There's a flock of guineafowl who chatter outside my kitchen window who could be the inspiration for my next pair of socks. Though I have designed guineafowls before, for my Safari range of sweaters. I asked someone to send me a photo of her sweater to use as a basis, but when it became clear she wasn't going to get around to it, I decided to start from scratch. The proportions are different for socks, so it's probably just as well to start again. The top swatch is my first attempt. Not bad, but after a bit of contemplation I thought I'd try leaving off the stitches at the end of the tail. Better. The tail is less heavy and there's a better space between the birds. I must say the knitting graph paper makes the job easier. Last time I used ordinary graph paper and had to do many more swatches before I achieved something I was happy with.
I can't believe how fast you are, and I think this is a one of a kind "guines"! hats off to you Wow again! We lived in the country and would get some wandering around too, clean over here on the other side of the world :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I've never heard of knitting graph paper. I'll have to look it up!
ReplyDeleteAm loving your Safari trail (& trial) !
ReplyDeleteYes, the 2nd swatch does look better :-)
Great pattern, I look forward to seeing another pair of socks
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Unique!! :)
ReplyDeleteI like the 2nd swatch better, too. Both swatches look wonderful, though. Your knitting is awesome.
ReplyDeleteThese are pretty! - but you'll have to go a long way to outdo those tortoise socks! I think you need to put all these sock patterns into a knitting book for tatters to buy.....
ReplyDeleteOutstanding! I knew immediately from the thumbnail what type of bird this is. : )
ReplyDeleteThe second swatch is better, the pattern looks more even. I will look forward to the finished socks!
ReplyDeleteNice guineafowl. Maureen has a great idea, a book with patterns for all those knitters. It would give you extra cash to buy more wool, dye and knitting graph paper.
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