I've finally finished Eleanor's socks and I couldn't be happier with them.
Blue Lagoon is the main colour with Blueberry Bonbon, also West Yorkshire Spinners, acting as the contrast for the cuffs, heels and toes.
I used the Sugar Frost Socks pattern by Marianne Heikkinen. I've used the same pattern previously and I wrote about it in my Sugar Frost Socks post. The first pair was also for Eleanor but look so different in another colourway. This time I used a different pattern for the toes as the Sugar Frost Socks pattern has you gathering remaining stitches on yarn pulled through them and it gives them a more pointy look, though Eleanor said they were perfectly fine. I just prefer a more wedged toe myself.
We're hoping to have a trip over to Nottingham to see Eleanor soon so it will be nice to take them with me to give to her, though I'm sure we'll all be out of woolly socks soon now that spring is nearly here.
Love the colours, I looked back on your linked post, my comment was I must try knitting socks, your reply was it's addictive, you were correct.
ReplyDeleteHa ha, I knew you'd get hooked once you started. It was the same with me and I've always got a pair of socks on the needles now.
DeleteLove these colours!
ReplyDeleteThey work so well together.
DeleteSocks are so lovely-my favourite seashore colours. I put my woolen socks back on yesterday as my feet were frozen.
ReplyDeleteI've never had mine off yet, even when the sunshine arrived in February. I do like my feet to be warm and cosy.
DeleteI do like the colour of the socks you've made, they'll be a very welcome gift I'm sure. It's still sock weather here, hats and gloves weather today! I had a look at your pink socks, very nice too. Enjoy your trip to see Eleanor.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure Eleanor will love them, though we haven't made firm plans yet to go over and see her. The weather wasn't so bad this morning but it's raining now this afternoon, definitely the weather for woollies.
Deleteoh, they are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI'm really pleased with how they've turned out, I'm sure Eleanor will like them.
DeleteThese are gorgeous, I love the colour.
ReplyDeleteI think the colour looks even better knitted up than it does when wound in the ball. I really enjoyed knitting them.
DeleteThank you. It's a lovely pattern and I always enjoy using West Yorkshire Spinners.
ReplyDeleteI have around 30 grams of the colourway left from a long ago pair, I was thinking of using it for toes, heels and cuffs on some plain red socks. I have the Sugar Frost pattern but always do a wedge toe down to 24 stitches and then kitchener stitch, it fits my feet.
ReplyDeleteThe great thing about leftover sock yarn is that it can be used up in a number of ways. Eleanor said that the toe which I followed from the pattern last time was comfy but a wedge toe is my preference to knit so I did it that way this time.
DeleteSuch lovely yarn! Those colors go so well, together. I'm sure she will love them.
ReplyDeleteAnd winter is not over yet. She can still use them. :-)
I think we'll have many more sock days left yet this year, no fear of that.
DeleteBeautiful socks, soothing colours! Eleanor is so fortunate to have a mum to knit her lovely warm socks. Best, Jane x
ReplyDeleteEleanor is so knit worthy, I love to knit her things as she's always so appreciative. I know she'll love these socks.
DeleteLovely colorway!
ReplyDeleteEleanor chose this one herself from my stash so I know she'll like it. I think it knits up beautifully.
DeleteSo lovely! I'm sure Eleanor will appreciate them. Even if she doesn't get to use them more than once this year, she will undoubtedly make good use of them next winter.
ReplyDeleteHand knit socks seem to last and last, in fact, I'm wearing the very first pair that I knit today and they're still going strong.
DeleteYes Blue Lagoon is a brilliant name, love the look of these socks.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
I think the contrasting cuffs, heels and toes work well with the stripes, the colours all go together so well.
DeleteLove how these have striped and the colourway too.
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of West Yorkshire Spinners, they do some great colourways and the yarn is so hard wearing and easy to care for.
DeleteThat is so pretty, you are extremely clever. The colours are gorgeous and I'm guessing will look fabulous with blue jeans. Lucky Eleanor.
ReplyDeleteI think they'll go really well with jeans too. Socks are my favourite things to knit.
DeleteBeautiful, such a lovely mix it certainly makes you think of a lagoon.
ReplyDeleteThe colours work so well together, I'm really pleased with the finished socks.
DeleteThey're lovely socks, I'm sure Eleanor is going to be thrilled with them! xx
ReplyDeleteEleanor doesn't usually go for blues but she picked this yarn from my stash so I'm sure she'll like them.
DeleteI love those colours and the pattern has such a lovely texture she will love them!. Have a great weekend. xx
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely pattern. I've knit it twice now and I can see me using it again.
DeleteHI Jo...thank you so much for commenting on my last post...you may not remember...it was last june!! Glad to see you're still knitting...I envy you the use of circular needles...never could seem to t=get the hang of them or double ended needles which leaves me not knitting socks!!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see Archie living life to the fullest...I love Scarborough but we haven't been in years!!
I really loved the autumn leaves cardigan...such a sweet pattern...could you let me know where you got it from please.
well I don't think I should comment on all your posts so will stop now. Glad to see your are all healthy and happy.
Glad to see you blogging again, I shall pop over to your blog to say hello. Yes, still knitting away. I love circular and double pointed needles, it means no sewing up at the end. The Autumn Leaves cardigan pattern is on Ravelry, if you're not already a member it's definitely worth joining as there's literally thousands of patterns at your fingertips.
DeleteLovely colours for Eleanor´s sock, pretty pattern too xcx
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of textured patterns, no complicated knitting but a little more exciting that something plain.
DeleteWYS has such amazing colours and you can find a few plain colours to match the stripey stuff too. Great way to use up leftovers. These are superb.
ReplyDeleteThey do. I like that they keep releasing new colourways too, I can always find something I like in their range.
DeleteLovely! Blue is my favorite color. I love the shade of blue in Eleanor's new socks, and the contrasting stripe is perfect! P. x
ReplyDeleteI'm very fond of blue but Eleanor usually goes for greens or greys so I was very surprised when she chose this colourway.
DeleteThey are gorgeous! Looks like winter has returned so Eleanor will be grateful for them.xxx
ReplyDeleteI'm still in my woolly socks, I'm sure I will be for some time yet so I think Eleanor will get some wear out of these socks this year.
DeleteAnother gorgeous pair off the needles. You certainly have a knack for knitting socks. Love WKS colours too. Have a lovely week & take care.
ReplyDeleteI love knitting socks and it makes it even more enjoyable when the yarn you're using knits up so beautifully.
DeleteBeautiful socks Jo, Eleanor is going to love them.
ReplyDeleteEleanor loves her hand knit socks so I'm sure these will be a welcome addition to her sock drawer.
DeleteOH JO. Those socks are just so beautiful
ReplyDeleteI'm very pleased with them, they've turned out even nicer than I hoped they would.
DeleteBeautiful,socks love the colours.I'v not been blogging as I'v been poorly.Cuddle for Archie xx
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear you've been poorly, I hope you're feeling better now.
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