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Mystery Socks 2010

November 3, 2010 By Carole

I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Socktoberfest than by knitting Kirsten’s Mystery Socks. I have participated in this event every year for the past 3 years and I always enjoy it. This year I even managed to start on 10/1 and finish on 10/31. Amazing.

TTL Mystery socks 1 blog size

This year I used Have You Any Wool sock yarn in the color Spice. I used DPNs (which I haven’t used in ages) and I knit both socks at the same time – one from the inside of the center pull ball and one from the outside of the same ball. Miraculously, I did not wind up with a tangled mess and the socks knit up perfectly.

TTL Mystery socks 3 blog size

I’ll admit I wasn’t crazy about the textured stitches after the cuff but once I saw the completed sock I decided I really like them. They add some great shaping and interest after the twisted ribbing.

TTL Mystery Socks 2 blog size

I did, however, love the wide twisted cables that go down the leg and then foot of these socks. It’s stretchy and fun to knit and visually very appealing.

TTL Mystery socks 4 blog size

It’s a wonderful thing to have a new pair of socks and the perfect way to end Socktoberfest.

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  1. ChristyH says

    November 3, 2010 at 6:57 am

    They look lovely and the color just glows.

  2. Geri says

    November 3, 2010 at 7:14 am

    There is something about the spice color that draws me in this time of year! Two socks at a time on dpn? That’s a lot of needles!

  3. Manise says

    November 3, 2010 at 7:49 am

    They were fun once I got past my issues post gussett involving repetitive rippage. I find the little boxes adds some needed width and give at the top of the sock as they are longer than my usual sock.

  4. jill says

    November 3, 2010 at 7:56 am

    Weaving in the ends on my baby blanket, whew! Now I can hunker down and get to some sock knitting a month late. Ah well, they won’t be such a mystery to me this year. Your color choice couldn’t be more perfect for Socktober. Wonderfully done!

  5. Jo-Ann says

    November 3, 2010 at 7:58 am

    Glorious color, and those twisted cables are very pretty. Wish I’d been as diligent at knitting my October socks as you were!! At the rate I’m going, I’ll finish them by Valentine’s Day hehe!

  6. margene says

    November 3, 2010 at 8:40 am

    I love your spicy colorway and the socks have a very nice texture from the yarn, too. Last year I knit from both ends of the ball and it turned out better than I thought. I was happy to have two balls this year, however. Way to go! The socks were fun and I’m glad we both finished “in time”!

  7. Patty says

    November 3, 2010 at 8:45 am

    Beautiful socks and yarn. Nice job Carole!

  8. Laughingrat says

    November 3, 2010 at 8:48 am

    Those are handsome socks, perfect color for Fall, too.

  9. staci says

    November 3, 2010 at 9:10 am

    Gorgeous socks! Congrats on finishing them. Love the color, it really is perfect for fall 🙂

  10. Barbara-Kay says

    November 3, 2010 at 9:33 am

    Very nice socks!

    I’m trying to decide whether or not to follow the pattern for the toes. Is all that ribbing comfortable, noticeable? I’m tempted to “jump ship” and do my usual plain toe.

  11. Cathy R says

    November 3, 2010 at 10:01 am

    Those are lovely socks! Just the perfect color for the time of year, as well.

  12. Kathode Ray Tube says

    November 3, 2010 at 10:01 am

    They’re beautiful!

  13. Cheryl S. says

    November 3, 2010 at 10:43 am

    Oh, I love that yarn – and it’s perfect for that pattern. You must have magical powers to knit from both ends of the ball without tangling.

    (Pssst! How come we don’t see the toes? Did you pre-photograph?)

  14. Lolly says

    November 3, 2010 at 11:22 am

    How lovely, Carole! They look amazing in that yarn!
    I hadn’t seen a finished pair yet – and these are just wonderful. Thanks for doing another year of Socktoberfest!

  15. Gail H. says

    November 3, 2010 at 11:58 am

    Do I get half credit because I knit the 2nd sock from last year’s mystery sock? Didn’t think so. Yours are lovely.

  16. Cookie says

    November 3, 2010 at 12:31 pm

    Another great pair. Well done!

  17. Laurie says

    November 3, 2010 at 3:14 pm

    You are strong. Discipline: two socks at the same time, in one month, then done.

  18. Leanne says

    November 3, 2010 at 5:31 pm

    Wow, what beautiful socks. Love the colour.

  19. Beth says

    November 3, 2010 at 6:07 pm

    Ooo, love that yarn color! Your socks look great!

  20. Sabrina says

    November 3, 2010 at 6:58 pm

    Those are gorgeous! That color just says autumn.

  21. Kim says

    November 4, 2010 at 2:22 am

    Very pretty….my favorite colors!

  22. Ruth says

    November 4, 2010 at 6:23 am

    Love the color of your socks. I had to bow out of the KAL after my socks were just an eensy bit too tight. I’ll re-knit, though … it is a great pattern.

  23. maryse says

    November 4, 2010 at 7:46 am

    i printed the instructions every week but i never started. hmmm. maybe next year.

    nicely done. i love the color of these socks.

  24. Martha says

    November 4, 2010 at 12:08 pm

    I like those socks! It is truly a miracle that you did not have a tangled mess on your hands.

  25. Hillary says

    November 4, 2010 at 12:59 pm

    Those are great! I really love the colors in that yarn. Perfect fall colors.

  26. Carol says

    November 4, 2010 at 1:09 pm

    Gorgeous pattern and perfect yarn choice!

  27. Lori On Little Traverse Bay says

    November 7, 2010 at 2:20 pm

    Beautiful Mystery Socks! They are “Spicy!”

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