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January 06, 2007
Nice Comfy Socks
Design: Log Cabin Socks from Handknit Holiday by Melanie Falick
Yarn: Rowan Cork
Needles: US 5's DPNs
Begun: October 10, 2006 - part of Socktoberfest!
Finished: December 31, 2006
What a wonderful pair of socks! These were my first official pair of socks. I knit 1 sock when first learning how for this year's Socktoberfest and was hooked from there. Socks are so much fun to make and so very fast! Once I got over the whole DPN awkwardness it was smooth sailing. My one problem with handknit socks though is stinking them up! I would definitely have to wash them after every wear and I'm afraid of wearing them out fast. Anyone have any tips on keeping handknit socks looking ok?
So because of my issue there, I actually gifted the socks. My mom is now their lucky owner and she loves them. Makes me so happy!
My talented husband designed the labels for me. It is way too fun being married to a designer. He made about 4 or 5 different options that I can use as tags or wraps around socks and other things. Love them!
So on to the pattern. This was a perfect pattern for socks. The short row heels were perfect and I love them. The pattern is written beautifully without flaws. My favorite part about these socks is how the cables snake around and intertwine. Hands down, lovely socks. Nothing more to say.
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Comments
The socks look wonderful - congrats on your first pair! :)
I love the label as well - I had some "Amy Artisan" tags/cards done up for me as well. It is so fun to add that "extra touch" when gifting. :)
Posted by: Amy Artisan | January 06, 2007
Very cute. I love the tags your husband made up, great idea.
Posted by: Areli | January 06, 2007
I dont' know what I love more, the socks or the label. What a team you two are!
Posted by: Karma | January 06, 2007
I have always loved those socks--just never made them. Yours look very cute and comfy. And I love the labels--you are very lucky indeed.
Posted by: Erin | January 07, 2007
Awww - these socks are absolutely amazing! What a gorgeous pattern, and I adore the yarn you used! The tags your husband made are totally awesome too, I'm really, really impressed!
As for washing hand knitted socks - the ones I've made so far are mostly done with washable yarn, so I just smash them into the machine and wash them with 30C - and they still look good after a couple of times. If you have some softer yarn that's not machine washable, then perhaps you should just wash them by hand, perhaps with a bit of conditioner to keep them soft and cozy? Good luck, and happy sock knitting!
Posted by: Dipsy D. | January 08, 2007
Congrats on finishing your first pair! I don't think you need to worry too much about keeping them "nice" - you're a sock knitter now, so you'll have some replacements made way before they get worn out. =)
Posted by: Zarah | January 08, 2007
The label is really cute, lucky you! The socks look wonderful also, very cushy and cozy!
Posted by: keri | January 08, 2007
Love the comfy socks, or I guess I should write your mom's comfy socks. You husband should go into business--great packaging design!
Posted by: Brenda | January 09, 2007
You knit fab socks and he designs fab labels. Perfect match! I love the log cabin socks. They make me want to snuggle up and read a novel.
Glad to see your Gilmore Girls button! ;)
Posted by: Kara | January 09, 2007