I love reading other people's blogs because I get great ideas from them! Recently I saw the awesome Peppermint Twist socks that Knit Purl Gurl made and I fell in love! I have never made socks before but I really wanted to try them now!!
I used Peppermint Twist sock yarn from Spinning Fates and this awesome sock pattern from Ravelry. I also used the videos from Lion Brand to help with all the complicated turning of the heal and gussets (never knew my socks had gussets before!)
I took advantage of the kids and hubby being out of town and got these done in a week. I'm not sure how often I'll make socks but it was fun to do!
And here are more pictures from the process of making them!!
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| double pointed needles look crazy! |
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| looks more like a ancient foot trap! |
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| look how nicely the stripes line up! |
They are great - now, I can't wait to start on mine!
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Hi Velma... thanks for popping over to my blog...and becoming a follower.. I'm following you too now :) I love the photos of your toes poking out of the sock.. I haven't been brave enough to try DPNs yet! You have made some beautiful blankets.. are you going to make a square for the Beautiful Blogger Blanket of 2012...it would be lovely! :)x
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