The Sock Report: pics of the blue star socks

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front of sock and toe shaping




top of sock; shows the increases I'd done to accomodate wide calves




back of heel


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sole-side of heel; this is the first pair of socks I'd "signed"




sole-side of heel on other sock


Colorwork adapted from a traditional pattern on Latvian mittens. Much easier to work than it looks, honest. The scanner messed up the color a bit on these, the blue is a bit richer in real life.

Woolease Sport, #2 needles, 9 sts/inch.