Just In Time

Well, I finally finished my Halloween socks; not a minute too soon! My own design, they feature a jack-o-lantern on the heels. I used Kroy Socks in Westport Check and Orangina. On the first one, I did the face of the jack-o-lantern in duplicate stitch, but found that a little difficult. So the mate was done by stranding the yarn for the features. This was my first attempt with fair isle or intarsia knitting, so I am pleased with the results.

BTW, these are the Secret Socks mentioned way back on Sept. 15; took a little longer than expected to finish! I had them set aside for weeks waiting to do the duplicate stitch on the first one. I couldn't pick up the stitches on the heel flap until I had a face on my pumpkin, and I just couldn't seem to find a chance to sit down, remove all vision correction, and stitch with the heel flap four inches from my nose.

I'm really getting a kick out of these, and have lots of ideas for more! :)