Someone's Got a Secret...

I've been working on a few things. I think once you get thoroughly enchanted by knitting, you reach a stage where you start thinking to yourself...I can do that. I can design my own stuff. There are basic formulas everywhere. For example, socks can be knit top down or toe up. There are basic formulas for those. Sweaters can be knit the same way. EZ does a great job describing her basic formula, AKA the percentage system.
Before long, I got the itch to start drawing things up and putting things together and see how they turned out. Since I'm not artist, I'm not going to show you my sketches. (I'm sure your 3 yo does better ones!)
But I do want to show you my first design. I wanted to design something small...so socks were a good idea. (especially living in Southern California, I don't have a need for gloves or mittens!) In my last post, I told you how I fell completely and utterly in love with the Plucky Knitter and her yarns. The one that grabbed me was Blueberry Queen 100% Superwash Merino Fingering Yarn. I have seldom been completely swept off my feet the way I was when I saw this yarn! The colors are just amazing!
I bet you are now all wanting the pictures.

Please meet: the A-form Sock. Name by the Unprepared Mind. The reasoning behind this name is the stitch resembles the A-form of DNA. (Can you say...GEEK?!) I totally agree with her though. A-form DNA is a relaxed double helix.
You can probably see the structure better here.
I decided to do a heel flap and knit the sock top down. I prefer socks that method.
A quick peek at the toe!
This pattern will be available soon.
In other news...a certain friend of ours is having a B-day. So here's a shoutout to Rogue Tess...
Happy B-day! May it be filled with laughter and lots of fibery goodness!