January
Bad blurry self-photo taken by my aunt who, this photo completely not-withstanding, is actually an amazing photographer.
Louet Gems Merino, 2.75 mm
Rib and Cable Socks by Nancy Bush from Interweave Knits Fall 2005
February
pattern from interweave knits online. Made with random handspun and store bought wool/ wool blends on 2.75 mm needles.
March/April
Voted as “Livejournal’s Sock-kit-swap ugliest socks“. Birthday gift for Mike’s dad. Bob has repeatedly told me that he loves them and doesn’t think I’m colourblind. Basic ribbed sock pattern. 85% wool, 15% nylon. 2.75mm needles.
There is NOTHING WORSE than yarn that looks good in the ball but secretly has orange and black fake-fair isle hidden inside.
so i ripped out the icky stripes in the yarn leftover from Bob’s socks
Basic sock pattern with cable rib 2.75mm needles. 85%wool, 15%nylon
May/June
Summer socks for a boy with broken feet.
Mike has to wear hiking boots all summer due to an awful car accident 5 years ago. With these socks, at least, he doesn’t have to fold his socks into his boots when he wears his shorts. Basic ribbed sock pattern, 15% silk (because he chose it and how do you say no to a broken boy who wants silk?), 5% nylon, 80%wool, 2.75 mm needles.
Mother’s Day bed socks for a mum who has cold feet. 2.75mm needles Basic rib sock pattern. 80% wool, 20% nylon
July
Jaywalkers from Magknits. 85% wool, 15% nylon 2.75 needles. Just a note on these socks- they are huge! I followed the instructions for the size that was supposed to fit my measurements and ended up ripping them out and making the smallest size. They are still loose on me. If you make these, GO SMALL.
August
Birthday Socks for the cutest red-head in town. Yarn gifted from
jen kim’s stash 80%wool, 20%nylon. 2.75mm needles. Basic ribbed sock pattern made extra long for Katie’s *cough* dainty ‘japanese princess’ feet.
September
Socks for friend Maija and her partner Barbara. Basic rib sock pattern
15%silk, 5%nylon, 80%wool. 2.75mm needles
October/November
SIP (Sock in Progress?) for Bob (Mike’s dad)
85% wool, 15% nylon (random leftovers from several balls)Not “award winningly” ugly like the first pair I made him.
It actually makes me sad that he likes the ugly ones as much as these!
December
Sushi roll of sock-goodness for my ‘grandma’ Dinny.
6.5mm needles, Patons Classic Merino.
Basic stockinette sock pattern modified from ‘Cable Footies’ in
One Skein by Leigh Radford
Here’s to wishing everyone a 2008 full of good yarn, warm socks and sharp needles.
you are obviously the sock fairy.
Hi Kirstie,
yes the spelling is wrong but thought you might overlook that since i’m commenting. have finally visited this place and taken little peeks…are those painted walls i see in your abode? look lovely?
i linked onto wee wonderfuls and have become obsessed (yet again!)…people are way too talented. good thing too. (mike this goes for you and the stitching that would REALLY make a great little pillow. (hah)
anyway, could you suggest some knitting sites for sock patterns….
puhleeze?
and thanks.
p.s went to visit lettuce knit today for my colour fix…after missing out on a free copy of the book persepolis and a free double pass to the movie opening next week… i have read all the books but sort of was coveting my own copy. my own fault. should have gotten down earlier.
happy weekend.
I just learned how to knit, and I want to make socks so bad! Are they very difficult? You do a great job!
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