Wednesday, November 07, 2012

Paintbox socks!

It's time to wear socks again! I've pawed through my sock drawer, finding a few with holes in them (always at the bottom of the heel), and retired those, but they were replaced with new ones immediately. One can never have enough hand knit socks, I tell you!

I fell in love with this yarn, when the Ladies of Wandering Cat Yarns showed it off, and was lucky to get it as a gift!!! I had to cast on right away to see how they would knit up.

WCY-Transitions Alley Cat-Paint Box-merin-nylon-460yds-gift from Rhonda

With yarn as colorful as this one, no elaborate stitch pattern was needed, but to stave off boredom, I added a little texture to the socks.

Wandering Cat Yarns Alley Cat-Paint Box socks done

I really like how they turned out, and they wear very well. I've already washed them several times in the washing machine, and even put them in the dryer once, and they still fit wonderfully.

Wandering Cat Yarns Alley Cat-Paint Box socks done

yarn: Wandering Cat Yarns-Transitions Alley Cat-Paint Box-Merino/Nylon-460yds-gift from Rhonda - 1 skein

pattern: my own

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16 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 07, 2012 9:07 a.m.

    Absolutely gorgeous :) I wish I could knit socks!
    xo,
    wink

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  2. knottygnomeNovember 07, 2012 9:46 a.m.

    wow that is gorgeous yarn and it made such lovely socks!

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  3. momsue84November 07, 2012 9:55 a.m.

    Gorgeous socks!! I have got to snag some of this delicious yarn!!

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  4. SharonNovember 07, 2012 10:11 a.m.

    Your new socks remind me of springtime, so cheery. They have just the right amount of texture, too.

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  5. WanderingcatstudioNovember 07, 2012 10:18 a.m.

    I'm going to have to get Mom to try and make some more of that.

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  6. monicaNovember 07, 2012 1:31 p.m.

    Those are lovely socks! I love the colors.

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  7. MaritaNovember 07, 2012 1:52 p.m.

    Absolut tolle Farben sind das und das Muster kommt wunderbar raus.

    LG Marita

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  8. SangeethaNovember 07, 2012 2:04 p.m.

    Gorgeous socks. I love the way the striping on both socks is the same. Lovely work, I wish I could knit like you.
    Love.

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  9. SusanNovember 07, 2012 2:44 p.m.

    Words cannot describe how much I love those socks!

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  10. BeverlyNovember 07, 2012 6:29 p.m.

    Love them. I wish there was more available.

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  11. Grammy BraxtonNovember 07, 2012 7:36 p.m.

    Beautiful. I love the colors. Makes me really wish I could knit.

    Sharon

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  12. AliceNovember 08, 2012 2:22 a.m.

    gorgeous yarn, gorgeous socks. Love the heel pattern, lovely!
    X

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  13. Colorful SocksNovember 08, 2012 3:14 a.m.

    Bright and Gorgeous socks.Wonderful sets of color.A good choice as Christmas gift.

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  14. hakuchoNovember 10, 2012 6:30 p.m.

    Lovely colors...love the socks!

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  15. 2pawNovember 10, 2012 10:07 p.m.

    What absolutely beautiful socks.

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  16. Life's a StitchNovember 18, 2012 5:35 a.m.

    Feet dressed as rainbows are certainly happy feet!

    Happy belated Birthday to you.

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