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July 5, 2007
Putting down roots…
Well it’s been hibernating all winter, but Rusted Root is at last ready for it’s debut.
project: Rusted Root
source: zephyrstyle.com
yarn: Elsebeth Lavold Silky Tweed - every scrap of 5 hanks
color: #005 pinky beige
needles: #6 & 4 Circs/dpns
This yarn was really nice to work with, wonderful drape. The pretty lace detailing gets a little lost though. The tweed is subtle enough, but I don’t think the very pale color I chose helps.
It’s a super comfortable top, another fantastic pattern from those zephyr gals. I’m already planning another one, perhaps in the suggested rusty red-orange color.
My first offerings for Summer of Socks, I couldn’t choose between patterns (and let’s be honest, my mind tends to wander after 1 sock gets done), so here we have 2 pairs being worked on simultaneously.
The first pair is the Cable Rib socks from Favorite Socks, done in Knit Picks Essential Tweed…
…the second pair is the Uptown Boot socks, from the same book. I’m so happy I finally settled on this pattern for this yarn (A Piece of Vermont superwash in Brick House).
Pretty! The different muted shades of red are really complimenting the stitch pattern. I’m also really, really glad I learned to cable without a cable needle, for BOTH of these pairs. 
Plans for more socks coming, matching yarns to patterns, etc. Thermal is still not seamed up; I really need to get off my butt and deal with it already!
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At 1:09 pm on July 5, 2007, stacey commented:
good for you for choosing patterns! i find that the absolute hardest part. the rib and cables look great - love the tweediness! rusted root is beautiful! i really like the light color
At 1:31 pm on July 5, 2007, jillian commented:
Your Rusted Root is gorgeous. Great yarn sub. The tweediness and light color make the top very subtle (in a good way).
At 1:47 pm on July 5, 2007, Anonymous commented:
You are too cute! Rusted Root is gorgeous. And you’re right, the drape really is lovely. Perfect yarn choice.
At 1:59 pm on July 5, 2007, Dave commented:
Very nice! You have such great taste in colours. I’m loving the cables in that Brick House!
At 2:04 pm on July 5, 2007, rockbridge commented:
Oh, I love your rusted root! I think the silky tweed was a great choice. I made one in cotton fleece and it’s not quite drapey enough… Beautifully done!
At 3:01 pm on July 5, 2007, Lolly commented:
Your RR is so pretty in that muted color. Very nice details. I love that yarn too! I made my Glee in it, and it is great. I actually picked up some of the Tweed recently for another garment - maybe a cardigan.
The socks are beautiful too. Particularly loving the boot socks
At 4:24 pm on July 5, 2007, Faith commented:
I love the Rusted Root! Mind if I link to it?
At 4:34 pm on July 5, 2007, Nora commented:
Beautiful work.
At 6:00 pm on July 5, 2007, Zonda commented:
Nice job on Rusted Root, looks perfect on you! Love the socks too!
At 6:04 pm on July 5, 2007, Octopus Knits commented:
Your Rusted Root is lovely! I really like the silky tweed. Both pairs of socks are great, and I agree that the Uptown Boot Sock pattern really shows off the yarn well.
At 6:04 pm on July 5, 2007, Heather commented:
You look like a movie star in your Rusted Root!!
At 6:33 pm on July 5, 2007, Asaknitter commented:
Rusted Root is the cutest! Lovely socks too!
At 7:16 pm on July 5, 2007, nubiancraftster commented:
ohhh…pretty. I like the rusted root and the vermont yarn socks.
At 7:44 pm on July 5, 2007, erin commented:
Your rusted root looks so pretty in this tweedy yarn. It has a very casual elegant effect. The cable rib sock yarn is so cute too - love the tiny blue bobs. Love the uptown socks in your variegated yarn too. Thanks for showing that it doesn’t have to be done in plain sock yarn
At 9:03 pm on July 5, 2007, mel commented:
Yummmm! Your rusted root is just gorgeous - I think your yarn choice really elevates it; I liked it well enough in the original, but your FO makes me want to knit it. a perfect match!
At 9:56 pm on July 5, 2007, KnitPastis commented:
I am so happy to see you knitting socks again! I adore the socks you always knit. These are both fantastic patterns. I like the combination of the cable with the ribs! Really shows up with this solid colorway too. Your top is so beautiful and a perfect fit on you!
At 11:09 pm on July 5, 2007, Sil commented:
Your Rusted Root is very pretty! I too just finished the same sweater after letting in marinate for a year…
At 10:10 am on July 6, 2007, schrodinger commented:
Your rusted root is gorgeous - I like the subtle coloring with the pattern. Love the brick house yarn, what pretty colors.
At 1:05 pm on July 6, 2007, hpny knits commented:
yum yum! gorgeous knitting. I LOVE the Rusted Root. its like Mary Poppins- perfect in every-way!
At 1:06 pm on July 6, 2007, hpny knits commented:
p.s.- I think the pale is actually better- its soft and summery.
At 1:13 pm on July 6, 2007, Cathy commented:
The Rusted Root looks great! I’ve seen the pattern around and might have to try it.
I LOVE LOVE the tweed color!! I haven’t used KnitPicks for sock yarn yet, but it looks really great!!!
At 5:24 pm on July 6, 2007, tiennie commented:
I am always so envious of your taste and style! Your RR turned out beautiful in that color and yarn. I started mine a few days ago and am really liking how it’s knitting up. Pretty socks too!
At 2:55 am on July 7, 2007, Romi commented:
Gorgeous!!!
At 6:05 pm on July 7, 2007, gray la gran commented:
what a nice palette !
… and of course, i’m a sucker for socks!
At 7:13 am on July 8, 2007, Anonymous commented:
Your Rusted Root is amazing!!!
At 9:51 am on July 8, 2007, Kathy commented:
I love the color of your Rusted Root! And that A Piece of Vermont yarn is amazing with that pattern!
At 4:59 pm on July 10, 2007, Ella commented:
Pretty pretty! I really like the RR color, though I kind of see what you mean about the detailing in the lace section. But it looks fab in the photos! And it fits you well… it’s so great when an FO fits well. *happy sigh*
I love those socks too - the cable sock pattern is on my list. One day! I keep telling myself (and others) that one day I will knit socks. I will! Just not today.
At 2:06 pm on July 11, 2007, Rebecca commented:
Oh, I really like the color you chose for your Rusted Root sweater! A nice neutral is an asset to any girls wardrobe. This is a very pretty pattern. Only 5 skeins, eh?
At 9:16 pm on July 11, 2007, Allegra commented:
Very nice Rusted Root!!!
At 4:56 pm on July 12, 2007, JulieFrick commented:
Love all of it, but I must say I’m SMITTEN with that pink sock yarn, and think you picked the PERFECT pattern for it!
At 1:59 pm on July 23, 2007, Christina Marie commented:
Wow!! I LOVE this yarn! Great job on the Rusted Root - it looks awesome on you and you did such a wonderful job. It’s a great sweater - I’ve already worn mine several times.
At 5:22 pm on July 26, 2007, Knittypants commented:
Lovely, looks so nice with the tweed. How is the yarn? I have been thinking about making Rusted Root for one of my next projects and I have been thinking about how I would like to try Silky Tweed. Maybe I should combine the two as well.
Your Uptown Boot Socks are looking great, too.