MG: 1/52, baudelaire

baudelaire:
pattern-Baudelaire by Cookie A. yarn-2 x 25gram skeins of Jamieson's 2 ply Shetland Spindrift (100% shetland, 150 yards per 25 grams, about 18wpi). can't locate label at the moment, so no color number. :( needles-2.5mm (US 1), 32" addi lace circular. mods-shortrow toes; 2x2 rib at cuffs; cables continued through cuffs.

the toe-up heelflap in this pattern is a smart construction--lovely fit, no pickups at the flap, amenable to make-it-up-as-you-go-along toe-up sock knitting. it may displace shortrows as my default heel.


Shetland Spindrift is a bit thick-and-thin with a matte, fuzzy surface, all of which contrive to compete with the stitch pattern. the yarn creates a flatter and more rustic definition than Cookie's plump-yarned original. continuously waffling on whether this is a good thing or not.

still, i love these socks. the shetland yarn feels crisp and warm (hope it wears well). the pattern is intricate; the construction considerate. two features to keep me extra warm: three half-rows of Kitty Kitty knitting and one half-row of Andrea knitting are in the pair. they tested the addi lace needles on these, thereby sprinkling some fond memories into the fabric for me.