I have decided to push my photo creativity by trying to do a colour collage around my stripey socks I have been knitting this summer. This first instalment is based on pink stripey socks. I like doing this because it does two things - encourages me to really consider color in my knitting and then stimulates me to look for that color in objects or nature. What I am discovering about photography is that composition is the primary factor. Anyone can snap a picture with a digital camera - however, color, subject, shadows and light is what make the picture interesting or beautiful.
The other reason I have this obsession with knitting simple, colorful socks is because I finally started a BIG knitting project, all BLACK, and stripey socks are a fun diversion. The project will take me a while so don't look for much progress anytime soon. I am knitting Annikki by Nora Gaughan. I am using black Blue Sky sport yarn (100% baby alpaca). It is a significant project in size and requires 30 skeins of the yarn - making this an expensive project as well. I need to alter the size because the only downfall of Nora Gaughan's patterns is that she seems to create things for extremely tall, model stick-like women. The model on the pattern is wearing the 34 size and she is 5'10". Ahem, I am 5'0" - hence the issue. I am part of the way through the back piece and the yarn is knitting up beautifully.
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Love the socks and the colour combinations.....good luck with Annikki too....I'm sure it will be worth it!
The collage looks beautiful (as usual). :-) You take some seriously stunning pictures.
As for the Annikki...I bow down to your knitting determination. I would break about halfway down the back. lol
Love the colour collage! And the socks are lovely. :)
Can't wait to see Annikki
30 skeins? I admire your perseverance. Lovely photo, too.
I love your pink pictures. 30 skeins is mad! I am 5'0" also, and I seem to have the same issue. No matter what sweater I make, it never looks that great on me when I'm done. So.... baby sweaters and scarves it is!
This is a VERY happy post...I LOVE all the pink!! The stripey socks are wonderful...and pink flowers make charming accents! Can't wait for your next color collage challenge! But 30 skeins??!!...oh, boy...Good luck with all that--LOL! ;o) Hope you're having a great weekend, my friend ((HUGS))P.S. Started first knit project for my sister's baby this weekend--pink booties! I hope to share them by next weekend :o)
I like the collage of pink - fun color! 30 skeins is crazy! you better take your measurements really well! You don't want to not wear it at the end... :)
WOW. I bow down to your courage starting something with 30 skeins. Good luck and keep us posted on the process (and your sanity!).
It took me a very long time to understand the importance of composition...not that I always practice good composition...but I realize it's critical for great pictures and a constant challenge. I like your collage...and your personal photography challenge!
At least being petite you should have less Annikki to knit :o) It's a beautiful pattern and your gorgeous stripey socks seem like perfect companion pieces
ohhhh... i love the photos.
annikki is gorgeous..... i always love to have one large project on the needles.
love the happy socks! :)
That is a lovely picture, the colour brightened up my day! The cardigan you are knitting looks like it will be great.
ooo! loving the new project. it's going to dreamy to wear.
pink collage, i love you.
I love your pictures! I'm so impressed with your project you are working on. You will have to show us snippets as you move along.
I love the pinks in nature and the socks. I think you take very poetic photographs. I'm learning more about photography too and hope to get my first DSLR in the weeks to come. I'm so super excited, I've wanted one for years now. Can you recoomend any good books/resources on the subject for a newbie? The Annikki is gorgeous, but I do agree that for us shorter folk - myself included - the patterns do need some adjusting.Can't wait to see how it all knits up.
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The socks are beautiful. Alas I'm still a knitting novice, but would love to make socks one day...!
Oh my what a big project. I have always shied away from such large projects so good luck with it.
We are lucky to have digital photography, it makes blogs more attractive. And many of us (but I am not including me) have professionalized through constant taking pictures and figuring out how to make them better.
Yes, I have a nice holiday, my husband is at home and the household is easier for me. Other than that we take a trip somewhere every now and then. Just day trip, we have traveled enough and I said I never travel anymore. He, he.
Oh, that Annikki, it is so elegant, but where would I take the patience for that...
I love the composition you have made,
is all about pening our eyes and see beauty.
Are you knitting that great coat you have linked?
i love the colors of your socks, and the compositions is amazing... the shadow of pink are so nice... flowers of your garden? just wonderful!!!!
I have my new yarn and knitting kneedles in front of me...I just need to learn to knit!!!!!
Your socks are fab and what a great excersise in getting to know and work with color. thanks for the inspiration!!!
Off I go to find a YouTube knitting tutorial!
Love the pink socks and gorgeous collage! That sweater is going to be amazing. I can't wait to see how it turns out!
pretty socks! i've never knit a berroco pattern, but i'm also short, so i would probably have issues as well!
ooooh i love that top photo of socks and flowers so pretty!
I have a thing for colour, and the photos in this post are lovely. :-)
The Annikki could be a useful project come Calgary's "lovely" fall and earlier winter weather. Can't wait to see the finished product!
Lovely socks, and photos!
That long cardigan looks lovely too - I've only just discovered Nora Gaughan's patterns and I'd love to knit something. So many things to finish first though!
your socks turned out great and the collage is a very sweet way to showcase them.
the BSA sport weight is pretty nice to knit with, so at least the yarn will be soft and easy on the hands!
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