I finished a pair of “man socks” last week and you all know what an accomplishment that is. They were worth it, though, because Dale is absolutely in love with these socks.
He says they fit better than any socks I’ve knit for him before. I attribute it to two things: 1) my knitting skillz and 2) the yarn.
Dream in Color Smooshy Sock. This is good stuff, people. Really good stuff.
I was worried that I wouldn’t get both socks out of a full skein so I did a contrasting toe with some Louet Gems I had lying around. But honestly, I didn’t need to do that. Got that? You can get a pair of man socks out of one skein of this yarn.
I call them Dale’s Dreamy Socks. A play on the yarn name and a tribute to how Dale looks at me whenever I knit something for him.
Man Socks. They might just enhance your relationship.
molly! Said,
Nice socks! I am very impressed, I have never actually cast on for a giant pair of man socks. But those look dreamy indeed! Maybe someday…
Julie Said,
Nice socks! Will that skein do a size 12 pair of ginormous hubby socks?
Carol Said,
I hear nothing but good about this yarn! Now if only I could start a pair! They’re really nice!
Kirsten Said,
I love those contrast-y toes even though they weren’t necessary!
Sweet name!
Kathy Said,
They look great!
Karen Said,
The socks are handsome. I’ll have to add some of that yarn to my future purchaes list!
Julie Said,
Nice looking man socks!
Chris Said,
Nice! I bet they feel divine.
Kim Said,
Well done!
Norma Said,
Those are GREAT. You know me — I actually prefer plain socks and mannish colors in my socks. I’m weird, I know.
Mama-E Said,
everything is better in Dream in Color!
PumpkinMama Said,
They look perfect! Love that color.
Robin in VA Said,
Very, very nice!!
Lucia Said,
Those are the nicest (and most family-friendly) marital aids I’ve ever seen.
Amy O' Said,
You have inspired me – I WILL finish the socks I started for my hubby about a year and a half ago…
Beth Said,
I like the contrasting toe. Maybe that’s why I’ve had trouble with knitting socks – I’m using the wrong yarn!
Kate Said,
Want to hear something sad? Really sad? My DH Jeff *doesn’t want socks*! Seriously! What am I supposed to do?
I think he has it in his mind that all handknit socks are brightly colored lacey cabley creations. Perhaps if I show him those gorgeous ones you just made, he’ll change his mind. “See, hon? Carole’s husband wears socks!”
They are gorgeous, though. Love the contrasting toe!
Wool Winder Said,
They look great! The contrasting toe is a nice touch, though it’s nice to know it wasn’t needed. What size needle did you use?
Marcia Cooke Said,
Those are good-looking socks! My hubby loves his handknit ones, too!
Deb Said,
You’re going to thank me for showing remarkable restraint and not calling the name I was thinking of when you said they might enhance your relationship. But it’s very difficult …..
Ina Said,
Excellent man sock! Unobtrusive enough for a man, interesting enough for a knitter – and comfortable to boot!
Laura Said,
That last line is exactly what my husband keeps telling me – Seriously! And can you believe I have Never Knit Him Anything?!
Danielle Said,
Nice work — I wish Thom would wear his man socks more often, but he saves them for cold days.
Manise Said,
Very nice and in a great Manly color. Is that a plain vanilla sock pattern?
Kristi aka Fiber Fool Said,
Ooo, that’s wonderful to know the put up is enough for man socks! They look wonderfully comfortable. Just don’t let Dale talke to Drew right now
Paula Said,
Very nice. My DH keeps picking wild yarn out of my stash for his size 13 socks.
Manise Said,
Never mind! Found it on Ravelry!
margene Said,
I can see the fit very, very well! I have some Smooshy in my stash. Might be time to give it a go…socks for ME!
michaele Said,
Cute – I like the contrast tow, evn if it wasn’t necessary.
And I have learned that man socks more than pay for the work you put into them in love and affection. Took my husband 6 months to have the guts to try on the socks I made for him out of Koigu (he was worried he’d ruin them!). Now he can’t stop begging for more!!
michaele Said,
oh man, I must need my caffeine! Sorry about those typos…
Leslie Said,
Very nice! I’ve never tried that yarn but it sure looks lovely.
Cheryl S. Said,
They look wonderful, and I like the toes! But now I’m going to feel guilty all day. Larry loves his socks, and I know I need to make more for him.
Carrie Said,
LOL – I knit some recently for my husband and when I bullied him into a photoshoot, he refused to take them off. I should probably wash them – it’s been a month…
maryse Said,
wow, the little yarn shop in my town (that i never go to because all she carries is lots and lots of baby yarn) actually carries this yarn! i’ll definitely have to go. i always feel bad about not going because she’s a really nice lady.
Bridget Said,
Very nice! My husband felted the last (and it may very well be THE last) pair of socks I knit him. He’s in sock time out right now.
Cookie Said,
Wonderful man socks, Carole! Dale is a lucky man. It’s good to know that I can get a pair of man socks out of a skein of Smooshy.
Right now, I’d happily settle for a photo of my man in his socks. Or just the socks. Can you tell I’m running out of ideas for the blog? *L*
SpiderWomanKnits Said,
Nice Socks! I am making socks for my hubby right now (first time) and had a freak out moment/busted out the kitchen scale when I didn’t think I could get a sock out of a ball each of Regia. But I learned “Yes you can, too.” There wasn’t much to spare but it does work out.
Happy Feet, Dale!
Jess Said,
Great socks! Man socks can enhance your relationship… my husband went on a business trip and left me an “I love you note”… at the bottom it said “PS, you make radical socks!”. lol!
Vicki Said,
Hahaha, that’s pretty good. Perhaps it could be said that one way to a man’s heart is through his feet. ; )
JessaLu Said,
They look awesome!
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Julia Said,
Very nice! I have a skein of that somewhere…Isn’t it nice to have a man that can appreciate the hand knits? Hee.
Beth S. Said,
Yep. Those are perfect man-socks, exactly as they are. Lucky Dale!
Chris H Said,
Oh, very nice! Bill wants me to make him some socks, but I’ve been holding off. He’s REALLY hard on socks, and I don’t know if I could cope…LOL.
michelle Said,
My new found love of Dream in Color had me knowing what yarn that was before even scrolling down. I love that stuff!! So smooshy, and the yardage is amazing – being one that has man sized feet herself
Loving Dale’s Happy Feet
Micki Said,
Great socks! Love that DIC Black Parade.
I’ll be forever grateful that I married a man with size 7 feet. Knitting socks for him is no more arduous than knitting socks for myself.
Julia in KW Said,
Lovely socks! My husband still looks at me like I’m a marvel for knitting him socks…he loves, loves, loves them and is in awe and wonder that I can do this…(how great is that!) And he prefers the contrasting toe. Again – lovely socks!
Alarming Female Said,
I love a man who appreciates talent!
Debi Said,
Ok toots, yes the socks are dreamy but the time has come for you to try TOE UPS!!!!! Who needs the stress of knowing if you’ll have enough yarn?
I’ll mentor you and I’ll be very gentle…you’ve got the skillz, let’s do it, baby!!!!
Cynthia Said,
Love the socks Carole! I am in fact knitting on a pair of the same colour (for my D post, even though I have yet to post on C!) and the experience is marvelous – love the yarn, looove the colour! I can completely understand why Dale loves them so much (okay I will stop gushing now).
Laurie Said,
Beautiful socks! I do appreciate the knowledge that a pair of man socks can come from one skein. Takes away some of the fear and loathing at the end of the knit….
theLady Said,
I agree with Debi – toe-ups all the way! I wound my Dream in Color into 2 balls to be sure I’d have enough. It’s a brilliant trick, I tell you!
Nice socks!
Wanda Said,
I was thinking that I needed to knit my M a new pair of socks. He wants black socks, so I’m knitting grey socks as a compromise. Hee!
Teyani Said,
dreamy indeed !
~Kristie Said,
An entire pair of mans socks with one skein? Impressive.
They look dreamy, so you’ve named them perfectly. Lucky guy!