Finished: Mom's Socks

Mom, no peeking!

Pattern: Crosshatch Lace from More Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch, worked over 60 stitches
Yarn: Louet Gems fine/sport weight (100% superwash merino), colorway Pink Panther, one skein (with leftovers!)
Needles: two US 1 (2.5 mm) 12" Addi Turbo circs
Started/Completed: May 27/May 31
Recipient: my mom, for her birthday

Since my mother celebrates her birthday in the summer, I thought I'd make her some summery-ish socks -- shorter leg and a lace pattern. Notice I didn't bother to substitute another fiber for my beloved wool, oh no.

In any case, these were a fun and quick knit. I have yet to block them (that will be done when we get back from vacation), and I have a feeling the lace will open up more once I do. This yarn is a dream. It's heavier than most fingering weight yarns; I'd compare it to Socks That Rock mediumweight. The result is a very squishy sock that is super comfortable on the foot.

Here's a close-up of the stitch pattern (I really need to get myself some real sock blockers instead of these ghetto requisitioned wire hangers!):

I taught myself the PGR short-row heel for these. They're a little thicker than the usual short-row heel, but these are much easier to do and I like the result. Trust me when I tell you that these look a lot better when they're on the foot!

My yarn is packed up and ready to go on vacation. There's just a few more hours left in the contest, so go make your guess if you haven't already!