Sockapalooza Success

The Sockapalooza Socks, they are finished!  Hooray!

Project Specs:

Pattern:  Flame Wave Socks by:  Ann Budd for Favorite Socks from Interweave
Yarn:  I used 2 balls of Cascade Fixation (98% cotton, 2% elastic) on US size 4 needles.  I have a little nugget of each ball leftover.
Time Investment:  All summer, but mostly because I started sock one three times before I got a tension and stitch definition I liked (the elastic component of the yarn offered me some "learning opportunities").  Sock two flew, and I actually finished them a week ago but am just now posting about them.
Mods:  Only the usual things I do in a sock:  pick up and knit more stitches than the pattern calls for at the gusset (because otherwise I always end up with annoying little holes at the corner).
Comments: I really enjoyed this pattern and, once I got used to working with it, the yarn.  My sock pal lives in a very warm climate, which is why I chose cotton socks.  It was my first time knitting quasi-lacy socks, and my first time working with cotton sock yarn.  Since these socks use a sport-weight yarn and relatively large needles, they go quickly (or, at least, could in theory!).
Next time:  I want a pair of these socks for myself!  I'll probably make them for friends and family, as well.  Very easy, a cinch to care for.  Zero itch factor - they're definite winners!

Comments

[Duchess]

Lovely! These are in my project line-up. They may even go on my trip with me.

[sockymiaowmiaow]

They are fab :) Lovely - I'm sure your pal will love them.

In other news, your parcel is on its way as of today... Keep an eye open! I hope you like them and that they fit ok...