Green Dilly Beans: The Rainbow Connection

At last, proof that I have been knitting, and not just talking about knitting. Exhibit A: Grumperina's often imitated, seldom duplicated Jaywalkers in a zesty self-striping rainbow pattern. At first I was concerned that Roy G. Biv would compete with the zigs and zags, but I'm finding that the resulting rainbowed busyness really hits home. A sneak peak into my complete childhood oeuvre of drawings and finger paintings would reveal rainbows. Rainbows, rainbows, and more rainbows, with a heart or flower thrown in here and there for the sake of variety. You can just call these Sarah's Amazing Technicolor Dream Socks.

These socks feature a bevy of GDB firsts. My first socks on two circs. My first toe up socks (with help from Natalia Knits) and my first short row toe. I don't have to tell you that one of the great appeals of toe ups is the avoidance of pesky walnut sized sock yarn leftovers. I took that appeal to the extreme and worked the yarn right up to the bitter end, finishing with socks that fall right at the widest part of my calf. The jury's still out on whether or not the shaping I added will keep them there, but I figure that most people will never see the sock tops. They'll be too busy admiring the dazzling combo of my rainbow socks and my red rubber clogs.

Specs: Pattern: Jaywalker

Yarn: I lost the label, it was purchased at a yarn store in Wilmington, NC last fall.

Needles: Two Addi circs, size 1

Size: Small (I wear a size 8 shoe)

Modifications: Knit toe up (with pattern assistance from Natalia Knits), increased stitches as needed to fit calf circumference

I have been having so much fun checking out everyone's Week in Color shots that I have decided to extend the festivities for a week. It seems fitting to segue from rainbow socks to a daily tribute to color in the world around me. Look for a continuation of color here next week!