Laburnum

From Sensational Knitted Socks, this is another fun pattern that knits up quickly if you commit to it. I started these on February 5th and kept putting them aside for other projects and finished this evening (5/31). I used Nature Spun Sport as a test yarn for a sock class. They are comfy, cot but since I have a terrible habit of throwing socks in the wash I'm sure I won't be using it again.



Women's 9 1/2 on size 2 Inox dpn's. More specs and details at fiberitis.

Laburnum Rising

I recently cast-on for Laburnum. The yarn is NatureSpun sport not my usual choice, but since they are a demo pair for a class and I needed to use sportweight, I used what was on hand. These are working up quickly and the pattern is an easy 5 stitch, 4 row repeat, one of the things I love about SKS.

I used the Twisted German cast-on for the first time and if you haven't used it before give it a try. It makes an excellent stretchy cast-on and is the best I've encountered so far. I'm going to try a few others so that I'll have a point of reference as to the pros and cons of each.


Laburnum
I also took a picture of the missing Openwork Ribs.


Regia Bamboo Color, Women's size 10