Once again, I used the Vanilla Latte Socks pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes which is free on Ravelry. I knit a 1x1 rib and put in an Eye of Partridge heel. I didn't think the stripes were matching up, but they're almost perfect.
I'm very happy with them.
My poor mum is back in hospital again, she was rushed in by ambulance on Tuesday morning as she was having trouble breathing and her oxygen levels were very low. I'm not sure how long she'll be in for so it's back to hospital visiting for us, so please bear with me if I'm not around as much as usual.
Hope your mum is feeling better soon, it is a worry. I love those socks, you are brilliant at making them.
ReplyDeleteThank you. It is a worry, neither of my parents are in good health so I've got double the worry. These are lovely bright socks, I'm sure my mum will love them.
DeleteI hope that your mum recovers soon, take care!
ReplyDeleteThank you. It's a worrying time but I'm hoping she'll start to improve soon.
DeleteGorgeous, gorgeous socks! The colours are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI hope your mum will be OK and make sure you take some time for yourself too. I've discovered this last week just how time consuming hospital visiting can be. Much love. X
I love these colours, I think my mum will too. Thank you, hospital visiting is very tiring as well as time consuming, I seem to have a permanent headache at the moment with all the stress.
DeleteThe socks look lovely, Jo. I hope your mum gets better really quickly.
ReplyDeleteI'm really pleased with the socks, they've turned out well. Thank you, there's no sign of her coming home from hospital yet but I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it'll be sooner rather than later.
DeleteSo sorry to hear you Mum is unwell, wishing her a speedy recovery. I'm sure she will love the socks xcx
ReplyDeleteThank you. My mum loves bright colours so I'm sure the socks will be right up her street.
DeleteThey look great! I'm almost finished my Christmas knitting - unbelievably! Halfway through the "I'll Pack a Cowl for Rhinebeck" cowl for my daughter and then I'm done. Starting early really does make such a big difference - all fun and no stress.
ReplyDeleteI remember knitting right up until the big day one year and I vowed I'd never do that again. I'm hoping I'll be finished in good time this year.
DeleteBest wishes for a fast recovery for your mum. The socks are gloriously colourful, I will checkout the pattern.
ReplyDeleteThank you. There's a small improvement in her condition today so I'm hoping it's going in the right direction. I love the colour of this yarn, it works up beautifully.
DeleteSo sorry to hear about your Mum, hope she's home soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you. She's chomping at the bit to get home but she's got to improve a great deal before they'll discharge her.
DeleteI'm sorry to read that your mum is unwell and hope that she recovers soon. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you. I think she's in the best place for her at the moment but I'm hoping she'll be home again soon.
DeleteThese are my favourite colours! Love the socks. I hope your mum is improving quickly. x
ReplyDeleteThey're wonderful colours, aren't they? There was a slight improvement today, I think it's going to be slow going though.
DeleteI'm sorry about your Mom. I hope she feels better fast.
ReplyDeleteLovely socks!! I love that yarn, West Yorkshire Spinners, right? I still haven't done that Vanilla Latte pattern. You sure are selling it! Alas I have SO many things to knit this end of year. I will do it soon :)
Thank you. I'll be going to see her later today, I'm hoping to see an improvement. I love the West Yorkshire Spinners Cocktail range, they're such lovely colours. I like the Vanilla Latte pattern when I'm knitting for other people as it's quite forgiving, it has a little more give than a plain sock so a good pattern if you're not totally sure of someone's foot measurement.
DeleteHere's to your mum getting better, those socks are just lovely, perfect name! Your mum will just love them. xxxx
ReplyDeleteThank you. I think the socks will be perfect for my mum, she'll like the colours.
DeleteHope your mum is better soon!
ReplyDeleteThank you. It's a horrible thing seeing your parents age and get more and more unwell. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that she starts to improve.
Deletea big hug to you and your mum! Cool socks.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I love the colour of this yarn, I might have to knit a pair for myself.
DeleteBest wishes for a speedy recovery Mum.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I hope to see an improvement when I go to see her today.
DeleteHope all goes well for your Mum. Take care of you too, & love to you all.
ReplyDeleteThank you. It's a bit of a stressful time for us all at the moment but I'm hoping my mum is going to start improving soon.
DeleteI hope your mum is doing better by now Jo, it's hard watching our parents struggle.
ReplyDeleteLove the socks and the colour :-) I'm sure your family won't mind one bit if they all have knitting socks :-)
It's really hard watching our parents age, though I know I'm very lucky to still have both my parents here. I know all my family are fans of my knitted socks so I'm sure they'll all love their Christmas gifts.
DeleteHello Jo
ReplyDeleteThe socks look lovely, what a fabulous colour mix.
Sending get well wishes for your Mum ...
Take Care of yourself too.
My good wishes
All the best Jan
There's some wonderful colours in this range of yarn. Thank you.
DeleteI do love your socks, you've done very well with all your presents. I hope all is well with your Mum and you're not worn ragged. Take care, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteI started my Christmas knitting early this year so that I wasn't at the last minute, it's certainly saved a lot of stress. My mum seems to be improving slowly but hospital visiting certainly takes it out of you.
DeleteI’ve just started knitting and must say I am loving it so far I’ve made some gloves a baby hat and some scarves but I do want to try socks and yours look so fab they are inspiring me. I hope your mum gets well soon it’s so tiring when someone is in hospital with the trips back and forth and the worry on top so for both hers and your sake I wish her a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful to embark on a new hobby. Do have a go at socks, but beware, they become addictive, especially as there's such fabulous sock yarn to be bought. Thank you, you're right, hospital visiting is very tiring, but so is the worry, I look as though I've got suitcases underneath my eyes at the moment, never mind bags.
DeleteLove to you all.
ReplyDeleteThe colours in the socks remind me of the chewy fruit salad sweets.
Lisa x
I can see what you mean. I love these colours together.
DeleteSending your Mum wishes for a speedy recovery. Your socks are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThank you. There was an improvement when I went to see my mum yesterday so I'm hoping for the same again today. I think she'll like the socks.
DeletePraying.
ReplyDeleteThank you. We're hoping she'll be home with us again soon.
DeleteLucky family members who will be receiving your lovely handknit socks.
ReplyDeleteA ((hug)) for you and get well wishes for your mum. xx
I'm sure they'll all be well received. Thank you, she wasn't so well again today but I'm hoping she'll start improving again.
DeleteJo, they are absolutely lovely! If I knew how to knit, I would be knitting my little heart out on socks as well. I do crochet, but socks that are crocheted just don't quite hit the mark! All of the socks that you have on display on the right of your blog are just gorgeous! Tammy
ReplyDeleteSock knitting can become rather addictive. There's some gorgeous sock yarn out there which makes knitting socks such a pleasure.
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