It's not often I go out to town. I live in the suburbs, work is a fifteen minute walk away, almost everything I can't get in the nearby markets or malls, I get online. So, imagine the excitement when I got a chance to go to Causeway Bay for a doctor's appointment (how sick is that?), followed by a stop in Central to pick up some yarn goodies from Siow Chin.
It's probably safe to say that only another blogger could wholeheartedly indulge in requests for some public knitting pictures. :-) Thanks to Siow Chin for lending a hand, holding the nearly finished second Jaywalker. (I got quite a few rows done at the doctor's waiting room.) The trams, which run only on HK Island, have stations in the middle of the road, making perfect stops for jaywalkers who cross one side of road at a time. As luck would have it, I missed the nice flashy trams decorated with Paul Smith stripes.
The ifc (tallest building in HK) up close.
Oops, missed the boat! But another is coming round...
Bye, bye Central smog! That was fun while it lasted! I have to admit I felt quite self conscious taking those pictures in the beginning, plus it was tricky not having shaky one handed shots. Then I noticed that no one noticed me. :-)
Fini!! The second (bottom) sock was knit a little bit tighter because I wanted a more snug fit. (Even though I started in the same place at the stripe sequence, the heels and toes between the two socks are off by some stitches.) If the toes look pointed, that's because they are. My feet are very narrow, with very pointed toes, so I kept decreasing, until I reached five stitches per needle.
Grumperina's Jaywalkers. 76 sts on 2.25 mm needles. First socks for myself. I like, I like! :-) And they'll be perfect for the cold snap that's coming tomorrow.
those jaywalkers are so cute and happy, enjoy them!
Posted by: yahaira | Monday, 13 March 2006 at 01:17 AM
Great socks! I'm just onto the 2nd sock of my 2nd pair of socks following straight forward patterns - but after this pair I'm going to attempt Jaywalkers I think.
Bit of a lull on Marianne again as I have naughtily started a new project again!
Posted by: Andrea | Monday, 13 March 2006 at 01:20 AM
I love those socks--such cheery colors!
Posted by: toni | Monday, 13 March 2006 at 02:06 AM
Love your city jaywalking shots! I am like you now ... almost never go out to the city (I dare not drive into the city by myself, and my husband just doesn't like San Francisco!). But when I was in HK, I basically live in the city ...
I notice that the sky was kind of grey ... the same here ... and the temperature is really cold too!
Posted by: Agnes | Monday, 13 March 2006 at 03:06 AM
Your socks turned out really cute.
Posted by: Areli | Monday, 13 March 2006 at 03:54 AM
they have come out perfectly! i just love them.
Posted by: jacqueline | Monday, 13 March 2006 at 05:01 AM
I just love the photos. Your jaywalkers went all over town, such a fun post. Your socks fit so well, here's to many more.
Posted by: erin | Monday, 13 March 2006 at 06:10 AM
Great socks and well done knitting such a nice pair of socks as your first!
btw, which yarn did you use?
Posted by: Daniela | Monday, 13 March 2006 at 06:31 AM
Nice socks in great colour !
Posted by: Eva Shiu | Monday, 13 March 2006 at 09:13 AM
What fun your jaywalkers must have had! They are so nice and cheery, sure to brighten up these greyish days.
Posted by: Siow Chin | Monday, 13 March 2006 at 09:31 AM
these photos you took are so fun!
Posted by: marjorie | Monday, 13 March 2006 at 11:19 AM
I love the pictures of your jaywalkers! They look wonderful! I saw some Regia in the same colorway today at the LYS and was strongly tempted to take them home...if only I wasn't on a yarn diet. It's nice to see photos of Hong Kong too. I have been wanting to go there for ages...
Posted by: Marie | Monday, 13 March 2006 at 12:30 PM
the socks look so great! the stripes match up so well! and seriously, i think there are a lot of things you can do in HK without anyone noticing... not to sound dirty or anything, i just mean that people don't look at much except themselves...
Posted by: Susan | Monday, 13 March 2006 at 02:54 PM
That sounds like fun! I would be very self-conscious too. Enjoy the HK photos as it brings back good memories of my trip there.
Posted by: Jade | Monday, 13 March 2006 at 09:29 PM
Beautiful socks! What a great colorway for the pattern. Would you like them to appear in the gallery?
Posted by: grumperina | Monday, 13 March 2006 at 11:17 PM
You jaywalker are so pretty!!! Reminds me that I need to cast on for the second sock ;D
After seeing all those outdoor knitting pictures around, I think my knitting would appreciate a good stroll too ;)
Posted by: Yuvee | Tuesday, 14 March 2006 at 02:21 AM
Yay! They look awesome!
Posted by: Angela | Tuesday, 14 March 2006 at 06:27 AM
It was fun to tour HK along with your colorful socks! How amazing that the stripes matched so well!
Posted by: mimi | Tuesday, 14 March 2006 at 08:43 AM
Wow, it's so cool to see pictures of Hong Kong! Love the socks and love what you did with the royal silk. Still trying to figure out what I'll do with mine.
Posted by: Kelly | Wednesday, 15 March 2006 at 12:44 PM
That was fun -- thanks!
Posted by: Jeanne | Friday, 17 March 2006 at 08:00 AM
Love yr jaywalking socks.
Posted by: jl | Tuesday, 01 May 2007 at 12:12 PM