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Pink Socks from SpiderWoman

35 Comments / Knitting, Socks / March 8, 2016

I’m a lucky girl and I have some really good friends. Some are even invisible. One of my oldest (as in longest known) invisible friends is the famous Ms. Brigette (aka SpiderWoman). Brigette leaves fabulous comments, aids and abets my fabric obsession, and sends me sock yarn gifts. Some time ago, she sent this pretty pink and green sock yarn and I’ve just now finished these socks. (I know, I should be knitting pretty fall colors, but I’m always a season behind.)

Pink Socks

I’m not sure what kind of yarn it is. It’s so soft and comfy though, and it behaves just like Lorna’s Laces (note the pooling), so I’m guessing it’s a Lorna’s Lace Sock Yarn.

Pink Socks

The pattern on the main part of the sock is actually from a man’s sock pattern in the book Knitting Vintage Socks by Nancy Bush. I chose it because it reminded me of half-square triangles. Can you see them if I zoom in on the sock?

Pink Socks

The half square triangle look is pretty much lost with this yarn, but that’s ok. I still think they’re pretty. I’m hoarding a piece of Meadow from the Children at Play fabric line so that I can make a matching shirt next spring.

Pink Socks

Dear Brigette,

Thank you for the beautiful yarn! But Really. You didn’t need to go and get that spider to bite for us all to call your SpiderWoman. I’ve always thought you are AMAZING and I’m REALLY glad you’re finally feeling better. So, no more death-defying acts — ok? We’re perfectly happy with your awesome recipes and beautiful quilts!

XOXO,
Anna

35 thoughts on “Pink Socks from SpiderWoman”

  1. brigette

    oh no!
    THAT’S where that yarn went! i’ve been looking all over for it and i gave it to YOU?
    j/k. the color is Watermelon. The brand is:
    Claudia’s Hand Painted Yarns, it’s Fingerng weight, 100% Merino Wool. i got mine at http://www.alpacadirect.com you can also get it at claudiaco.com
    you really shouldn’t be linking to my site, i haven’t posted for MONTHS. i’ll have to post in a jiffy.

  2. periwinkle

    Gorgeous socks and such pretty colours . Sorry I’ve been a bit absent lately, I thought having both boys at school would give me more time but it’s turned out to be just the opposite , oh , and I’ve got a job interview on Tuesday …biting fingernails right now gulp

  3. Rachel

    Very appropriate post seeing how it is almost Socktober… Beautiful socks! I saw the half-square triangles. :) No need for socks here today, though. It’s so HOT! (Where was this weather in July, huh?)

  4. Sew Create It - Jane

    Gorgeous socks! They look incredible comfortable and will be just the thing to keep your tootsies warm over the winter…(BTW that’s the next season that’s heading your way…just a heads up :o)

  6. dianne

    just look at those pretty pink and green sockies!!! really, really pretty! and i’m relieved to know that i’m not the only person in the World who sees quilt blocks everywhere i look.

  10. Amy

    Anna,
    I.love.those.socks! The fabric is right up my alley too. How’s the kitchen work coming? We still haven’t figured out what we will do…for now painting and new carpet is in our future. Have the leaves started turning where you are?

    Love,
    Amy

  11. Vreni

    Great socks! Just right for the cooler season! Did you really got bitten by a spider? Or maybe I just don’t understand some insider joke?

  12. Bonnie

    Love the color and pattern on the socks. I have two different sock projects waiting in the wings. With the weather getting cooler I’m itching to start. Got to finish the rug first though.

  13. Caroline

    What cheerful socks! I’m so glad Brigette posted what they were. I have more sock yarn than I will need for months and months, but……well, you know.

    That fabric is so pretty too. I have actually started a little quilt finally, so maybe I’ll be buying some fabric from you for my next project:)

  18. Cootie Connie

    I can’t wait till I learn how to knit socks but I am not there yet, still learning step by step. On my needles now is a large wool wrap that has a variety of stitches and it’s knitted in sections, kind of like building with blocks, do a bit, then add some more, and so on. Beautiful fabric too!

  19. Karin

    Love those socks! Gosh, I’ve been so busy I haven’t been able to stop by lately. :( Only a few more weeks until market and then we get to meet! Eek! I’m so excited. :)

  22. Lesley

    What gorgeous socks – I love pink and green together :o)

    Might have to go and investigate that sock book as I do believe I haven’t yet got that one in my own personal craft library.

    xx

  23. Penny

    there you go again showing off your crazy knitting skills! I know I’ve said this before but I wish I didn’t get so constipated when I try to knit! Maybe I should take a laxative and lock myself in my room for a couple of days and see if I can work through it? Maybe? Maybe not?

  26. Elaine/MuddlingThrough

    I try not to look when you have socks. I try not to be jealous. I wish I could knit. I’ve tried. My brain just won’t wrap around it. Now that I’ve quit whining, I LOVE those socks, they are just gorgous. And I’m only a teeeeeeny bit jealous. LOL

  28. Doni

    Those are beautiful socks Anna!! And seeing such gorgeous socks always makes me want to get knitting a pair. And I do need to get back on the sock knitting bandwagon, because I am about 8 pairs behind on my self imposed monthly sock knitting goal. Where does the time go?? LOL

  29. Isabelle

    Seeing such gorgeous socks never makes me want to knit, alas. I don’t think I have either the sock or the knitting gene. (I do wear socks, you understand. They’re all black and so they all match and I buy them at the supermarket. I think I’ll shut up now. Except to say that your socks are lovely.)

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