Franken Leaves

I get so excited about finishing one sock that I can’t wait to post about it — I know, I should wait until I have both done… But anyway, here’s my finished Cascading Leaves sock:

* Pattern: [Cascading Leaves from the Townsend Sock KAL](http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TownsendSocksKnitALong/)
* Yarn: Sandnesgarn Sisu in Green
* Needles: Addi Turbos 2.5 mm

Left: Cute little leaf pattern. Right: Standard band toe decreases.

I frankensteined the pattern a bit, switching out the pattern’s toe decreases for the standard toe decreases from the Basic Regia Sock pattern that I used for my last pair of socks… Mainly because after I knit the toe decreases, I found that the instructions resulted in a kind of pointy toe — I tried the sock on and it didn’t fit as nicely as I wanted. So I ripped back the toe decreases and started again… I’m happy with the way these fit and can’t wait to wear TWO socks!

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http://www.januaryone.com Cara

Wow – those socks are beautiful – I would NEVER think they were handknit – your foot and toe are PERFECT. I’m envious – I don’t think I could ever knit that perfectly.
http://www.januaryone.com Cara

Wow – those socks are beautiful – I would NEVER think they were handknit – your foot and toe are PERFECT. I’m envious – I don’t think I could ever knit that perfectly.
http://brenda.typepad.com/ Brenda

Very nice sock. I’ve been contemplating knitting that pattern with some Regia silk I have in my stash. After seeing yours so fabulously photographed (as usual) I think I probably will.
http://brenda.typepad.com/ Brenda

Very nice sock. I’ve been contemplating knitting that pattern with some Regia silk I have in my stash. After seeing yours so fabulously photographed (as usual) I think I probably will.
http://handmade.loriz.ca lori

Those socks look great! After seeing yours last week, I also joined the knit along. I’m almost at the ankle and I’ve been contemplating whether or not to carry the leaf pattern down the top of the foot. I love how yours turned out, and I think I’ll follow suit!
http://handmade.loriz.ca lori

Those socks look great! After seeing yours last week, I also joined the knit along. I’m almost at the ankle and I’ve been contemplating whether or not to carry the leaf pattern down the top of the foot. I love how yours turned out, and I think I’ll follow suit!
http://www.emma.prettyposies.com Emma

That’s a beautiful sock.Perfectly knitted.
Where can I get the pattern ? Do I have to join the knitalong ?
http://www.emma.prettyposies.com Emma

That’s a beautiful sock.Perfectly knitted.
Where can I get the pattern ? Do I have to join the knitalong ?
http://www.goodnightweb.com Liz

lovely sock! perfect shade of green, too. I’m with you when it comes to toes, pointy is *not* comfy.
http://www.goodnightweb.com Liz

lovely sock! perfect shade of green, too. I’m with you when it comes to toes, pointy is *not* comfy.
http://tmooka.net/blogs/stitchingirl Toni

Lovely! I do my socks using two circs so I can complete them at the same time. Otherwise, I’d have a bunch of swinging single socks.
http://tmooka.net/blogs/stitchingirl Toni

Lovely! I do my socks using two circs so I can complete them at the same time. Otherwise, I’d have a bunch of swinging single socks.
http://www.kniterati.org Anne

Those are beautiful!! I really have to start knitting more socks. Lovely color, too.
http://www.kniterati.org Anne

Those are beautiful!! I really have to start knitting more socks. Lovely color, too.
http://knittingbyeye.blogspot.com eyeleen

Gorgeous socks, I Love the colors.

BTW, your photography is wonderful.
http://knittingbyeye.blogspot.com eyeleen

Gorgeous socks, I Love the colors.

BTW, your photography is wonderful.
http://www.elizabethklett.com/knit.html Elizabeth

I agree – lovely sock, and beautiful photos! I’m so impressed with your sock knitting…. I have yet to tackle socks myself.
http://www.elizabethklett.com/knit.html Elizabeth

I agree – lovely sock, and beautiful photos! I’m so impressed with your sock knitting…. I have yet to tackle socks myself.
Jackie

Wow! Those are beautiful socks!
Jackie

Wow! Those are beautiful socks!
http://obsessiveknitting.blogspot.com kris

wow! beautiful sock in a beautiful colour! i just have to join that knit-along, even though i have a million other socks in line.
http://obsessiveknitting.blogspot.com kris

wow! beautiful sock in a beautiful colour! i just have to join that knit-along, even though i have a million other socks in line.
http://iknitthereforeiam.blogspot.com/ Atropos

Oh, what a lovely pattern. I’ve been looking for something appropriate to knit up some green Opal yarn that in have in my stash and that might just be it. Thanks!
http://iknitthereforeiam.blogspot.com/ Atropos

Oh, what a lovely pattern. I’ve been looking for something appropriate to knit up some green Opal yarn that in have in my stash and that might just be it. Thanks!
http://twistedknitter.blogspot.com Cathy

Your Franken Leaves are beautiful! I’ve been planning to make a pair of the Cascading Leaves for a while now – I’d be happy if mine turned out even half as well as yours did.
http://twistedknitter.blogspot.com Cathy

Your Franken Leaves are beautiful! I’ve been planning to make a pair of the Cascading Leaves for a while now – I’d be happy if mine turned out even half as well as yours did.
http://twosheep.livejournal.com June

Your ribbing is great – lots of times, even with the uncrossed wrapping tricks, I have a slightly different looking left edge to each stockinette band in a rib if it’s more than 2×2. Yours is flawless!
http://twosheep.livejournal.com June

Your ribbing is great – lots of times, even with the uncrossed wrapping tricks, I have a slightly different looking left edge to each stockinette band in a rib if it’s more than 2×2. Yours is flawless!
http://www.fidgetyknitting.blogspot.com stinkerbell

it looks like you put dropped stitches across the top there too! I love it.
Wear your one sock proud and hop if need be I say
http://www.fidgetyknitting.blogspot.com stinkerbell

it looks like you put dropped stitches across the top there too! I love it.
Wear your one sock proud and hop if need be I say
http://eiknit.typepad.com Eilene

Wow…your sock is so pretty. Beautiful pattern. I love the length of the sock also.
http://eiknit.typepad.com Eilene

Wow…your sock is so pretty. Beautiful pattern. I love the length of the sock also.
http://generalgingerknits.blogspot.com/ General Ginger

Beautiful sock! I’m adding it to my list of want to make.
http://generalgingerknits.blogspot.com/ General Ginger

Beautiful sock! I’m adding it to my list of want to make.

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