I've been wanting to knit these for a few years. This one's going fast... considering reversing colors for the second sockie. What do you think?
January 2009 Archives
These babies took quite a while to finish. I think it's because of the unrelenting 8 row repeat which is patterned every row and requires lots of focus.
Beginning innocently enough with the toe...
and progressing into an interesting heel construction...
ending with a lovely bobble and picot edge:
...
It was worth the effort!
My sweet little nephew Asher has tiny little feet that get chilly!
And despite all the wiggling and twisting, these seem to stay on ok!
Based on a Victorian pattern, this is "Baby's First Sock" by Ann Bud
http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/patterns/archive/2009/01/09/baby-s-first-sock.aspx
It was tough to get him to sit still for this pic!
Check out my Gems Pearl Sock Yarn by Louet for sale!
Caribbean Blue!
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and...
Citrus Orange!
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