Yarnissima – Kiila – 2/15
close up of cabling along side of leg and gusset
Okay, I have finished pair two of Yarnissima’s sock patterns. Kiila was a very interesting sock with a cable pattern built into the gusset area.
close up of gusset and heel turn
Very teeny cables went along the sides of the foot and the leg. The directions to the pattern were very clear. This time I decided to knit both socks at the same time, because I am famous for slightly changing my gauge as I go.
teeny side cables
As with the Brainless sock, the technique of cabling without a cable needle was much easier this time, and having started my third pair of socks (Firestarter), I am very comfortable with dropping a loose stitch now.
entire sock
The Skinny:
Pattern: Kiila by Yarnissima
Yarn: Lorna’s Laces Hand Dyed Shepherd Sock, 80% Superwash Wool, 20% Nylon, 1 skein
Colorway: Maple Grove
Size Made: The Largest! Eur 42-43 (because of the size needle I used)
Needles: 2 – 2.75mm – 24 inch Circulars, 2.75mm DPs for toe
Special Techniques: Judy’s Magical Cast On For Toe Up Socks, Cabling Without A Needle, Sock Blockers
My Notes: Yarnissima’s style of pattern writing was easier this time around having made the Brainless socks. If I were to make these socks again, I would use a solid color yarn or a colorway that was dramatically lighter to along the patterned cabling to pop. It is a bit lost because of the strength of the colors. I altered the way I knitted the pattern because of using the one circular needle technique, so I had to be extra careful to read the directions. Knitting both socks at the same time yielded both socks the same. I use a larger needle size because of my foot size. As usual, I blocked on Sock Blockers, the pattern blooms once sock is worn.
That’s it!
Kiila Socks
so pretty! I agree, I’d like to see them in a solid color.
Those are so impressive!!! I love the colors and the pattern. I was gifted my first pair of handknit socks a month ago and LOVE wearing them so much that I think one day I will brave knitting them.
the picture of wyatt is precious!