Wednesday 18 June 2008

can't stop lookin at my feet....


This week I started wearing the first pair of socks I have knitted and I must say I love them! They fit perfectly and are so comfortable. The gorgeous, vibrant Colinette Jitterbug yarn is such a stunning colour that I can't keep my eyes off them. I wanted to make use of the space dyed colours, so knitted them in a slip stitch pattern which holds stiches over a few rows. The flecks of dark colour, I feel, make the spikey nature of the stitch more prominent, which fits in with the tropical theme I had in mind. If you fancy knitting them yourself, the pattern will be in my forthcoming book, Knitters Palette.
Only trouble with them is, now I am addicted. I have since knitted one and a half pairs, both gifts, and have another two pairs planned for myself. When will I get any work done......?!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I cant stop looking at them either - What fabulous socks! Bright, fun and look so comfy. Well made Monty! Make more and sell them on your website so I can get my hands on them as its Winter here in Australia and they would be perfect! Thank you for sharing and keep knitting such great stuff!

claire montgomerie said...

thanks! keep an eye out on the website, i am beavering away at some exciting things at the mo and you never know what will appear....hopefully sooner rather than later!!!