan, countries whose very names evoke exotic landscapes and
vibrant cultures. Priscilla Gibson-Roberts has captured the flavor of
the region in these four-color marvels. She begins at the traditionally
pointed toe, working the top and bottom of the sock in different
patterns. The heel opening is worked in waste yarn, so stitches for the
heel can be picked up at the end, after the striking bands of the cuff
are completed. These socks are not an overnight project, but the
techniques are so intriguing that you may find yourself staying up
nights until they are done. And a final warning: if you intend to give
these as gifts, be prepared for the flood of requests for more pairs.
Finished Size: 8"
foot circumference, and 9 (9½)" long from tip of toe to back of heel,
to fit women’s U.S. shoe sizes 6 to 7 (7½ to 8½). Socks shown are 9½"
long.
Yarn: Dale
of Norway Tiur (60% mohair, 40% wool; 126 yd [115 m]/50 g): #4545 wine,
2 skeins; #4425 pink, #2526 gold, and #7562 dark teal, 1 skein each.
Needles: Size
2 (3 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn); set of 5 double-pointed glove
needles (about 4" [10 cm] long) are optional but may be helpful for
cast-on.
Notions: Tapestry needle; small amount of smooth, contrasting waste yarn.
Gauge: 16
sts and 15½ rnds = 2" (5 cm) in stranded two-color St st worked in the
rnd from charts. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct
gauge.
Skill level: Experienced.
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Posted
May 25 2007, 04:54 PM
by
Knitting Daily