Well, despite being busier than I can remember being in years (construction ’round the house, yarn crawls, work, going out with friends, etc. frigging etc.), I’ve actually managed to finish a project. Not that I’m complaining, mind you. It’s nice to feel like one has a social life!

Anyway, Bellatrix is finally done. Actually, the socks were done last Thursday, I think, but between yarn pr0n and yarn crawls… well, I didn’t want them to get lost in the picture shuffle!

Behold, my Bellatrices:

Done in Socks that Rock Silkie, colourway “Walking on the Wide Tide.” I used size 1 needles, after my first attempt with size twos proved to be big enough that they could fit an elephants leg.

The heel is a reinforced heel, which I much prefer when making a sock. It also has a more standard heel-turn, as opposed to the one used on Fawkes which I must say I didn’t entirely care for. I suspect that one’s better for narrower heels.

Despite going down to a size 1 (2.25mm), they still look humongous when not on the foot. The ribbing is a wee bit small too, so I’m thinking were I to make them again, I’d use size 2s for the ribbed portion.

I love the way the colour turned out on these socks. It can be such a challenge to find a sock pattern worthy of a really beautiful yarn, and I think this pattern totally is.

Progress continues on my Satan Stole, and I’m into the third clue at least. I’m a bit disappointed that the two-wing version will be offered later,  as the paid-for pattern. I’d much prefer it, but I’m not going to frog what I have now and I just don’t think I’m up to knitting two beaded stoles. Ah well.

Coming Friday: Teh Shineeeeey!