Football Socks ?

My latest pair for 2015. I've made them for Steve but I don't really like them much... Go to  my Revelry page for info

Parti Socks

Since making a number of mosaic socks I am left with quite a lot of half or less skeins. So I used scraps and a "half" skein. They are fun and chirpy but I still have a bag of half or less skeins...sigh!

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Lolly Stripes

I had forgotten about these. Completed just a few days before the bikes were shipped and not re-discovered until I unpacked the panniers when the bikes arrived back in NZ. I'll have no trouble finding a home for these!!

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Faux Mitered Socks

These are the ugliest socks I've ever knitted. See my Revelry page for more details

24sts repeat

I thought I'd best post the charts before I got completely bamboozled as their whereabouts! NOTE the "W" indicates a double wrap on the second row of the pair of rows.

Morse Socks

I created a mosaic chart of 6 sts using this mosaic knit generator by Scott Pakin. The yarn was Baa La Jolla and Meadowcroft Rockshelter fingering 100% wool yarn.

I used 34 sts for the foot section (upper) and 36 sts for the foot (sole) when I had finished the heel I ensured the total sts were 72. I used size 2.25mm needles.

I'm very happy the way they have turned out. See my Revelry page for more info

On the road (Cornelia's Socks)

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Geoff's Socks

Geoff and Renée had a severe house fire and the rebuild has been very slow but finally they'll be back in their home very soon.

I thought Geoff might like a pair as a "welcome home".

Renée has been a sock recipient often and I thought her partner might be feeling left out!

Details of these socks can be found here

Rosemary's Socks

For my new craft friend in London.

Also a new yarn by Meadowcroft Dyeworks called Rockshelter Sock. 100% wool. I also used a 2ply tencel yarn to strengthen the heels and toes

Ravelry details here

Dieter's Socks

We stayed with fellow motorcyclists Dieter and Cornelia in Germany and I had a pair finished that fitted her and promised Dietee I would send him a pair.

They'll keep his tootsies warm now that winter will be arriving very soon

I used a 100% tencel 2-ply yarn as reinforcing thread. Full details here

Renée's socks (finished)

See more details on pattern etc here

I lost my entire knitting bag with bamboo needles and 2/3rd finished pair of socks when I disembarked in Kuala Lumpur ...OMG!

So I purchased more yarn in Sydney for these. Originally I had in mind they would be for Rosemary but once I go started I realised the colours were not quite right for her but probably a great colour combo for Renee.

Another lacy pair

Pattern and yarn details here

Socks to take to Iran

I finished these in short time as I had a few idle days before our departure.

I had intended them for "someone" in Iran however they have stayed behind with Madeline in Melbourne and a new pair are on the bamboo circulars ready for the long haul (17hrs) to Dubai.

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King Charles Brocade Panels

I really enjoyed making these. I love the yarn from Baah La Jolla. Beautiful 100% wool.

Unfortunately they are too big for Steve as he has quite delicate feet and I had forgotten.

So a good home is still to be found. Details and other info here

Simulated Basketweave Socks

I'm happy with these socks although the black isn't very stable. Thanks Barbara Walker for her mosaic pattern. Further information here

Another scarf adaptation

See here for Ravelry details

Mock Turtle socks

Full details on my Ravelry page

Marco's Latest pair

Marco loves them and when he takes his shoes off at people's homes they are wowed by them. Revelry details here

Adaptation Socks

I adapted this Faux Mitered Scarf Pattern by Sarah Burton for these great socks. Info here

Comedy of Socks...

First pair for 2015

I used remains of the skeins of Cheshire Cat Looking Glass and Loopy Ewe Solid Grape and some other scraps.

The socks are referred to as a “comedy” because firstly I couldn’t remember the name of the woman I met at a wedding who was a fan of my socks. So taking a guess at her name (Shona) I asked the groom for her contact details. I sent off the first pair to Shona. Unbeknownst to me it turned out to be the groom’s mother-in-law. She was delighted …but this was not the recipient I had in mind.

I set out to make a second pair having identified her real name (Heather). So when finished I asked the groom again for her contact details and he gives me the details of his sister-in-law called Heather. She was surprised to receive socks but thought they were terrific… I can hardly say “terribly sorry but they’re not for you”…

So now I make a third pair…. this time it will definitely go to the correct recipient! She has now been waiting for several months for her socks!!!

Kvell Mosaic

I used this website to create my mosaic chart.

Information on myRavelry page here

Athos Socks

See my Ravelry page for details. The yarn is Dream in Colour from my favourite online yarn shop

Bigger Pinkies

The previous pair didn't fit her so I ordered more yarn and quickly knitted a second pair that do indeed fit her.

See on my Revelry page for info