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Socks – #2 for 2012

Last night I finished my green BFF socks.  This is one of Cookie A’s patterns.  Sock knitters are familiar with Cookie A just like quilters know Alex Anderson or Eleanor Burns!

I love everything about these socks.  I love the color!  I love the yarn (Madelinetosh Sock).  I love the cables.  I love that with the cables, the whole leg acts like it’s done in ribbing is seems thick and stays up nicely.  I know that, according to Denise’s rules, I’m supposed to try new patterns this year.  This was a new pattern for me but I’m betting I make at least one more pair of these.

Last night as I was trying to come up with another pattern to use for the next socks, everything seemed to fall a bit short after making these BFF Socks.  These could be the socks I make over and over and over again!

If I get any amount of knitting time this evening, I should be able to finish a pair of socks that I’ve had started for quite some time.  We’ll see!

 

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  1. I agree the color is perfect! No matter which color you use though I think the pattern is beautiful.

  2. wow! i love the color, love the pattern, love the socks!
    if i were ever to knit a pair of socks, i would have a whole drawer full of that sock pattern in different colors. As it is i just went out to Wal-mart and spent $5.00 for 2 pair of socks.

    yes, i know that Wal-mart socks are not as nice as home knit socks, but if a girl’s gotta choose between socks or quilts….

    hmmm, maybe i’d better look at those socks again! LOL

  3. They look gorgeous. I just started my first Pair of cable socks – your new ones are an inspiration. Thanks,
    Barbara

  4. Oh, how pretty. Love the color and the pattern.

    Judy, are you up to knitting me a pair? I wear a size 12 shoe! Just thought I would ask you. I can do sweaters/shawls/scarves – have never attempted socks. I would love to get back into knitting again.

  7. Love the color and the pattern! They turned out great. I didn’t say how “many” new patterns you had to try — you’ve done one that could qualify. LOL

    http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nine-to-five-socks This pattern is my new favorite – braidy looking stitch but no cable needles and easy pattern stitch to memorize. The heel stitch is just a little different and I like the braid that extends down both sides of the heel. Stitches are also picked up a bit different (from underneath) so it looks like a chain stitch on each side.

  9. Beautiful socks. I’ve got to get started on that challenge. I started a pair and then something happened around the heel turn. I’ll try again. I can do it. Yes, I can knit socks. I can, I can, I can. I’m listening to a self improvement audio book called, No Excuses by Brian Tracy. Subtitle: The Power of Self Discipline. It is really encouraging for tackling everything — even knitting socks.

  10. Love the color and the cables. I do have a question though. Why don’t sock knitters make longer tops on their socks? When I wear shorter socks my pant legs pull up when I sit down & my bare leg sticks out so I always like longer socks with long pants.

  11. Try Cookie A’s monkey sock pattern. They are really nice and very easy pattern to memorize. Love your socks!!!!!

  12. Love these socks. They are similar to a pair of flip-flop socks that I made for my daughter for Christmas. The cables fit the ankle nice and snug. And thanks for showing them again. I had given up on purchasing a copy of the book that they are in, but this reminded me to check Amazon again. Lo and behold, it has been re-printed!

  13. They look like great socks Judy. I’m still working on my cardigan, so I’ve not progressed on to my socks yet, but I may have to start with this pattern. So far, I’ve come across a bunch of patterns and these look so nice. It’s been a while since I’ve made cables, but I don’t remember them being too hard. I like the color you chose too!

  14. These are so pretty! I have become greatly interested in learning to make socks. However, after looking at patterns and knitting books from the library I am more confused than ever. Can you suggest or even post a basic beginner pattern I might try to tackle? There are no yarn shops in my area and I have asked everyone I know and have been unable to find anyone to teach me. Thank you for your time.

  15. I do like these socks–not so much the color, probably because I just finished a pair of green socks. But I love the cables combined with the ribbing. Although I knit my socks toe-up, I may play around and do something similar one of these days.
    I’ve noticed Denise finishing socks by completing the second of several pairs. I realized the very first year of sock knitting that I might catch “second sock syndrome”, so I’m glad I learned to knit two at a time. At first it felt like it took forever to finish a pair of socks, but I sooooo appreciate having them both finished at the same time.
    The green socks I just finished were started Jan. 1 (yes, because I was hoping to do more knitting this year) and were finished Jan. 29. Some sick days helped me get in a bit more knitting time. I’m not nearly as quick as you and Denise!

  17. Have you seen that Interweave lowered the price on Sockupied to $4.99 per episode? They are wonderful emagazines for sock knitters.

  18. I broke down and bought the book. I love these socks. I have only made one pair of baby socks so it will be a little while before I can attempt them but I can’t stop drooling over yours.

  19. Hi Judy…. Just had to tell you , my husband regrests the day I found your blog! Taught myself to knit about 3 years ago, just so I could make socks. Of course now my sock yarn stash is out of control, and the loopy ewe is my favorite Internet dream world! Question about this pattern- is it written, or charted? I just can’t seem to read charted patterns, so I am hoping you will tell me it is written! They are awesome!

  20. Nice job Judy. I just finished my January socks… off to take a photo and post them! Cheers, and on to the February socks.
    Nan

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