Despite it being grey and gloomy I am best pleased to have a whole day to myself waiting for the new cooker, hob and extraction fan we have ordered for our new kitchen we plan to have by the end of February. I forgot how divine it is to have a day off in the middle of the week. A day for ME and only ME is worthy of celebration non?
Well, I have spent the morning reading, writing and pottering together with copious cups of tea, listening to Woman's hour and finishing off my second sock. I'm wearing them right now and every time I look down I feel a little pleased with my victory over double pointed needles and knitting the heel of a handmade sock. So please let me indulge you with the ode to my socks.
I am ever so pleased with these little feet warmers and for those of you who are experienced sock knitter's I am sure you will be able to distinguish the first from the second knitted sock? The left is my first and slightly more experimental than he right which I managed to follow the pattern to a T {where did that saying come from?}
All in all I am a bit nerdy and have always treated my feet to Birkenstocks, either shoe or sandal ever since I can remember. Having these new socks and not wanting to hide them away in boots I have decided to wear them with my Birkenstock clogs which are about 6 years old now and I feel snuggly pleased to say the least.
Well, I have spent the morning reading, writing and pottering together with copious cups of tea, listening to Woman's hour and finishing off my second sock. I'm wearing them right now and every time I look down I feel a little pleased with my victory over double pointed needles and knitting the heel of a handmade sock. So please let me indulge you with the ode to my socks.
I am ever so pleased with these little feet warmers and for those of you who are experienced sock knitter's I am sure you will be able to distinguish the first from the second knitted sock? The left is my first and slightly more experimental than he right which I managed to follow the pattern to a T {where did that saying come from?}
The heel was a challenge with the first but by the second I got to actually enjoy the process without sweat beads forming on my upper lip!
All in all I am a bit nerdy and have always treated my feet to Birkenstocks, either shoe or sandal ever since I can remember. Having these new socks and not wanting to hide them away in boots I have decided to wear them with my Birkenstock clogs which are about 6 years old now and I feel snuggly pleased to say the least.
Nerdy or what? I couldn't be happier :0)
According to the pattern and my size 6 foot, I am a small man or large lady. Personally i'm not sure what I
would prefer to be called!?!
I will simply kick my heels, smile and head off to my LYS for some more yarny goodness.
What better way to continue having a ME day xox
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ReplyDeleteI love the socks, I love the shoes. They are the best for feeling comfortable. Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteI must be a bloody enormous lady then! Lovely socks though! My first pair were a bit of a steep learning curve too - think I held my breath the whole time I tuned the heel!
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy picture ... you kicking your newly socked feet on the way to buy yarn.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I'm going to mention to my husband, who is two inches shorter than me, that I'm a small man ;D
Sorry for the comment delete, a disastrous and not entirely funny spell check fail occurred, although the bit where I said I was a small mad was probably about right!
Lovely socks - no wonder you don't want to hide them away inside boots. Nothing wrong with Birkenstocks - I never found a more comfortable brand of shoes for my wide feet! Enjoy the rest of your time alone.
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea! I always think it is a shame to hide good socks.. and I do love good socks! I must check out Birkenstock clogs :)x
ReplyDeleteWell Done ~ they look Fab! I'm nearly finished my ever first sock and now that I've followed the pattern and know how the sock is actually constructed it is not quite as scary as I first thought and I am actually looking forward to casting on my second sock. Your's look great though! :O)x
ReplyDeleteYour socks look gorgeous - I wish I was able to follow patterns. Love the birkenstocks too - I've some in the cupboard waiting for better weather and walking ability - don't tell MrVV but I'm having new summer ones this year too - they are so comfy and recommended by my physio ;)
ReplyDeleteVery, very lovely socks...
ReplyDeleteWonderful socks. And love the Birkie clogs too - those will be going on my wish list - I have the sandals (and live in them in summer) but clogs? Fabby fab. :)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant socks, you did a great job......I bet you're super smug, and so you should be!
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing like the sense of achievement you get from putting on your very first pair of hand knitted socks - which you have knitted YOURSELF - heels, toes and everything! Congratulations, you'll never look back! Those clogs are fab, I tend to live in Fitflops, but I might visit those clogs in the Spring. Love the colour of the yarn. I love sockyarnshop.com, so many gorgeous colours, well worth a visit;)
ReplyDeletelove Penny and co xxxxx
Love your socks and your birkenstocks... just gorgeous together!!!
ReplyDeleteI think your socks are divine and hurray for you to conquer the challenge of double point needles. I tend to shy away from them myself and really need to just play around with the things and get comfortable handling them. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSusanne :)
Haven't started mine yet, still not finished my mitts, only got the thumb on one to finish, it became very hot here, soo hot to knit/crochet :( Your socks look great. Nerd....I don't think so.
ReplyDeletexx Sandi
Hellooo! I have been trying to tell you for DAYS, ho much I LOVE your socks!My computer decided to die so I have been unable to comment until now. How clever you are to master making socks, I can't get my head around it. I am now truly jealous as not only can you make socks yourself, but they are in my favourite colour and they happen to be beautiful. :D
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