I hadn't intended gifting anything handmade this Christmas but one of Eleanor's friends asked her if I'd knit her a pair of socks so I decided to make her a pair for Christmas.
I used yarn that I'd got in my stash, West Yorkshire Spinners in the Blue Lagoon Colourway with Blueberry Bonbon for the cuffs, heels and toes.
I used the Petunia Dursley's Double Eyelet Socks pattern by Erica Lueder, a pattern I've used a few times before. I like the little holes in this design, they remind me of the socks I used to wear for school. The heel is the Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist. Putting in a contrasting colour on the heel doesn't interrupt the stripes when using a self-striping yarn.
That's the extent of my gift knitting this year. How about you? Have you made gifts for anyone this year?
I've only made a lap blanket for my brother, it's not his Christmas gift, youngest daughter has only lights on her tree as George touches everything, so I have felted them each a Santa to hang there, an of course 3 Christmas cakes for us, daughter and brother
ReplyDeleteThey are so pretty. The recipient will be very pleased, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteNo gift knitting for me this year. Your gift socks are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. I've made a blanket but that's about all.
ReplyDeleteThe socks look lovely. I've made just one gift this year. It's an ear warmer for a colleague, in my works Secret Santa. I hope she likes it. Xx
ReplyDeleteI love WYS--you just cant go wrong!
ReplyDeleteyour socks look great... I'm envious of the recipient!!
ReplyDeleteThese socks look great, I do like the colourway.
ReplyDeleteAs I am not a crafter I haven't made any gifts for anyone.
I'm fairly well ahead of my gift buying though :)
All the best Jan
They look lovely Jo & I' m sure they'll be much appreciated. Take care & hugs.
ReplyDeleteThe socks look nice. I'm knitting a shawl for a lady I work for but it'll be gifted next year. Thankfully she's not expecting it.
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