On this day last year, I put on my feet my very first pair of hand knit socks. And fell in love. With the colors, the comfort, the warmth, the "oh thank you I made them myself!". I knew it was the beginning of something. So I started a little challenge: a year of socks. And you know what? It was fun!
In that year, I have made 10 pairs of adult socks, 2 baby ones, and I have two more currently on the needles. I tried cuff down, then toe up, discovered the magic of short row heels, designed my very own sock pattern, and started a pair out of leftovers from previous ones (Inception style!). A good year I'd say! Funnily enough, my favorite and most worn pair is still the very first one I made.
Seriously can't believe I used to be that girl who said "why would I even want to knit socks, I don't even wear any!" One year older me is laughing hard right now. Hand knitted socks are the best! So here's to many more years of knitting socks!
Do you know, I think you might have won me over ... A whole basketful of these look just beautfiul. And as someone who feels the cold, I am thinking that warm wool would be just the ticket. What a splendid challenge, diligently followed through, with a delightful result :).
ReplyDeleteHand knitted socks really are the best! :) Yours look lovely.
ReplyDeleteThat is an impressive sock collection! So beautiful! Maybe I should start knitting socks finally!
ReplyDeleteI love your basket of socks. I don't think there is anything better than being able to wear AND display your knitting.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous collection! I can't thank you enough for setting me on the same path. I think I've done about ten pairs now and can't believe I actually feel confident enough about my handiwork to give some away as presents. My husband wears the ones I have made for him too and has actually asked for more! So keep on knitting and inspiring us please
ReplyDeleteit is so cool seeing you knit all those socks <3
DeleteWhat pretty colors! I've thought about giving it a go but I'm worried I'll wear it too much and get holes </3
ReplyDeletethere's really no reason to get holes, make sure your yarn is sock appropriate (20% nylon or so) and give it a go! A year later all my socks are still perfect!
DeleteWhat a lovely (and useful) challenge to yourself. Your socks are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHear hear! There is nothing like knitting socks, like picking out beautiful sock yarns, like matching yarns with wonderful patterns, like finishing a pair of socks and adding them proudly to your hand knit socks collection. Your collection is absolutely stunning!!
ReplyDeleteIt *sounds* like a lot of socks, but I'm starting to believe there is no such thing! :D I am not personally a sock fan, but have yet to make any (that has to wait until after Christmas) - and I've a feeling that knit socks are going to sway me in the way of loving socks after all! I've even managed to convince my Mister that he is going to need a pair as well! :D
ReplyDeletehaha I used to NEVER wear socks. and then I put on a pair of hand knitted one… game changer! between the colors and the comfy factor it's just the best!
DeleteThese are so so beautiful. I really want to try and am a little nervous but yours looks so inviting that I may pluck up the courage!
ReplyDeleteWow, very cool!! I've never knitted socks but I'm sure it would be fun to wear them.
ReplyDeleteAll your socks look beautiful in that basket and probably even more beautiful on your feet! I agree, handknitted socks are the best! Congrats on your one year of sock knitting!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I'll bet they are almost as much fun to look at as they are to wear. :)
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