While I was really jazzed last year when I first spotted the release of this yarn (I went so far as to buy three colorways of it), what I've discovered in working on this sock is that I really don't like self-patterning yarn as much as I like traditional variegated. I like the play of color more than I like this kind of forced patterning. I probably would have done a ribbed sock, but I wasn't liking how the patterning looked in the ribbing at all, so stockinette it is.
Ultimately, the stockinette really showcases the yarn best. Plus, it's probably the easiest on my hand at this point. I'm using Lucy Neatby's basic Simply Splendid sock pattern. So far, so good. I did lose focus on the heel turn and had to do it several times. In part, I wasn't paying close enough attention to the way the pattern was written in terms of how many stitches/repeats/etc. for each size. Her patterns cover many sizes, which is great, but when a few of the sizes dropped off, it took me a few minutes to realize that my size was no longer #4 but now was #1.
My Charlotte's Web is finally blocking on the table (right now), so I should have a finished photo tomorrow. I still had some trouble blocking even though I soaked it overnight. I think I may just not have the knack for blocking!
Wow - that's a really cute sock. Your picture looks much cuter than the sample pics Regia has on their poster! Can't wait to see the Charlotte's Web.
Hi Amy -- Your must-have is looking great! I can't wait to see your Charlotte as well. I really really stretched mine hard to block it, just fyi. The cardigan I'm working on is from Debbie Bliss' Cotton Angora book and is called Grace (you can see it at knittingarden.com). It's really really fun ... I may do another one day depending on how this wears. Take care!
PS -- I finally fixed my RAOK button (took it out actually). You're my neighbor!