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Dale’s Dreamy Socks
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.
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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…
Nice socks! Will that skein do a size 12 pair of ginormous hubby socks?
I hear nothing but good about this yarn! Now if only I could start a pair! They’re really nice!
I love those contrast-y toes even though they weren’t necessary!
Sweet name!
They look great!
The socks are handsome. I’ll have to add some of that yarn to my future purchaes list!
Nice looking man socks!
Nice! I bet they feel divine.
Well done!
Those are GREAT. You know me — I actually prefer plain socks and mannish colors in my socks. I’m weird, I know.
everything is better in Dream in Color!
They look perfect! Love that color.
Very, very nice!!
Those are the nicest (and most family-friendly) marital aids I’ve ever seen.
You have inspired me – I WILL finish the socks I started for my hubby about a year and a half ago…
I like the contrasting toe. Maybe that’s why I’ve had trouble with knitting socks – I’m using the wrong yarn! 🙂
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!
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?
Those are good-looking socks! My hubby loves his handknit ones, too!
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 …..
Excellent man sock! Unobtrusive enough for a man, interesting enough for a knitter – and comfortable to boot!
That last line is exactly what my husband keeps telling me – Seriously! And can you believe I have Never Knit Him Anything?!
Nice work — I wish Thom would wear his man socks more often, but he saves them for cold days.
Very nice and in a great Manly color. Is that a plain vanilla sock pattern?
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 😉
Very nice. My DH keeps picking wild yarn out of my stash for his size 13 socks.
Never mind! Found it on Ravelry!
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!
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!!
oh man, I must need my caffeine! Sorry about those typos…
Very nice! I’ve never tried that yarn but it sure looks lovely.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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*
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!
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!
Hahaha, that’s pretty good. Perhaps it could be said that one way to a man’s heart is through his feet. ; )
They look awesome! :o)
Very nice! I have a skein of that somewhere…Isn’t it nice to have a man that can appreciate the hand knits? Hee.
Yep. Those are perfect man-socks, exactly as they are. Lucky Dale! 🙂
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.
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 🙂
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.
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!
I love a man who appreciates talent!
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!!!! 🙂
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).
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….