These are Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder, inspired by the Harry Potter character. I really like the pattern, both to knit and to look at, and it's available free on Ravelry.
I shall definitely be knitting these socks again, however, I'd like to knit them in a plain coloured yarn. I don't think a variegated yarn shows off the pattern as well. I've used Laughing Yaffle yarn in Mango Tango colourway on this occasion.
I've got another pair of socks on my needles at the moment and this time they're for Mick, they'll be the first pair of hand knitted socks I've made for him.
Lovely cosy socks. I'm wearing my own knitted socks today and my feet are nice and snug. I like the colour but I can see what you mean about it not showing off the pattern as well as a plain yarn would. It's a good excuse to make yourself another pair though. X
ReplyDeleteI don't think you can beat hand knitted socks for warmth and cosiness. I shall definitely knit this pattern again, it's nice to knit up and looks good but I shall use plain yarn next time, though I do love the colour of these ones.
DeleteI enjoy knitting socks, I do have 2 pairs for myself but mostly I knit for gifts. I have a waiting list of friends who want a pair, they seem to be just about the ultimate handmade gift.
ReplyDeleteI love knitting socks too, it's a good job that other people love hand knitted socks just as much as I do otherwise I'd have a drawer full. It it nice to have a new pair for myself though.
DeleteLovely socks. I'd love to see them in a plain color, as well. The knitted design looks lovely.
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I love this design and it's so easy to knit up too. I think plain yarn would show off the pattern really well.
DeleteYou can't beat a good pair of handmade socks :) They look great.
ReplyDeleteI agree. I'm so thankful for them in this cold weather.
DeleteI really must have a go at socks, can you suggest an easy design, I can knit but never made socks.
ReplyDeleteI started off with the Crofter Socks which you can see in my sidebar. They're from a Sirdar pattern and knitted on two needles. They were good for getting used to the structure of socks before moving on to double pointed needles and working in the round. I started this type of sock from a pattern provided free with the sock wool I bought from Get Knitted, it was an easy pattern and one I still use now, but there are lots of plain sock patterns available free on Ravelry. If you type Vanilla Socks in to the search it will bring up lots of patterns. If you feel confident enough to start with a pattern, Hermione's Everyday Socks is easy enough, and I like the Thuja pattern too which you can see in my sidebar. Both of these are available free on Ravelry.
DeleteMum used to knit socks for dad and me to wear with our wellies. Flighty xx
ReplyDeleteWellies are so cold so I bet hand knitted socks were just the thing you and your dad needed to keep your feet warm.
DeleteLovely! I think you are right though, the stripes do seem to interfere with the pattern, which is so nice in that close-up shot. I've added those to my que. I'm sure that Mick will be delighted once he gets his very first pair!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to trying the pattern again with plain yarn, I think they'll look lovely in just one colour. I'm knitting Mick a thicker pair so wear with his walking boots, they should keep his feet nice and toasty.
DeleteI must admit to having a little sock envy, they are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI'm really pleased with them, they're so warm and cosy and I love the colour of the yarn.
DeleteHermione's Everyday Socks actually remind me of Bagpuss! :D
ReplyDeleteI can see Bagpuss too now you come to mention it.
DeleteLovely socks I love the colours, I made some socks for a male friend's birthday they seemed to take forever to make and I used dark yarn which made the whole process even harder, good luck with yours. :) x
ReplyDeleteMen tend to have larger feet than us ladies so they do take longer and the darker colours don't help either, as you say. I'm sure your friend loved them though so definitely worth the work you put in.
DeleteGood Evening Jo, Perfect snuggly socks for these colder days and nights we are experiencing at the moment.
ReplyDeleteI love your choice of colours and what a fabulous name for the colour of the wool, Mango Tango.... I love it.
Talking of Tango, I am organising myself so that I can sit down in time to watched Strictly..... I love it.
Enjoy your evening.
Best Wishes
Daphne
I don't think you can beat hand knitted socks in this weather, it's true that wool keeps your feet toasty warm. I'm attracted to anything with a good name, I think Mango Tango suits this yarn well. I love Strictly too, Blackpool tonight, exciting.
DeleteI love the colour of these socks ... and I'm sure Mick, will love his socks too.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy Strictly - my place on the sofa is booked for tonight!
All the best Jan
Mick's socks are knit in thicker yarn so they shouldn't take too long, I think he's waiting for them now he knows they're on the needles. I'm looking forward to my Strictly fix.
DeleteLovely socks Jo, that yarn is gorgeous........I've used the Hermione sock pattern a few times, it's a great pattern. I hope Mick's feet are not as large as my hubby's size 12's.....the foot section seems to go on forever, lol.
ReplyDeleteI love the Hermione pattern, it's definitely one I'll use again and again. Mick's feet are a size 8 so they shouldn't take much longer than mine, which are a size 6.
DeleteThey're lovely Jo, the colours are brilliant, warm and snuggly xx
ReplyDeleteI like the colours, I just wish the pattern was more visible, it'll give me an excuse to make another pair though.
DeleteThe socks look lovely, & I've still not attempted any (really must make note for next winter), but definitely won't be wearing any tomorrow as it's supposed to reach 38deg C here (yuk). Look forward to seeing what you knit Mick. Take care.
ReplyDeleteI wish it was warmer here, it's turned much colder just lately, but my lovely socks are keeping my feet nice and warm.
DeleteI love hand knitted socks. The colours are very pretty but the pattern would be more visible in plain. They're still lovely though, and very toasty I bet!
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased with them but I think patterns always work much better in plain yarn. I really like this pattern so it won't be any trouble to knit it up again.
DeleteI could do with a pair right now, I've just been to a party and I'm freezing.....old age me thinks.
ReplyDeleteI don't think it's anything to do with old age, it's just so cold. I'm really glad of my hand knit socks in this weather.
DeleteThey look great, just the thing for this frosty weather
ReplyDeleteThey definitely are. I'm really glad of them when I take Archie on his morning walk, they keep my feet nice and toasty.
DeleteThey look lovely and cosy, Jo. Just the thing for these cold, crispy days! :o)
ReplyDeleteThey are. I'm enjoying wearing all my hand knitted socks, they keep my feet so cosy.
DeleteI need those amazing socks, Jo. We had our first snowfall last night. P. x
ReplyDeleteYou're later than us this year, we had our first snowfall a couple of weeks ago. I'm just hoping that it doesn't mean we're going to have a hard winter.
DeleteThey are just lovely.
ReplyDeleteI really like the pattern and they were so easy to knit up, I'll definitely knit another pair of these.
DeleteBeautiful socks, Jo. I love the colourway of the yarn. I'm sure they're very warm and perfect for this cold weather. We missed the snow whilst we were away, but saw how it had settled on the moors on the way back from the airport. Mick will appreciate the socks you're knitting for him.
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely colourway, I just wish it showed the pattern off more. We got quite a bit of snow here but it didn't hang around long, thank goodness, though I think we're in for some more bad weather again this week.
DeleteLove these, thanks for the link to them, better go and have a look.
ReplyDeleteMy DH loves handknitted socks and with having arthritis they are just the thing to keep his feet cosy after a day at work.
It's a lovely pattern and so easy to knit up too. My mum and dad have arthritis so I've made socks for them which they love, there's nothing cosier than hand knitted socks.
DeleteI'm already planning to do this pattern for my next pair of socks. Just have to finish the first pair first. The colour of your yarn is lovely x
ReplyDeleteI'd definitely recommend a plain yarn if you're going to knit these socks, it's such a lovely pattern and a shame to hide it in a variegated or striped yarn, as I've found out.
DeleteI bet they are lovely to wear. the colours remind me of fruit salad chewy sweets. I've been wearing my socks a lot recently!
ReplyDeleteLisa x
They're nice and cosy. The colours are very similar to fruit salad sweets. I'm glad you're enjoying wearing your socks too, hand knitted socks are the best things for cold weather.
DeleteAdore! But I really do not need anymore socks for me.... but.. you know!
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard to resist a lovely sock pattern, isn't it? And don't get me started on beautiful sock yarn.
DeleteThey do look cosy, lovely colours too. You can't beat warm socks in this weather.xxx
ReplyDeleteYou're so right. If my feet are warm then the rest of me is too. I do love my hand knitted socks.
DeleteHygge socks! They are beautiful... I know what you mean about the coloured yarn, but the pattern still shows in the colours. I'm still in awe of anyone who can knit socks!
ReplyDeleteThe pattern isn't too bad in these colours but I think it would get totally lost in more variegated yarn. I'm planning on knitting them again in plain yarn, I think the pattern will really pop then.
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