I used the Petunia Dursley's Double Eyelet Socks pattern by Erica Lueder, another pattern inspired by a Harry Potter character, which is a free pattern on Ravelry, but I've made a shortie sock rather than knit the whole leg. Again, I've used a contrasting colour but this time I've just used it for the heels and toes, the cuff has been knit using the main colour. I've used West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply in the Pink Flamingo colourway and Candyfloss as a contrast.
This is a really easy lace pattern and makes such a pretty pair of socks. I used the Fish Lips Kiss Heel pattern by Sox Therapist, it's only the second time I've knit a heel using this pattern but it's surprisingly easy once you know what you're doing.
These will be an extra pair of socks for Eleanor for Christmas but I wouldn't mind knitting this pattern again, this time as a full sock, for myself.
I've already cast on another pair of socks for, you've guessed it, another Christmas present. It's going to be socks all round this year.
So pretty Jo & clever you. Come & teach me to knit them too. Have a lovely week & take care.
ReplyDeleteI love this pattern, it's so pretty. I've seen your makes, you don't need me to teach you.
DeleteYou are so good with your socks, I can knit and really should try to make a pair of socks.
ReplyDeleteI'm addicted to sock knitting, there's such beautiful patterns and yarns around that they're fun to make.
DeleteI really mst get out of the rut and knit some patterned socks, these are so pretty and I just stick to the plain one's. I keep all of my ends of sock wool and a while ago made Tom some out of all the odds and ends for bed, lol. Good job he's the kind of person who is easy to please ha ha.
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Plain socks are lovely with a patterned yarn but I do love a little lace every now and then. It's a good idea making socks out of all the ends.
DeleteI love seeing all the socks you knit, good for you getting all these done ready for Christmas :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm certainly on top of all my Christmas knitting this year, I should be done in good time and then I can spend December knitting for myself.
DeleteThey look lovely, Jo. I'm sure Eleanor will love them. :o)
ReplyDeleteEleanor likes shortie socks so I'm sure she'll like these.
DeleteAs always, I am bowled over by the idea of anyone being able to make socks! And love the idea of socks for Christmas. I'm back for a while now, and catching up with old friends!
ReplyDeleteSocks aren't as hard as some people imagine, just so long as you can knit, and perhaps purl, you can make a pair of socks.
DeleteI think anyone would be honored to get a pair of your beautiful socks for a gift. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely thing to say, thank you. I enjoy making them so I hope the recipients enjoy wearing them.
DeleteThey are just lovely. This year I'm knitting everyone cowls - I'm such a slow sock knitter that I don't think I could make them all socks unless I did shorties for everyone (although I do have a pair of socks on the needles for my daughter so she may get those, as she's been asking for socks for a long time - I could save the cowl for her birthday which is shortly thereafter).
ReplyDeleteI love hand made gifts, both giving them and receiving them. I'm sure everyone will be thrilled with their cowls and they'll receive them at just the right time when the weather is cold enough to wear them.
DeleteWhat a great gift, I love them.
ReplyDeleteI'm really pleased with this pattern and will definitely make another pair, but this time I'll knit the full leg instead of making them shorties.
DeleteI wish I could knit socks as easily as you do Jo. They are lovely. Bagpuss memories. X
ReplyDeleteI didn't pick my knitting needles up the whole time that my children were young so you do better than I ever did.
DeleteMy latest socks are sitting neglected in my workbag, as I have been concentrating in my sewing - I must get them finished!
ReplyDeleteI'm really engrossed in my knitting at the moment yet I've got crochet and cross stitch projects sat languishing. I'm sure I'll get back to them soon.
DeleteI think they are lovely socks. Did I understand correctly that you've used 2 different patterns to make these socks Jo? The patterned top fronts and the heel. Amazing. I really must get mine finished. Cathy x
ReplyDeleteI used the Petunia Dursley Socks pattern but instead of following the pattern given for the heel I used the Fish Lips Kiss Heel pattern by Sox Therapist. It's a different heel construction so that there's no need to pick up stitches.
DeleteThey really are pretty. xxx
ReplyDeleteIt's a pretty pattern, and very easy too.
DeleteThey are very pretty, lovely colours and I always think eyelet patterns are gentle, pretty patterns xx
ReplyDeleteI love this eyelet pattern, I'm definitely going to make myself a pair of socks using this same pattern.
DeleteLovely, such small stitches too. 😊
ReplyDeleteI'm very pleased with how these have turned out, I love the yarn and I love the pattern, a perfect match.
Deletethese are totally gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI think Eleanor will like them, if not I'll happily take them off her hands.
DeleteI love the wool you choose, they really are beautiful socks.
ReplyDeleteWest Yorkshire Spinners do some lovely colourways, I do like their cocktail range which this yarn is from.
DeleteSuper cute socks, Jo!
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I'm a big fan of this pattern, I'll definitely use it again.
DeleteThey’re very pretty, nice design and colours 😀
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to knitting myself a pair, just got to get the Christmas knitting out of the way first.
DeleteSo pretty - I love the colours and the pattern.
ReplyDeleteIt's such a pretty, feminine pattern, isn't it? I can see this one becoming a favourite which I go back to again and again.
DeleteOops pressed go before adding, I bet Eleanor will love the,. You are so clever. All the best. Karen
ReplyDeleteI hope she does. She does tend to prefer plain things but I think she'll like these.
DeleteOoh I need to try this pattern, these look great as shorty socks.
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely pattern, both to knit and in the finished product. It's one which I'll definitely use again.
DeleteThey look great and I just love the colour.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
There's some lovely colourways in the West Yorkshire Spinners cocktail range.
Deletei love the socks, well done.
ReplyDeleteI'm really pleased with them.
DeleteLiking this eyelet pattern, the shortie cuff is nice too. I've got some socks on the needles again too... folks will be having the as gifts here as well.
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I love this pattern, I'll definitely use it again, though I'd like to knit a longer leg next time. I think socks make great presents, especially hand knit ones.
DeleteLovely socks, I like the colour too, tried knitting socks once, probably my one and only time lol xcx
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy knitting socks, they're such a simple project once you get used to them and there's some beautiful sock yarn to choose from as well as lovely patterns.
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