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Project: Hannah Socks
Pattern: Petty Harbour, by Rayna Curtis (free on Ravelry)
Yarn: Ancient Arts Fibre Craft Superwash Wool Fingering Sock; colorway, Orange Tabby
Needles: US 1
Modifications: I made the leg a bit longer than indicated in the pattern.
Notes: I love these socks! I have named them "Hannah Socks" because when Ancient Fibre Arts first introduced their Meow Collection, I bought a skein for each kitty we had at the time. And we had a cream-orange tabby named Hannah. The yarn is great to knit with, and has lovely stitch definition. The Petty Harbour pattern is fun to knit - it has enough interest to make you pay attention, but is not overly involved and is easy to memorize. I recommend it if you are a sock knitter.
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So this pair is happily tucked away in my Box o' Socks, ready to surprise me all over again in 2018. Since I had started another pair before these that were going along well until the yarn exploded and could not be untangled, I'm a pair behind on my goal of 12 pairs for myself. Which is kinda frustrating, but then again, I'm doing it informally and for fun, so there's actually no real pressure.
I see also that now Ancient Arts Fibre Craft has not just the Meow Collection, but the Woof Collection. Which means I may have to take a look and buy some yarn in honor of our Dug. :-)
Seriously though, this yarn and this pattern were both well worth the time to knit! You should give them a try.
Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI have a skein of that yarn in my stash. I think it is Calico Cat. I was a little worried about making socks with it since it has no nylon, but you've convinced me it will be okay.
Hope you have a great Sunday!
Nice!! I love that ginger kitty color.
ReplyDeleteThose are drop-dead gorgeous! I love both the pattern and the yarn. I have to get that pattern in my queue before I forget!
ReplyDeleteAnother great pair!
ReplyDeleteWell done! How clever to purchase yarn the color of your fur-babies.
ReplyDeleteLove the color of these socks Bridget, they are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteGreat finish! I love that pattern too. Now I "need" to go look at that yarn.
ReplyDeletebeautiful! I love a brand new pair of socks just ready for when the weather chills :) :)
ReplyDeleteBridget- Ooooh! Orange tabby! What could be better?
ReplyDeleteI honestly stared at the first photo waiting for you to click your heels together. What is up with that? Or, more saliently, with me?
ReplyDeleteI better go look at BOTH collections.Love your gingery socks
ReplyDeleteWell done! It is too hot here to even look at socks :-)
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo