I realized the other day that I had forgotten to do an FO post for a couple of things, and needed to play catch up. So without further ado, here you go:
Project: Yukon Cornelius Socks
Pattern: One I made up, but that I'm also fairly sure is not unique
Yarn: Sweet Sparrow Yarns Nuthatch Sock Yarn, in the Yukon Cornelius colorway
Needles: US size 1
Modifications: Well, none I guess since I made up what I was doing ...
Notes: These were so much fun to knit! You may recall that earlier this year, I completed my Rudolph and Clarice Socks for myself; well, this Yukon Cornelius colorway was purchased at the same time, with the intention of making a pair of socks for The Tim. Now I've finally done that, so we can wear our companion socks for Christmas! 😊
I wanted to knit something with texture, but that wouldn't require close attention to the pattern. I thought about another pair of waffle socks, but decided since I had recently made a pair using that pattern, I wanted something else. So I devised a similar but different pattern and decided to give it a try. After a few rows, I knew I liked it, so I used it for the entire leg of the sock.
Row 1: Knit 1, purl one
Row 2: Knit all stitches
Row 3: Knit 2, purl 2
Row 4: Knit all stitches
That's it, and you end up with a nice textured pattern that works just fine with self-striping yarns without looking too busy.
These will be a gift for his birthday in November, so he'll have them for Christmastime. I really like the way they turned out, and they feel like they have some stretch but will also stay up when you wear them.
And best of all - as you can see here - they are Pip approved!
When I put these down to take the photo, he immediately jumped up to sit on them. After I snapped this, he got up, and re-positioned himself to curl up and sleep on them for a couple of hours. Which means that they are pre-embellished with cat hair ... 😜
All the better to keep The Tim's feet warm, right?
10 comments:
Great socks!
And everything I knit is automatically Fortified With Cat Hair. Sigh.
great socks!!! doesn't an FO make your day?!?
That is a very clever pattern.
And orange cats are the best!
He knew the socks' colors would bring out the highlights in his fur.
They look great!
Pip was obviously just doing a little quality control.
Great colors! I haven't made socks in so long!
Woo hoo!!! I love those stripes. They are such a happy pair. I love a happy pair in the middle of winter.
I am laughing at Pip! (and everything made or worn in this house is pre-covered with Sherman hair!! The best thing, IMO!)
Pip Approved is an A+ rating!
the name of your socks is the very best! love your cat approved photo pose.
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