Sock A Month 13

A good start

2012-02-01T09:49:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Pinata Socks by Star Athena

Yarn: Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock "I Mad Heart Ewe" lightweight

AfternoonMoon

Casted Off at 11 pm last Night

2012-02-01T06:54:00.000-08:00

Phew.... I got my January pair done. It's an old WIP. These socks were kicking around in a knitting bag forever. Sad that I only finished them just now because I love the colouring and how the colours pooled. Yes, I loved the interesting pooling this yarn created.

Uli aka mommyknits
Blog: Uli's Creative Corner

January Socks

2012-01-31T18:10:00.000-08:00

Well, I finished these right on schedule, but almost forgot to post. Here are my January Socks:

Pattern: Blathnat by Irishgirlieknits
Yarn: Socks That Rock Lightweight in Lover's Leap
Needles: size 2.25 magic loop, two at a time

This was the January Mystery Sock for the SKA Group on ravelry and it was a lot of fun to knit.

Nanaknits

January socks done !

2012-01-31T17:19:00.000-08:00

These are my first finished knit for 2012 . The pattern is Skyp Rib socks by Adrienne Ku . I love this pattern , unfortunately the yarn doesn't do it justice . It's easy without being boring and makes a change from plain vanilla socks . Next time around I'll knit it with a solid or semi solid sock yarn . The yarn is Regia Jubilee colour , a nice sturdy yarn . Best of all these are for me , yay !

Frieda

january!

2012-01-31T14:50:00.000-08:00

here is Murphy's Favourite Pint.

major mods: added ribbing and "crest" for logo!

cuff detailing looks just like the Guinness foam!

adrienne in the bellybutton of california

Navy and Teal Plain Socks

2012-01-31T13:27:00.000-08:00

I did not want to miss the first month of the year, so, I got very busy with the knitting of these socks. The yarn is Knitpicks Stroll. I used an afterthought heel.

I look forward to seeing lots of pretty socks and getting inspiration. Lyn

January socks

2012-01-31T04:26:00.000-08:00

My mojo was really down this month, but I got it back in time to finish: Hourglass by Bev Elicerio in Pagewood Farm Yukon colorway Turquoise. These socks were a fun knit and the pattern is very striking in a semisolid colorway. Denise

A Fresh Start in January

2012-01-30T17:04:00.001-08:00

I fell off the sock bandwagon at the end of the year, but I'm back on track now! These are my first finished socks of the year, started and finished in January. The pattern is Cotty by Irishgirlieknits and the yarn is Socks That Rock medium weight in the color River Rocked. The only mod I made was to decreased the sole to 28 stitches to get a better fit. Other than that, it is knit as written. I love this pattern!

Woohoogirl

January Socks Are Done

2012-01-30T10:42:00.001-08:00

They are Blauer Peter Socks by Monika Eckert. I found this pattern last week on Ravelry. I already had the yarn, hazel knits artisan sock yarn in Serenity, and knew they were supposed to go together.

I started them on Jan 22 and finished them yesterday. Fastest socks ever!

I love the variation in the patterns. The two borders around the front pattern are different, a section of traveling stitches on one side and two columns of crossed stitches on the other. The placement is mirrored on the two socks, keeping things interesting.

They were knit on two circular needles, size 2.25mm, my favorite for making socks. Here is a closeup of the front and back:

January Socks

2012-01-29T14:43:00.000-08:00

Productive month, four pairs of socks. The orangey yarn is Phildar Hobby, and the other yarn is ONline Supersocke 100 Walking Color. First pair were vanilla socks for my oldest boy's birthday. 60st socks, heel over 30sts, toe to 20sts. Started January 3, finished the 9th. Details here.

Second pair were vanilla socks with a twist of 3x2 rib for change. These socks were for my youngest boy's birthday. I cast on 56sts and decreased one stitch after the cuff to 55sts to make the 3x2 rib work. Heel over 28sts to keep purl stitches on either side of the top of the foot. Cast on one stitch before toe shaping so I'd have 14-28-14 and graft the toe once I hit 20sts. Details here.

The other two pairs are ankle socks for a friends who prefers ankle socks. I used the leftovers from the first two pairs. Both are 60st vanilla socks, heel over 30sts, toe to 20sts, but the ONline leftovers I did 2x2 rib for something different. Details here.

Happy knitting!

Sheri (lexa)

knitoftime.blogspot.com

darganknits on Ravelry

I'm back in 2012 :)

2012-01-27T00:42:00.000-08:00

Finnished a pair started in November, not quite happy with these at they twist on the foot, should probably have knit a different toe.

Ravelry project page

abbehope
http://strikkegal.blogspot.com

Just in Time!

2012-01-26T19:07:00.000-08:00

Just a quick update here are my January Socks I used a brightly variegated yarn.
Thats all for now have a wonderful day
Margaretha

January Socks

2012-01-25T07:06:00.000-08:00

I've knit 3 pairs for January :)

You can find all the details on my Ravelry page

(because I'm being lazy!)

Knit by Staci

January Socks

2012-01-23T11:29:00.000-08:00

Here are my January Socks...
Pattern: "Hearts": A Guernsey Pattern which I changed for my socks (unfortunately it turned out really badly)
Size: Ladies Size 9
Needle: Size 2.5
Yarn: Opal handyed "Antonia aus Tirol - Zeit für Harmonie" (which means "Time for Harmony")
("Antonia aus Tirol" is a famous german folk singer who designed different handdyed yarns! ;--))

Unfortunately you can´t see the heart-pattern because I didn´t pick the yarn carefully enough for such a beautiful and easy pattern. You can find it in here. Probably I will give them to my mum as a birthday present. ...I really love knitting gifts. That´s why I´m really looking forward to casting on the next pair right away.

January ---- Socks On Fire

2012-01-21T10:05:00.000-08:00

January's sock-a-month: Socks On Fire

The link for the pattern is a Rav. link. You're all on Rav., right? If not, you should be ---- greatest resource EVER for patterns and ideas.

So ---- back to the socks at hand --- the yarn is Arucania Ranco Multy (a discontinued yarn is what I'm hearing) ---- it's a single ply so sometimes it feels like it's going to pull apart. Thankfully, it never does and my Ranco socks from the past have worn pretty well.

It does tend to felt --- wash by hand --- and it runs a little bit ---- so Ranco socks bathe alone.

Other than that --- I love them. The pattern is a little challenging in a fun sort of way and the yarn is just the right color for socks on FIRE!

Now I'm off the the stash to see what pops out next.

Dee at Tangled Up in Sticks and String

January Socks for Me!

2012-01-16T07:53:00.001-08:00

Pattern: Lace and Diamond Socks by Mona Schmidt from Reynolds Booklet 82427
Size: Ladies Size 9.5
Needle: Size 2
Yarn: Great American Yarns Soft Sea Wool
Ravelry Project Page : http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Teal/lace-and-diamond-socks

Knit something pretty for myself this month as a reward for surviving the holidays. I have a second pair of charity socks in progress but likely won't finish them this month so I'm posting early.

Teal

SAM 12 Winners

2012-01-10T23:13:00.000-08:00

December's Winner is

Lyn!

Winner of knitting one pair a month for the last 6 months is:

Margaretha

and....winner for knitting at least 1 pair during the last 6 months is....

Bianca!

Email me with your addresses so I can mail your prizes out!

Our numbers are dwindling and I'm happy to continue as I hope are you! I have cleaned up the sidebar and if you happen to see your name off, please let me know. :) If you have any friends that want to join, invite them along!

I sure hope I knit more than 2 pairs in 6 months this time!! Need to finish some of those sock wips!

Knit on!! :)

Christmas Socks

2012-01-01T08:53:00.001-08:00

Well, another month has gone by (and now I'm even late posting this) even though these socks were Christmas a Christmas present for my Dad. Love the striping of this Regia sock yarn.

I love knitting socks for my Dad because his feet aren't much bigger than mine. I knit them on 64 stitches (just like my own socks) and maybe only about half an inch longer than my own foot so they are not a whole lot of extra work unlike some other men socks.

I didn't make it every month in this set of SAMs but I think I only missed 2 months. I did a lot of finishing. I started out 2011 with a box of unfinished socks that I was going to finish up and I think there is only one sock left in the box that is left unfinished. I also tried knitting 2 pairs at a time doing the magic loop thing and I'm not feeling that process so those socks are still on the needles from last year. Got to the heel or so. I think I might put those on separate needles and finish.

I'm definitely back for the next round.

Happy 2012
Uli (aka mommyknits)
Blog: Uli's Creative Corner

Welcome to Sock A Month

2012-01-01T00:01:00.000-08:00

What is Sock A Month 13 and how long will it last?
Sock A Month 13 is a Knit-Along in which members will try to complete one pair of socks each month. This round will run from January 2012 through June 2012, so we will try to knit a total of six pairs by the end of this round. Each month you complete a pair of socks, your hostess will give you a credit - a little letter next to your name representing the month you completed the sock in.

What if I can't finish a pair of socks in a particular month?
No problem. Just finish them in the next month, or the next, or the next!! This is a low-pressure KAL and there is no penalty for not completing a pair every month.

How do I join?
To join, e-mail SAM6for2008 AT gmail DOT com with your name as you would like it to appear in the side-bar, your e-mail address and your blog URL (if you have one). If you are a new member, blog invite will then be sent to you - once you accept it, you are ready to go! If you are a returning member, no new invite needs to be sent - but we will be sure to keep your name on the side-bar list.

What do I do when I have finished a pair of socks?
Simply post the finished socks on this blog. Your socks must be posted by noon an the first day of the following month to qualify. (For example, January socks must be posted by noon on February 1st.) Please remember to include your name (as it appears in the side-bar) and your blog URL (if you have one) at the bottom of each post. This will help your hostess know who you are, so they can give you credit for the month.

If you are having trouble with posting your picture or the post doesn't seem to want to show, or you just need help, let us know. Sometimes Blogger can be a bit difficult, especially near the end of the month as everyone is posting at once.

What counts as a finished pair of socks? What doesn't count?
For a sock to be counted as a finished pair for a particular month, it must be completed in that month. (It doesn't matter when it was started, as long as it was completed in the month you are getting credit for.) For socks to count, they must have a turned heel and must be a matched pair. (You can't put two single socks together and call them a pair.) Baby socks count. Booties and slippers do not. Also, key chain socks, earring socks, doll socks and Christmas ornament socks do not count - you only get credit for socks that a human can wear.

Do I get extra credit if I knit more than one pair each month?
Sorry, but only you can only earn one credit per month. You may knit and post as many pairs as you like, but there is no extra credit for multiple pairs.

Are there any prizes involved?
There may be, if we get prize donations. If not, we'll just knit along for fun!

I have an on-line store / Etsy shop. Can offer discounts for SAM13 members?
Yes!! E-mail Zonda at SAM6for2008 AT gmail DOT com and your information will be put in the side-bar for our SAM13 members!!

December Socks

2011-12-31T14:53:00.000-08:00

Two pairs of socks for December, Thujas for my BIL for Christmas, Briggs & Little Tuffy in greystone and oatmeal. Ravelry details here.

Traffic Island ankle socks in Austerman Step with Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock heels and toes. Ravelry details here.

Happy knitting!

Sheri (lexa)

knitoftime.blogspot.com

Last socks of 2011 - December

2011-12-31T05:27:00.000-08:00

Last socks for 2011- pattern Hex by Cookie A, yarn Fleece Artist Sea Wool, unamed colorway. I had so much Christmas knitting to finish that I was worried I wouldn't get these done before the end of the year! These were an enjoyable knit which flowed quickly on the needles. Couldn't get the camera to pick up all the nuances in the yarn and show the pattern well. Better close ups on my Ravelry page. Denise

2011-12-29T21:30:00.000-08:00

Hello fellow SAM knitters... I truly hope everyone had a blessed & happy christmas! And may this weekend be a safe & fun start to your New Years!

after missing in action for a few months....(I started these puppies in Sept 11th... and frogged them three times).... well finally here I am! wow, this pattern was a large learning curve for me :) It was the very first two-color socks I've ever done. Definitely still need lots practice. And I also learned.... that when doing stripes that it is the 2nd strand of yarn that becomes the dominant color. Not sure if you can see the difference in the soles of this pix, but it is obvious in person. Lets just chalk it up to design effect. Sort of a Harry Potter betwixing potion you might say. LOL. One sole is YELLOW & black and the other sole is BLACK & yellow. o jeepers. I just noticed that I didn't even get the second set of claws knitted in on the top of the foot. But I love em'!

Needle size 6 & 4 (used #4 on the heel flap and the toes)

Yarn: Jawoll. (It's the first time I've used it. I wasn't really thrilled with this yarn.)

ps... for those that may be interested...you may or may not remember that earlier last fall 2010 I found & connected with my grandfather's family in Croatia! The link below will take you to the photos that my new cousins have shared with me!

http://nelsonjane.blogspot.com/p/earlier-this-past-fall-of-2010-i-found.html

2011-12-29T21:17:00.000-08:00

Finally! It took me four months to knit this pair of socks. Mostly it was unexpected life events getting in the way of knitting time. I also had to rip too many times when I wasn't paying attention to the pattern.

The pattern is Berlin by Stefanie Bold from Tangled made with hazel knits artisan sock yarn in Loosey Juicy colorway. I loved the way the spirals mirrored each other.

Hopefully I will knit faster the next six months!

December Socks Done!

2011-12-29T15:44:00.000-08:00

Jingle Bell Socks

Christmas Dreams Baby Socks

Mistletoe Socks

More details can be found on my blog, Knitting Only Socks.

MoniqueL

Another pair for Dec

2011-12-28T07:49:00.000-08:00

I was able to get a second pair of socks under the tree for Hubby. He wore these on Christmas Day :)

Candide Ragg Boot Socks

yarn: misc worsted wt wool (approx 220 yds)

needles: sz 8

sz: men's med

(the first pic is actually truer to color)

knit by Staci

december

2011-12-27T08:37:00.000-08:00

so as not to be a complete fail, here are some socks for december.

bamboo forest
regia extra fine merino

happy 2012!

adrienne in the bellybutton of california

Whatever happened to November

2011-12-23T08:23:00.000-08:00

Yikes, I missed posting in November, and now have almost missed out on December, too. I really am knitting socks, it's just that these babies took a really long time. (Mens US size 11.5) Here are my November/December socks LOL!

Pattern: Movember by Deb Barnhill (November SKA Mystery Sock KAL)
Yarn: A Swell Yarn Shop Duets Yarn in Lagoon Splash
Size 2.25 needles

Merry Christmas!
Nanaknits
NanaAndTheCats

December Socks

2011-12-22T07:32:00.000-08:00

Decided to knit Hubby a pair of socks for under the tree at the last minute. These happen to be his favorite pattern~~lucky for me, they knit up so fast (2 days!) He likes plain solid colors, so hope he likes the tweedy look (at least they're his favorite blue.)

Candide Ragg Boot Socks

yarn: Bernat Denim Style, Indigo

needles: sz 8

sz: men's med

Another pair of socks for Youngest. Lucky for me he currently wears the same size as me~~looking forward to next year when these will be in my drawer, lol!!!

60st basic stockinette

yarn: Zwerger Garn Opal Zirkus/Circus

needles: 2.5mm

Happy Holidays Everyone!

I hope you find lots of knitting time and new yarn in the new year!

Staci

Owlies!

2011-12-20T13:16:00.000-08:00

Here are some Owlie Socks I knit from the superwash sock yarn I dyed with black walnuts last year. I improvised the pattern by only doing owls on the leg because of time constraints(they're to be gifted for Christmas) and I thought beads on the foot might hurt when wearing shoes. I adore this pattern and wish that I could keep them!

Happy Holidays!

Heather

December Socks

2011-12-10T06:19:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Shibui Baby Socks from Sock Yarn One-Skein Wonders
Size: Baby
Needle: Size 1
Yarn: Regia Ringel Color (5048 - Clown colorway)

A quick fun knit although I would be happier with them if I had taken the time to make them identical rather than fraternal.

Happy holidays to everyone.

Teal

December socks for Lyn

2011-12-06T13:51:00.000-08:00

These were a fairly quick knit except for running our of yarn near the cuff. (I did start at the toe, thank goodness.) My daughter and I split the "kit" which usually works but this time, there was less yardage. I started using every little scrap I had in order to make the leg area long enough. This meant weaving in a lot of ends. I think they turned out just fine in the end and I have some socks for Christmas. The yarn is from Canon Hand Dyes Charles Self Striping Sock Yarn and is the Black Friday Colorway.

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Lyn

November's Winner

2011-12-04T17:01:00.000-08:00

Definately hand knit sock weather around here, how about your area ;)

November's Winner is.....

Denise!

All 3 skeins! Thinking of some solid heels/toes maybe ;)

Please email me so I can get your prize to you :)

Repeat Performance Socks

2011-12-03T14:22:00.000-08:00

Didn't get the picture up in November but look...I'm on time for December. Made the socks from the Knit Purl Hunter KAL on Ravelry. I made these with Austermann Royal yarn and I used size 1, 2 and 3 needles. These were toe up with a sewn bind off. Loved the pattern and the finished result...
Happy Knitting to all and to all a good night :)
Merry Christmas - yoyosocksister aka Renee'

December's Sock - Tidal Wave

2011-12-03T14:19:00.000-08:00

I'm taking a few months to knit my favorite Ravelry freebies! First up was Tidal Wave, a freebie courtesy of Soy Silk.

My socks were knit in some highly discounted yarn ($5.99/skein) from Tuesday Morning.

Yarn: Arucania Ranco Multy

Colorway: Not sure --- it was not noted on the tag. So, we'll just go with Blue!

Needles: Size 2 Hiya Hiya metal dpns.

Modifications: Reduced the number of stitches by one repeat since the yarn is a heavier sock weight.

Dee @ Tangled Up In Sticks and String

December Socks!

2011-12-02T16:42:00.000-08:00

So here are my December socks these were the very first pair that I knitted.
Everyone have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Margaretha

November Stripeys!

2011-12-01T07:16:00.001-08:00

Yikes, I've been having a hard time w/ finishing socks since this summer. I've been doing every-other-month instead of every month! boo! :( Anyway, I managed to finish some stripey socks last night. I blogged them on my own blog last night, but forgot to post them here.

Junebug!

The yarn is Vesper Self-Striping Sock yarn, and the color is Junebug. I am in love with these socks! THe stripes are bright, but not as neon as this picture would have you believe. Stripes of hot pink, dark (but bright?) purple, and the lovely aqua color.

Manda @ http://ambrielly.blogspot.com

November Socks in the nickof time!

2011-12-01T06:43:00.000-08:00

Last night at 11:34pm, I was finishing up the kitchener stitch for these guys.

I had incentive to finish these off, we've had our first real cold front move thru and I wanted to get a pair done in time for SAM.

I'm wearing them as I type.

They were made with Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sport in Uptown. The last pair I made with LL lasted me almost 5 years. Let's hope these do the same.

Lynn/Orlando

Finally!!

2011-11-30T21:38:00.000-08:00

I haven't not been knitting socks, just haven't finished a complete pair! Had to do a night time picture as well.

Dear Baby Francis
Pattern by Irishgirlieknits
Socks that Rock Mediumweight, In The Navy
3.0mm circular/ML style

Now to finish sock 1 for December! That and a ton of other stuff!

Happy Knitting Everyone!

Handspun for November

2011-11-30T15:02:00.000-08:00

Finished at 7:30 pm tonight.

Simple toe up socks, handspun yarn, about 490 yds, 2x2 ribbing at cuff.

jamaican me crazy!

2011-11-30T14:54:00.000-08:00

jamaican me crazy
string theory colorworks

wanted to knit something besides plain vanilla socks with this gorgeous self-striping yarn so designed these.

adrienne in the bellybutton of california

Knee-highs

2011-11-30T13:39:00.001-08:00

My feet are cold! So a bought a 150g ball of Regia Sock Yarn and decided to try out a couple of new things: toe-up, two-socks-at-once, and magic loop (the last two may be very closely connected...?)
Result: two knee-high socks finished simultaneously! Likeable. Not that happy with the yarn, tho, I would have put in a pattern of slme kind, had I known how little colour-pattern there would be. Other than that, the yarn feels pretty good.
Even more info will appear on my blog one of these days.

Happy knitting to all of you!

November Socks

2011-11-29T05:38:00.000-08:00

Only one pair of socks finished this month, Traffic Island socks, started on November 3, finished on the 28th. Austerman Step, 2.5mm needles, did the 64st size socks, details here.

Happy knitting!

Sheri (lexa)

knitoftime.blogspot.com

November Socks

2011-11-28T13:40:00.000-08:00

Uptown Boot Socks

Favorite Socks

sz: small

yarn: Red Heart Stardust, orange

(The color in the picture is pretty accurate.

I'd call it more of a coral even though the label says orange.)

2 skeins: 191yds/50g each

needles: 2.75mm

56st basic stockinette

yarn: Heart & Sole, toasted almond

2 skeins: 213yds/50g each

needles: 2.75mm

knit by Staci

November Socks

2011-11-24T15:44:00.000-08:00

Branched Fern by Rochelle Ribeiro in Araucania Ranco colorway 106 (Denim), 5 sz 2 dpns. Mods: I made these top-down instead of toe-up. These are gift socks, but I'd like to make another pair for myself.

November Socks

2011-11-23T16:24:00.001-08:00

Yarn: Claudia Hand Painted, color Tropicana

Knit on 2.5mm single circ

Just a basic sock!

JoLynn

November Socks Done!

2011-11-19T15:58:00.001-08:00

Cranberry Socks

Blazing Woods Socks

Fairy Glen Baby Socks

Slate Socks

More information about these socks can be found on my blog, Knitting Only Socks.

Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate!

MoniqueL

Time Travelers for November

2011-11-18T13:52:00.000-08:00

My 15 year old niece has recently become obsessed with Dr. Who, so it was lucky for me that Knit Picks reissued their Time Traveler colorway just in time for Christmas socks! Sorry about the obnoxiously bright photo(I had to grab what I could for a background during my son's brief nap).

Happy knitting weather to you all! :)

Heather

November Socks!

2011-11-15T16:07:00.000-08:00

So here are my November socks I used Serenity sock yarn!
Cheers Margaretha

Toadstool Socks

2011-11-15T13:25:00.000-08:00

I started these socks some time ago but they were put in time out until I could try again to make the toadstools look something like a toadstool. I will say that these guys each have a personality all their own. The yarn is Toadstool Sock Yarn by Abigail Grasso . Lyn

October's Prizes!!

2011-11-05T09:16:00.000-07:00

Random October Winner Is:

Porpoise

Winner of the Most pairs of socks knit in October is:

Monique L

Winners please email me so I can mail your prizes!!!

Happy Knitting!!

November Socks - Lichen and Moss Socks

2011-11-02T16:00:00.000-07:00

I love when I can start off the month with a finish.

Pattern: Lichen and Moss Socks

Yarn: The solid is JaWoll Solid. The variagated is Serenity Sock Yarn in the colorway: Mint

I love these socks. The pattern was a lot of fun to do, but next time, I'll work my heel flap a little differently, so I can carry the lace pattern down the foot of the sock. It will just take a little finagling.

So --- give me an N ---- I'm early in the finished-way!

Dee @ Tangled Up In Sticks and String

Finnished for october

2011-11-01T04:55:00.000-07:00

At the very end of the month I managed to finnish TWO pairs for socks :)
These were due for september

and these for october (ok, they are small, but still socks :P)

abbehope
http://strikkegal.blogspot.com

I did it!!!

2011-10-31T22:45:00.000-07:00

It's Halloween, aka the last day of October................ and I had a toe left to do!!! I finally got the kids to bed and started the toe decreases. I'm so happy I managed to finish this fun, bright pair of socks this October since I missed out on September socks. (the picture is washed out - they are much more vibrant in real life). These are also my inexpensive socks. A local store had a whole pile of Regia sock yarn for sale really inexpensively (like $1.99 a ball) and so this is an extra wonderful pair.

Now on to my November pair. I'm going to try and finish up a pair of Trekkings that have some awesome colouring (or let's call it major pooling). I've got a very busy November with craft shows for my chainmaille jewelry almost every weekend so knitting will not be my primary activity but I'm still going to try my best. :-) Well, if the shows are slow, I'll get lots of knitting done but I'm hoping for a great Christmas craft show season this year!!!

Uli (http://www.creationsbyuli.ca/creativecorner) aka mommyknits

October Socks

2011-10-31T19:38:00.000-07:00

Two pairs of socks for October that I almost forgot to post. Both pairs are plain old vanilla socks. These ones are mine and were knit on 2.5mm needles, started October 15, finished the 24th. The yarn is Patons Kroy in brown rose marl. Ravelry details here.

The other pair was for my Oldest One. I used 2.75mm needles, started October 5, finished the 15th, the yarn is Patons Kroy FX in copper colors. Ravelry details here.

Happy knitting!

Sheri (lexa)

knitoftime.blogspot.com

Two for Socktober

2011-10-31T18:09:00.000-07:00

I knit two pairs of socks for this months' KAL , both are for my DH Mike. The grey ones were supposed to be my September socks , but life got in the way of knitting time . Both pairs are knit with Kroy FX yarn and are from free patterns available on ravelry . The blue socks are the Interrupted socks by Julia Sull . The grey ones are A Nice Ribbed Sock by Glenna C . Mike is super happy to have two new pairs of hand knit socks ...

Frieda

October Man Socks

2011-10-31T17:00:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Garter Rib
Size: Men's Size 13
Needle: Size 1
Yarn: Trekking XXL Color 109

This pair of socks was a labor of love for my purple loving size 13 foot husband. Not sure when or if I'll knit another pair of socks this large again. Baby socks are looking mighty appealing for November.

Teal

Ooh, finished socks!

2011-10-28T17:01:00.000-07:00

I actually managed to finish a pair of socks! These are the Woven Ridge socks from New Pathways in Sock Knitting, done in Imagination sock yarn, Lost Boys colorway. Great pattern for yarn like this.

Sorry for the extremely bad picture. It is exceedingly difficult to get a picture of your own feet with a laptop's built-in webcam. If I manage to get my digital camera working again, I'll edit this entry with a better one. They are really pretty socks, and I love the re-enforced heel and back of heel.

October Socks

2011-10-28T14:49:00.000-07:00

Plain Vanilla socks this month as I have been working on a few "stealth" projects for holiday gifts. Yarn: Patons Kroy FX, 5 sz 2 dpns, knitted entirely in the car on the way to & from karate classes. Denise

Two for Oct

2011-10-26T08:37:00.000-07:00

Irish Wellington Socks by

Aileen Cahill

Candide Yarns Vintage

sz 6 dpn's

64st Basic Stockinette

for Middle Son.

Yarn Bee Walkaway in Twirl

sz 1 dpn's

Knit by Staci

Finally, some socks

2011-10-22T18:24:00.000-07:00

Almondine socks by Anne Hanson
Published in Sock Knitting Master Class
Yarn Mountain Colors Weaver Wool, color Thunderhead
knit on 3mm needles.
I would knit this pattern, again.
JoLynn

October 2011

2011-10-22T09:21:00.000-07:00

Knit these for a friend's new grandbaby... Patons Look At Me Yarn and size 3 needles. Happy Knitting to All..... Renee' aka yoyosocksister

Four Pairs for Soctoberfest Month!

2011-10-21T16:54:00.001-07:00

Nevermore

Blackberry Pie!

Pumpkin Patch

Rainy Days (baby socks)

More information about these socks can be found on my blog, Knitting Only Socks.

Monique L

Fall is in the Air

2011-10-20T15:57:00.000-07:00

And October is almost done!

I have two pairs done already though.

Pair one is the Bayerische by Eunny Jang - this is a highly involved pattern that really requires your full attention, and despite the complexity I came to love....

Yarn: Dream in Color Smooshy, Some Summer Sky
Needles: Size 0, magic loop

Pair two is Nornir by Caoua Coffee - these were my SKA challenge for September, several Ravelers who also knit these for September pointed out that this pattern felt like it took forever and I agree. The overall slipped stitch pattern is easy to memorize but slow to knit. Finished them this afternoon and am very happy to be done. Loved this yarn though and the colors are perfect for fall. I plan on wearing these tomorrow.

Yarn: Mountain Colors Crazyfoot in Copper Mountain
Needles: size 2.25 dpn

Nanaknits

October Socks - Dee

2011-10-14T15:12:00.000-07:00

Ho, ho, ho --- it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

I didn't finish a pair of socks last month, but I'm making up for it THIS month. I designed and knit these in the month of October.

The pattern: Peppermint Lace

The yarn: Wisdom Yarns Marathon Sock in North Pole (the red), JaWoll Solid (the green)

The needles: Size 1-1/2

If you like them, the pattern is free on my blog or on Ravelry.

Dee @ Tangled Up In Sticks and String

October Socks for a Little Friend

2011-10-14T08:26:00.000-07:00

These socks were made from leftover yarn from my socks. The yarn is Rainbow and Clouds by Abi Grasso at KnitPurlGurl. I also added some additional yarn for the heels and cuffs called Baby Wool by Schachenmayr. I was lucky to get such a good match.

Lyn

October socks

2011-10-14T04:14:00.000-07:00

I've found the perfect formula for quick knitting socks at this crazy time of year: handspun and children's feet.

Plain vanilla socks, toe up, in handspun Cheviot that the recipient dyed herself.

October socks

2011-10-12T05:26:00.000-07:00

One pair of socks ready... started them with a skein that was claimed by Alexa on Ravelry, from SparkleAnnemieke. She wanted to knit her boyfriend a pair of socks, but never got to it... (school/work) And since his birthday is coming soon, I thought I'd knit the pair for him instead. The yarn is a delight to work with - I had really soft hands. Mountain Colors Hand Painted Yarns in the colour Bearfoot.

September's Winner!

2011-10-06T11:49:00.000-07:00

Sorry it took so long!! I just moved again for the 2nd time in 6 months. Tons of stuff and the rest of my stash from storage have kept me quite busy! I try to reward myself, empty a box, get to knit or surf the web...

Anyhow! This month's winner is....... Heather

(please email me your address :)

Pretty colors to remind you of Summer!

Yarn donated by Mstephanie2, who sadly no longer knits with us. I tell you she sent a lot of prize yarn in last year! I still have quite a few more prizes.

Also, since it's Socktober, they'll be extra prizes this month!

As always, if you want to donate prizes of any kind (stitchmarkers, project bags, yarn, etc. just let me know :)

Thanks!

Oct, Socks

2011-10-02T17:58:00.000-07:00

These are my Dragonfly socks I did them in Opal colour Peacock. It was a easy enough pattern and I did enjoy knitting them!

Margaretha

August - September - October ?

2011-10-01T11:54:00.000-07:00

I'll let you decide if I made it for September, or I'm very early in October... These were supposed to be my August contribution!

Fluted banister, a little more specs on ravelry.

abbehope
http://strikkelgal.blogspot.com

Handspun socks for September

2011-09-30T06:36:00.000-07:00

A pair of handspun socks for my 6 year old, out of Lincoln Longwool. More details on my blog here.

send in the clowns!

2011-09-29T06:32:00.000-07:00

put on your sunglasses!

send in the clowns
Canon Hand Dyed in "Kill Claudio"

adrienne in the bellybutton of california

Two Pairs for September!

2011-09-28T11:11:00.001-07:00

I finished two pairs this month. The first pair is Heirloom Tomatoes.

The second is Berry Tarts, baby socks made with the same stitch pattern as Heirloom Tomatoes. More details can be found on my blog, Knitting Only Socks.

On to October!

MoniqueL

September Baby Lace

2011-09-28T00:25:00.000-07:00

DSC_1537, a photo by toneirenlund on Flickr.

Cast on and knit in a hurry! Left-over pink baby wool had to become baby lace socks, didn't it? :)

Rav-link to project.

Two for September

2011-09-26T13:25:00.000-07:00

Watercress Socks


Late Summer Stripes

I finished two pair in September, but neither is the pair I planned to knit! Oh well, such is life. Pair #1 is the SKA September Mystery Sock Watercress knit with Knitpicks sock blank which was Kool-aide dyed.
Pair #2 is my basic sock recipe using Noro Kuryeon Sock in two colorways (S95 mc & S150 cc). I call them Late Summer Stripes because the colors picked up so much of what has been happening to the landscape here at summer's end.

Both pair were knit on 2.25mm needles

Happy Sock Knitting
Nanaknits
Nana and the Cats

September Socks

2011-09-26T06:52:00.000-07:00

Two pairs of socks finished this month, this pair is a plain pair of vanilla socks for Hubs in Kroy FX cascade colors. Started Sept 8, finished on the 20th. Details here.

The other pair are vanillas for me, Wisdom Yarns Marathon Socks North Pole in the merry merry colorway. Started August 24, finished September 6. Details here.

Happy knitting!

Sheri (lexa)

knitoftime.blogspot.com

September 2011

2011-09-25T12:58:00.000-07:00

My socks for the month are children's socks again...I used left over Paton's Look at Me Yarn, size 3 needles and the Knit a Dozen Baby Socks pattern. Sorry lots of baby stuff lately. I also knit my grandson a Christmas stocking and even tho it doesn't count it is still a sock so I think other sock knitters will appreciate it!
Take Care, Renee' aka yoyosocksister

An S for me Please

2011-09-25T09:46:00.001-07:00

Pattern: Tesserae by Anne Hanson
Size: Men's Large (Size 10-1/2)
Needle: Size 1
Yarn: Austermann Step Classic (Gray)

This pair of socks is a Christmas gift for my son-in-law and it feels great to have one item of holiday knitting complete. The pattern is much easier than it appears and I loved knitting these socks even though they are larger than my usual. Only modification was to change the toe to my usual round toe rather than the pointier pattern toe.

Teal

Lyn's Monkey Socks for September

2011-09-24T09:32:00.000-07:00

A very dear friend did a nice favor for me and I decided that knitting a pair of socks for her would be a good way to repay her for her kindness.

I never get tired of knitting the No Purl Monkey pattern.

The yarn is Djinni Sock in Artic Pearl with Green Speckles and I knit them on a US size 1 with DPN'S.

Lyn

C U L8R, Manda!

2011-09-24T09:16:00.000-07:00

First of all - whoa, new blogger interface! This is kinda space age-y. lol :)Secondly,I finished some socks!! It's been a while, it seems, but I managed to finish a pretty interesting pair of socks this month. The pattern is called See You Later by Caoua Coffee, and these socks are BONKERS. You need IMPLEMENTS in order to be able to perform some of the stitches. In. Sane. As a result though, these were really fun to knit, even though they were pretty fiddly.The yarn was dyed by a friend of mine during her brief stint as an indie dyer, and I love it. It's Knit Clinic Superwash Sock Yarn in the colorway "Bright Lights". I wish she still dyed, because she has gorgeous yarn! Thankfully, I have a modest stash of it. :DHappy September Socks!Mandahttp://ambrielly.blogspot.com

Sept Socks

2011-09-23T07:22:00.000-07:00

Three pairs of knee-high socks for September...because boot season is coming!

Wellington Boot Socks

by Madeline Weston

Tundra Knee High's

Woodland Knee High's

All info can be found on my Rav page :)

Knit by Staci

September socks

2011-09-22T01:18:00.001-07:00

Busy month... the start of the new school year and quite something to do on the knitting front as well. A lot of projects can't be showed yet, as they are due to appear in magazines. And we've had our share of sick people as well.... Wietse had an ear infection but is improving, and now both Alexa and Steven are sick - they ate outdoors last Sunday and got food poisoning. Miserable. Personally I'd love to see the kids healthy instead.I did finish a pair of socks though....

Yarn used is Fliegende Untertasse - Flying Saucer. 330 meters were used to create this pair.

September Socks

2011-09-20T04:50:00.000-07:00

Shur'tugal by Alice Yu in Socks That Rock colorway Blue Brick Wall. I started these a long time ago, but finally finished them. This pattern is very easy and creates a very cool textured pattern.

I love this colorway so much that I bought another skein! Denise

September Socks

2011-09-18T09:04:00.000-07:00

I completed my Summer Lovin Socks. This is the second time I've knit this pattern and it was as enjoyable as the first time. I gave the first pair away but intend to keep these for myself. The yarn is Hazel Knits Artisan Sock and this is a sock club color, Belle, from last summer.

Woohoogirl

Easy Going for September

2011-09-13T20:49:00.000-07:00

My September socks are EasyGoing knit in Firebird Socks That Rock. It's a nice, snug fitting pair of socks that will be a Christmas gift for my MIL. If she's good. :)

Have a happy September SAM' ers!

Heather

September Socks!

2011-09-10T00:44:00.000-07:00

Here are my September Socks, they are done in Berroco Metallic and the pattern is called Fawkes. This picture doesn't show up the sparkly bits and the colour is a lot more striking. I loved doing the lacy pattern it was easy. Cheers Margaretha

September Socks all ready to go!

2011-09-09T16:06:00.000-07:00

I got a pair off the needles already!

It's a pair of socks for my 4 y/o niece. She asked me to make her a pair back in July and they are finally done. I tried to make them bigger than needed but I'm afraid that they are still gonna be too small. Which is why another pair of socks are on the needles for her as I type. Four stitches more and eventually 1/2" longer in the foot.

Lynn/Orlando

August's Winner!!

2011-09-02T10:07:00.000-07:00

Is........

Lynn/Orlando!!

Congratulations!
Please email me your address :)

August Socks

2011-08-31T21:43:00.000-07:00

Woohoo! Finally some finished socks! I have to admit, I was a bit in despair as at mid August, my intended pair looked like this....

My own handspun and 2 at a time.....but I was in deep denial...they were too tight and at the heel turn, I couldn't deny it anymore...so they were frogged. I knew I couldn't reknit and finish by the end of the month so....

I browsed my limited stash here and found some sportweight. About that time I got an email from The Purl Bee with this pattern. Decision made ;)

Pom Pom Peds
Claudia Handpainted Sport in Red Wagon
2.75mm dpns for cuffs/ 3.0mm circ for rest of the socks

Wild and fun! I used to have pom pom peds years ago...now I do again ;)

Yay! August socks!!

2011-08-31T18:26:00.001-07:00

I haven't finished a pair of socks since May so I'm excited to post these socks. I started them October 31, 2008, put them down for a long time, and finished them today.

Plain vanilla socks in Regia 4 fadig #5033.

Suefaye

It's a Knit Thing

August socks

2011-08-31T17:23:00.000-07:00

This month's socks are the Waffle Rib socks from Sensational Knitted Socks. The yarn is DGB Confetti super wash .As per usual these socks were finished the last day of the month . One more pair for the Warm Hands Network ....

Frieda

An "A" please!

2011-08-30T21:08:00.000-07:00

Finished a pair of socks! These are Crocus Fields done in Jawoll.

Sylvia

These Socke Were.........

2011-08-30T20:35:00.000-07:00

not my friends........ at one point, my husband mumbled words like `why don`t you just give up on them and toss them away. But give up I was not going to do. It was not that the pattern was too difficult. I had it perfectly memorized. I just kept forgetting something here or there and dropping a stitch, here or there, or miscounting something or, or, or. I finished them in August but don`t ask when I started them...... oh yes, they were started in an August. I think an August 2 years ago.

They`re done. They`re too big for me. I think I know who is getting a little surprise in the mail soon.

They`ve been done since early in August but I stashed them in a corner until tonight, when my light to take a decent picture had all but gone so even the picture doesn`t get them to do justice. It is a toe-up pattern from Wendy Knits from her first toe-up sock book.

Uli aka mommyknits - I think I need to put mommyknits because I don`t see a `J` beside my name for July but I posted.

Daphne Done for August

2011-08-30T07:32:00.000-07:00

These were knit with yarn from the Cookie A Sock Club 2011 August/Sept yarn and pattern.
I quite enjoyed the pattern. Not so crazy over the yarn though. Metamorphosis by Verb for Keeping Warm, a superwash merino silk blend. It was poorly skeined, broken bits and tangled. It is also a sport weight which I now know I don't care for in socks.

But the end result is nice and will keep my Ottawa daughter's feet nice and warm.

August Socks

2011-08-30T06:03:00.000-07:00

Only managed to finish one pair of socks this month, though I do have another pair half completed. These are plain vanilla socks for Hubs, started August 3, finished the 24th. The yarn is Gedifra Fashion Trend Sportivo, Ravelry details here.

Happy knitting!
Sheri (lexa)
knitoftime.blogspot.com

August Socks

2011-08-30T05:00:00.000-07:00

Daphne by Cookie A, yarn A Verb for Keeping Warm Metamorphasis, colorway Sugar Jets, 5 sz 2 dpns. Another fun knit with beautiful yarn from the Cookie A Sock Club. Denise

Stashbusting Socks for August

2011-08-29T11:26:00.000-07:00

I'd been looking for a sock pattern that would make all of my leftover yarn bits come together as a nice sock (instead of Frankensocks). This Stashbuster pattern worked wonderfully. Super simple pattern to memorize, and very clearly written.

Now I'm looking forward to seeing what other color combinations I can find to knit with this pattern.

Jeannette

Keep Forgetting!

2011-08-29T10:26:00.000-07:00

I keep forgetting to post my finished socks. Here are my Aug socks free from the needles and ready to wear. Love this color!


Pumpkin Vine socks

Pattern: Pumpkin Vine Socks by Fawn Pea

Yarn: Turquoise/Dye lot2130 104

Size 2.25 mm needles dpn

Notes: Overall this is an easy and well-written pattern, but I wouldn't recommend it for someone who is new to lace or easily distracted. It took a lot of concentration due to the shifting stitch counts and I found it a bit challenging to stick with these at times. It's a good thing they turned out so pretty!

Nanaknits

August 2011

2011-08-28T17:00:00.000-07:00

I made these socks for a toddler using Cotton Fleece in Wisteria and size 4 dpn. The pattern is Party-Time Lace from Knit a Dozen Baby Socks by Edie Eckman.
Happy Knitting to all...Renee' aka yoyosocksister

Ahead of the Game!

2011-08-22T20:46:00.001-07:00

I actually got a pair of socks to share!!!! Make with Classic Elite Summer Sox yarn. SO happy to have a pair to share.....

Lynn/Orlando