So, having got over my aversion to taking my own photo… ta da! I’m back, but who knows what hideousness and violations against the fashion world are being committed, just off-camera, hmm? We’ll never know… actually, I am quite stylishly clad today, but you’ll just have to take my word for it. Because the purpose of this post is to reveal my new, and possibly last for a while, sockies. Last, you may ask? am I sick of knitting socks? well, no, I still have enthusiasm for sock-knitting and I still have some sock wool left. But I think I have quite enough socks now :), even Craig is helping himself to my sock drawer occasionally, and I am thinking of making other things from my remaining sock wool… just exactly what is to be revealed sometime in the future…
Do you like my new companion? (Sienna is taking a break from modelling too…) I have included pussycats in my sock pictures before, here, and here, and once a sort-of animal got in on the act here, but this is a first for this green-eyed diva… she is very fluffy and very placid, and has just been treated to a good vigorous brush, so was in the mood for sitting happily and plumply, if briefly, at my feet; that beautiful glossy grey coat setting off my socks to perfection.
Details:
Socks; knitted in Morris Empire Superwash Merino 4 ply in Scarlet Twist (col 453) with Beluga (col 430) heels and toes, based on the pattern for Ladies Sockettes in Patons Knitting Book C11, a circa 1960’s publication
Handknitted socks is pretty hard core crafting! Kind of luxurious too!
Oooh, kitty! *g* She's my favorite color-for-a-cat, too… 🙂
I've been wearing grandma's hand-knitted socks around the apartment the last couple of days. 15°C today, and they call it summer… So, are you making gloves with the rest of your wool? A cute hat? A purse?
Nice socks, love the colour. During the last month you sported many pairs of socks so when I came across some variegated sock wool I thought why not! Carolyn makes great socks. I've never knitted socks before and can't wait to try my hand at it but first things first, I still need to finish my what seems to be never ending jumper.
BTW I love your new model she is gorgeous!
Beautiful and bright color for the onset of winter … I confess … I started to knit a pair of socks a few years ago, I finished the first sock and the second one was forgotten permanent … maybe next winter is the time to regain the inspiration thank to you.
purr-fect
And the socks are fab, too. You are one talented lady!
Beautiful socks! You are so talented. I only knit tube socks because I can't turn the heel.
Lovely socks! Another thing I never adventured myself to make… But I can't take my eyes off the kitty *hypnotized* I think I'm in loooove…
Great looking socks – and I wish my cat was placid and the kind of cat who'd stand for getting a brush!
Such a cute kitty!
Lovely socks and beautiful cat! It is actually too hot here for socks…i think that must be a first, oh well its back to normal temperatures tomorrow, I think me and Fee will be the only happy ones about that!
So fluffy!
It is hard to knit them. But once accomplished, they look just about perfect 🙂
Yes, the color of kitty sure makes that beautiful red wine color pop!
Great socks…as ever.Love the Fur Fairy too.
I thought of your fantastic sock collection on Saturday morning when I was digging through my husbands socks looking for something suitable warm to put on my feet for a rather frosty morning watching rugby! Socks are on my to do list…maybe for next winter!
Beautiful socks. Love the color. They must feel wonderful on your feet.
Thank you so much, Carolyn, for all of your sweet comments on my blog. It's always a lift to my day when I hear from you.
I also wanted to let you know that tomorrow, in about seven and half hours from now, I'll have my dialect/accent video post up. I finally made one. Yea! Complete with bloopers. Hope you enjoy it. Although, I am a little disappointed with myself because I was slumping because I was so tired when I did this. And I thought I could hide my big belly underneath the table, but no chance. Oh, well. It is what it is.
Lovely socks and cat! Both look so warm and snug!
I am always in awe over your sock making ability 🙂
The cat is yours too? She's gorgeous! (Sienna is the beautiful dog isn't it?) They live well together?
Great socks.
Kisses.
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