My first knitting project was socks. I quickly became a sock addict. I live in Canada and I prefer thick socks that fit well in winter boots. As a result I've experimented with different types of sport weight and worsted yarns, and avoided thinner 'sock yarns.' I love fair isle and lace patterns the most. I started off using Paton's Merino, but after my husband shrank a pair of his size 14 socks, I discovered Mission Falls 1824 washable merino. They're a Canadian company and theirs is my favourite sock yarn.
http://www.missionfalls.com/
This pair is made with Mission Falls washable merino.
This pair was a gift for a friend.
As was this one.
This pair, with the matching toque (yes, odd combo, I know!) was for me. The sock pattern was from Nancy Bush's Folk Socks.
This last pattern is an original design.
And that's it for today.
3 comments:
Yay! You are here! :)
I think I've said it before, but I LOVE your socks. I may have to take lessons from you and start knitting more socks myself... ;)
Hi Say, your socks are just wonderful! Welcome to blogging!
Hi there! thankyou for the post on my blog!
I must say, your very talented with your fairisle knitting, i'd love to be able to do it but it looks so complicated so im too scared; the socks look fantastic!
Please post a piccie of the new kitten, im a sucker for cats..
Emily
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