OzKnitter: FO ~ Socks #15/2007

FO ~ Socks #15/2007

25 January 2008

J and I finally worked out what kind of socks I was going to knit her for her birthday. She requested "sockettes" and didn't mind what pattern I used.

Here's what I came up with...

Yarn: Cleckheaton Cocoon, colour #0003

Pattern: My own. I had J take some measurements and I went from there. After I'd finished the heel, I decided I wanted some kind of lace detail. So I browsed a bunch of books before I decided on "Crosshatch Lace" from More Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch (Ravelry link), so I used 3 repeats of the lace pattern, centered on the top of the foot.

Needles: 2.5mm DPNs

Thoughts: They were a fun knit. I stressed about whether they'd fit, but as you can see, they fit beautifully!

Labels: 2007, Aussie yarns, Cleckheaton, Cocoon, FO, gift, sock book, socks

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6 Comments:

Very cute, they turned out great! : )
By limedragon :-: Harriet, on 26 January, 2008
The socks look great & the pattern on top of the foot is lovely. I have never knitted a sock of this length & will have to give it a try.
By Ann, on 26 January, 2008
How sweet! What a lovely pattern.
By Marg B, on 29 January, 2008
Those look great! I really love the pattern on the top of the foot - and little short anklets are just my speed when it comes to socks :D
By Anonymous, on 10 February, 2008
Beautiful sockettes! How much yarn did the pair take?
By Irene, on 20 March, 2008
Thanks!

Less than a ball of Cocoon. I'm guessing about 40 grams.
By OzKnitter, on 24 March, 2008