Aside from the tangle from hell, I really enjoyed knitting these socks. I think this is the first time I have ever done a contrast cuff, heel, and toe. Can you believe that? I just never got around to it, but I saw the example on one of the West Yorkshire Spinners sites, (website? Intagram?) and was wooed. I didn't even mind weaving the ends in.
Something I'm noticing with my basic sock construction. I like a very wide toe and will decrease until there are still 16 or even 18 left on the needles. It means I need to knit on the foot a little longer than other people, but that's ok. I am here for relaxed toes and not squish squashed ones.
I'll tell you the truth. My love of Christmas socks is something borderline bonkers. I am obsessed with hunting down Christmassy sock yarn. I gravitate towards the red / green/ white combination, but I'm also susceptible to Gingerbread themes. I ordered some that I saw Autumngeisha knit up that just wooed me.
This means I will plan on knitting multiple pairs of Christmas socks for 2018. I will start in October. Really I will! There is a project that I'm hoarding for behind Christmas socks, I am going to eventually (maybe when I retire?) knit a sock square blanket thing that's completely Christmas sock themed. Imagine!
I love doing a contrast heel and toe with self striping yarn!
ReplyDeleteAnd I just bought some West Yorkshire Spinners yarn the other day! Can't wait for it to arrive.
Love your Christmas socks
I like that the contrasting heel is also going to be a good way for me to mix and match bits of leftover yarn I have. I feel like sock yarn is the gift that keeps on giving. I hope you enjoy the West Yorkshire spinners yarn!
DeleteHave you seen the Santa head socks?
ReplyDeleteGirl. You know it. I love that stuff. I forget about it and then remember. I have been stalking her website for 2 days after reading this comment. They don't have the santa heads, but so many other lovely things I might "need". Desperately. LOL
DeleteAdorable! Hey, why not a YEAR of Christmas sock knitting?
ReplyDeleteI am feeling it Chris. Oh Chris, you are so bad!
DeleteWaHoo! These socks look fabulous, especially with the contrasting heel and toe. I love the idea of a Christmas sock yarn blanket, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nancy! I am smiley every time I think about both Christmas sock knitting and the potential of a Christmas sock yarn blanket :)
DeleteI say start now!!! Ellen, if it itches, scratch it!! I have to knit while the urge is strong. I love your contrast heels. I should do that more.
ReplyDeleteKathy! You are just as bad as Chris! I will have a house full of Christmas yarn before you know it. I'll start dressing like Mrs. Clause every day to work!
DeleteLove these! And I completely understand your love of Christmas socks, I have that same "problem." I've told myself my first pair will be made in July, to celebrate Christmas in July. :-)
ReplyDeleteThese knitting gals are getting me all fired up. Christmas in July! I love it. Maybe we should do a Christmas in July knit along!
Deleteho ho ho, I love your socks! I am finishing up the first sock (of two) for my daughter and I want them done by next Thursday. I believe I will meet that goal :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Karen! Ooo, good luck on your socks! I KNOW you will meet that goal. Socks are such a fabulous knit and gift and knitted gift. I feel like the happy is exponential on it.
DeleteLove these! What is the yarn??? The contrast looks wonderful...I enjoy doing that too...somehow it seems to make it go faster for me. A scrappy Christmas blanket sounds so wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThank you Vera! It's this yarn! https://www.wyspinners.com/4%20Ply%20-%20Christmas
DeleteA Christmas themed blanket would be AWESOME!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the socks too. So very festive!
I think that's what the Christmas socks feel like to me regardless of the time of year, festive!
DeleteFabulous finish!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love holiday themed socks too. I need to go dig out my Valentine's socks.
Thanks Araignee, I'm definitely up for some Valentine's socks next year. I'm knitting in red in the meantime though :)
DeleteThese are gorgeous socks-I would start knitting them early so you can wear them in time for this year! The blanket idea is a great one-it would be fun to send you little Xmas scrap yarn balls!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I think that's a brilliant idea. I'm going to start early for sure! I'll let you guys all know about xmas scrap yarns when the time comes. I have an idea to put a little fortune cookie tag on one side of the blanket so I know where the scrap came from. I'm sentimental.
DeleteI enjoy watching others' Christmas activity. Yet, being Jewish, I can do so without feeling any pressure myself. Your socks are darling!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome. Don't think I haven't been thinking about the holidays beyond Christmas for future sock and knitting projects! Thank you!
DeleteOoh, do share what dyers you buy from for Christmas themed yarn. I found a Must Stash one at STITCHES West last year. Are you going this year? I wasn't but then Susan's going to be there! So I have to go. These socks look great; I'm still workin' on Harry.
ReplyDeleteI don't have plans on going this year. Ive only ever gone to the market. I have not earned it with my lack of stash busting. Previous years it was when we were celebrating my son's birthday so I am a bit out of touch. One day I'll go back :) Or maybe I'll just go to Vogue Knitting in NYC ... LOL
DeleteYeah technically, yarn will always be there. I'm trying to stay focused to buy certain things that I want. I tried getting some Voolenvine yarn; got cart jacked and it made me grumpy. So hopefully I can find some indie dyer yarn there, but I do want some Opal sock yarn and stuff. We'll see. I'll take my time and go through each booth just about to dig.
DeleteAwesome socks! I'm sure glad you found the missing culprit.
ReplyDeleteMe too, thanks Judy! I think at this point I'm so sock crazy, I would've just reknit it anyhow!
DeleteLove these festive socks! It’s nice to know that I am not the only knitter hoarding Christmas sock yarn. I even bought one of those red & green plastic bins to store them in and it’s jammed packed already. Time to buy a second one or I would be happy to send you some to add to your collection. A Christmas themed cozy memories blanket would be so cool!
ReplyDeleteOmg....a Christmas themed sock square blanket would be amazing!! I just may have to do one too. :-)
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