15 August 2011

basic boy socks

And here are the anniversary socks I knit for G,

using madelinetosh Tosh Sock in Cider (which I now see perfectly matches our front porch!) and the Basic Boy Socks pattern from Purls of Wisdom.

I made two mods to the pattern, replacing the stockinette heel with a slip-stitch heel and lengthening the foot by three rows. But next time, I'd also use smaller needles for the ribbed cuffs to make them a bit tighter.

G says they're quite comfy, and he's already worn them once. I worry it might be a bit hot for wool socks, but as long as he isn't wearing them with sandals I won't say a word!

10 comments:

  1. Love the color - they look very cozy :)

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  2. definitively NOT with sandals!!!

    You're whizzing through socks... I like this colour, would look good in Parade too.

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  3. Oh dear... can't get the idea of the socks with sandals out of my head! They are very smart!

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  4. Maybe socks an' sandles will be come into fashion soon :p

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  5. The way this summer's going he'll need them with boots! They look so comfy!

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  6. Oh, I dunno -- I think the sandals would be a good look! >;-D

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  7. Beautifully done Kristina, lovely colour choices too. Can't wait to see you and any knitting you're doing next week if you can bring it with you! xx

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  8. I haven't really given up my socks this summer - it being so chilly and all. But not with sandals, I promise. Your knitting productivity puts me to shame.

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  9. You're very lucky to have such an appreciative customer! My dearest won't even entertain the idea of a pair *sigh*.

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  10. oooh gorgeous, you are now the most prolific sock knitter I know!

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