I have my first finished socks of 2013 to show you today.
They are a beautiful pair of pink, white and red striped socks. The yarn is Yarntini and the color is called Strawberry Daiquiri. I’m more of a margarita girl, though, so I call them my Strawberry Margarita Socks. I deliberately mismatched the stripes this time and I think that makes them even cuter.
Plus, it makes me feel all rebellious and stuff when the picot edges and toes don’t exactly match from sock to sock.
I simply adore that these stripes are not all the same width. A wide pink stripe sandwiched between shorter stripes of red and white makes for a very striking combination, I think.
As I processed this particular photo I couldn’t help but admire those tiny, even stitches. Have you ever really looked at a handknit sock? I sort of take them for granted but there are thousands of stitches in each one and sometimes it’s good to take a step back and admire them.
I am knitter, hear me roar.
Dinah Said,
Looks like a Valentine.
Jan Said,
Perfect for Valentine’s Day. And I always love a picot edge!
Kelli Elder Said,
So sweet! Love the picot edge cuff.
Marilyn Said,
They are cute! Perfect color for February.
Dianne Said,
Oh my goodness, do I love those socks!!!!!
mary Said,
makes me smile that you’re a rebel…wearing pink striped socks
margene Said,
I just love, love, love this sock! You pick the best yarn for socks. They look like a lovely Valentine to yourself!
Linda Said,
These are really cute socks! They make me want to knit socks again.
Donna Said,
They make me think of Valentines Day, but hey, I’ll take a Margarita on Valentines Day anytime. And most of all, they look warm!
Kym Said,
You rebel!
What adorable socks! Absolutely perfect for February.
Knitnana Said,
I LOVE these!!
Jo-Ann Said,
Ooooh, I love them! Those colors are delicious together, and I love that you mismatched the stripes – you rebel, you!
Jo Said,
Grrrr! Daiquiris are stupid–haven’t had one for about 40 years! I love mismatched stripes. You didn’t mention the blizzard? Were you spared?
Kristi aka FiberFool Said,
Those are really fun and a great FO for February!
jill Said,
Yowza! I love them! What a cheery pair to remind you that spring isn’t too far away. And yes, those tiny stitches – such a labor, but one so worthwhile!
Hillary Said,
There really is something special about striped socks. They just make me smile.
Ann in the UP Said,
Carole, You mad impulsive fool!
I love -em!
Martha Said,
They’re like peppermint sticks!
Helen Said,
Very pretty. I am slow to knit sweaters because of all those stitches, but lately I’ve wondered if I’ve not knit multitudes of ‘sweaters’ in disguise. I’m actually afraid to do the math and find out it so. I usually use 2.5 mm needles.
I love your very girly socks with such a dainty edge.
Geri Said,
Ive been wearing my knitted socks the past few days. Yours are the perfect Valentine socks!
Beth Said,
Sooooo adorable!
Seanna Lea Said,
Those are lovely. I’m going to have to check out Yarntini. There aren’t enough gorgeous striped sock yarns in the world.
Doris Said,
Those are adorable! I have looked at the stitches in a handknit sock before… it is amazing to see all the tiny stitches lined up in a row.
Tina Johnstone Said,
do you knit socks on dpns or circulars? I don’t even see a hint of a ladder, so I’m guessing circulars. These are gorgeous.
I went in search of this yarn and the etsy shop is closed for maternity leave… Hoping I can talk her into making some more of this colorway when she opens the door again… thanks for sharing.
Tina J.
Kim Said,
Love, love, love them!!!!
Vicki Said,
Oh my, those are adorable!!