31 July 2018

FO : Christmas in July Socks

I'm feeling quite pleased with myself because I had set a goal to finish these socks by the end of July.  And I actually finished them last Thursday, so I was days ahead!


Project:  Christmas in July Socks
Pattern:  Classic Socks for the Family, by Melinda Goodfellow (my go-to vanilla sock pattern)
Needles:  Size 1US
Yarn:  Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock, Peppermint Mocha colorway
Modifications:  I used the Eye of Partridge Heel flap pattern, to add some texture and visual interest.

These socks are for The Tim, who of course assumed I was knitting for myself, and kept mentioning how great they looked, so I know he will like them!  They went pretty fast, partly because I just hit the right mode, and partly because I loved the colorway, and wanted to see how it would knit up.  I'm very pleased with how they turned out, and wish it could be cool enough to have  Peppermint Mocha to celebrate ... :-)


Hamlet is not a knitter, but he has no problem posing with knitted items.  As you may imagine, Pip had a lot to say about this - not because he usually poses with knitted items, but because THE DOG was doing something ...

My other project that I was hoping to finish this month will carry over into the beginning of August.  I received the yarn I needed to finish it in plenty of time, but when I picked things up to start knitting again, I did something that caused me to have to rip back ~16 rounds.  Ugh.  But things are back on track, though there is no way I'll finish this evening.  Which is fine - I've put so much effort into it so far, why not have a finished knit that makes me happy?

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

Congrats on the socks (AND the dog). He looks SO sweet.

Pip ..........I can just HEAR his tone of voice when he says DOG .... like something awful that you smell.

Nance said...

Oh hell...SIXTEEN rounds? Probably I would have sat there and stared at it for at least ten minutes, wondering, "Can I just stick a button or a decoration on there or something to cover it up later? Do I really have to go back THAT FAR AND START WAY THE HELL OVER?!"

I employ a great deal of Denial in my knitting.

So Much Denial.

Araignee said...

Woo hoo!!! Congrats of the finish! Pup loves son's Golden. Every time we come across one she runs up thinking it's Cooper and is so disappointed.

AsKatKnits said...

The dog looks so relaxed and right at home! (Nice socks, too!)

Kym said...

Poor Pip. It's hard to have A USURPER come into your life!!! (Just ask my Jenny. Who is still Quite Put Out with us for bringing JoJo home. Five years ago now!) The socks are really fun, Bridget! What a great color! (Lucky Tim).
:-)

Tired Teacher said...

Hamlet is such a handsome fellow. I love the socks, too.

kayT said...

I love the color. Might have to wander off to see if anyone has that colorway for sale...

Vera said...

Winning post: fabulous socks (love that yarn) and a handsome dog!!

Mereknits said...

Love the socks but love Hamlet even more. Can I snuggle his nose and smell right at the bridge of his nose? I kiss my boys there all the time, it is my favorite spot on them.

elns said...

They look fantastic. They really conjure up the idea of peppermint mochas! What's even better, is it sounds like you really enjoyed knitting them and that is the best feeling.

Sorry about ripping out those 16 painful rows. I must be joining you, that step back because I spent 2 nights untangling yarn, again. My mess though, seriously, I was just yanking and pulling what did I think was going to happen?!?

Wanderingcatstudio said...

Hamlet looks just smashing with the socks!

Bonny said...

Those are wonderful socks, and Hamlet is the perfect sock display model!