Wednesday 25 January 2023

V For Valentine Bed Socks

I've had a skein of Cascade Heritage sock yarn in the Butter colourway, as well as some Rowan Kidsilk Haze in the Daffodil colourway in my stash for a long time now. I've been wanting to use them to make a pair of bed socks and I've finally got my act together.

These are the V For Valentine Bed Socks, so named because the pattern is the V For Valentine Socks by Ellie Jones of the Craft House Magic podcast. I altered it only slightly, knitting two complete hearts on the ankles rather than one and a half as the pattern dictates. I wanted a slightly longer leg and this has worked out well. 

I held both yarns together and the Kidsilk Haze has given the socks a fluffy effect. They feel so warm and cosy, and very luxurious.

I used 66g of the Cascade Heritage yarn and they took exactly one 25g ball of the Kidsilk Haze, in fact, I was playing yarn chicken by the end. This is how much I had left to graft the second toe together, leaving a short tail to weave in at the end.

I'm so pleased with these socks, they've turned out exactly how I imagined and are perfect for keeping my feet toasty warm in the cold weather we're having just now.

15 comments:

  1. Ooh I like those socks and the hearts are lovely. You were lucky the yarn lasted well. We definitely need toasty warm toes in this weather.

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  2. They look so soft and beautiful, I can't wear socks in bed, but I would wear them through the day.

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  3. I am full of admiration for your knitty wonders. They look so perfect. I'm scared of making socks. I have made them twice before i think. When i finish my latest project methinks i will try again with socks.

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  4. They sound just the ticket to keep you warm and cosy.

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  5. They look wonderful and warm, great for this weather!xxx

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  6. They look lovely and cosy, Jo. Wow, that was a close run thing with the short tail you had left!

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  7. They are "gorgeous"!!!!! Well done & warm feet are a must. Take care & hugs.

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  8. The socks look great Jo, and yes, your feet will be kept toasty warm in any cold weather.

    All the best Jan

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  9. Those socks look so cosy and beautifully knitted.

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  10. I love them, such a delightful pair of Valentine socks!

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  11. Wow, I love these, I bet they are so warm, perfect for this cold weather.

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  12. 'Yarn chicken' how that made me laugh.I've played that game myself so often :-) The socks look lovely and cosy.

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