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Strawberry Margarita Socks

February 11, 2013 By Carole

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.

 

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  1. Dinah says

    February 11, 2013 at 6:40 am

    Looks like a Valentine.

  2. Jan says

    February 11, 2013 at 6:45 am

    Perfect for Valentine’s Day. And I always love a picot edge!

  3. Kelli Elder says

    February 11, 2013 at 6:46 am

    So sweet! Love the picot edge cuff.

  4. Marilyn says

    February 11, 2013 at 6:57 am

    They are cute! Perfect color for February. 🙂

  5. Dianne says

    February 11, 2013 at 7:48 am

    Oh my goodness, do I love those socks!!!!!

  6. mary says

    February 11, 2013 at 7:55 am

    makes me smile that you’re a rebel…wearing pink striped socks 🙂

  7. margene says

    February 11, 2013 at 7:59 am

    I just love, love, love this sock! You pick the best yarn for socks. They look like a lovely Valentine to yourself!

  8. Linda says

    February 11, 2013 at 8:57 am

    These are really cute socks! They make me want to knit socks again.

  9. Donna says

    February 11, 2013 at 10:15 am

    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!

  10. Kym says

    February 11, 2013 at 10:32 am

    You rebel! 😉 What adorable socks! Absolutely perfect for February.

  11. Knitnana says

    February 11, 2013 at 10:54 am

    I LOVE these!!

  12. Jo-Ann says

    February 11, 2013 at 11:09 am

    Ooooh, I love them! Those colors are delicious together, and I love that you mismatched the stripes – you rebel, you!

  13. Jo says

    February 11, 2013 at 11:58 am

    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?

  14. Kristi aka FiberFool says

    February 11, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    Those are really fun and a great FO for February!

  15. jill says

    February 11, 2013 at 2:26 pm

    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!

  16. Hillary says

    February 11, 2013 at 4:06 pm

    There really is something special about striped socks. They just make me smile.

  17. Ann in the UP says

    February 11, 2013 at 7:43 pm

    Carole, You mad impulsive fool!

    I love -em!

  18. Martha says

    February 11, 2013 at 9:53 pm

    They’re like peppermint sticks!

  19. Helen says

    February 12, 2013 at 3:34 am

    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.

  20. Geri says

    February 12, 2013 at 5:49 am

    Ive been wearing my knitted socks the past few days. Yours are the perfect Valentine socks!

  21. Beth says

    February 12, 2013 at 8:56 am

    Sooooo adorable!

  22. Seanna Lea says

    February 12, 2013 at 12:40 pm

    Those are lovely. I’m going to have to check out Yarntini. There aren’t enough gorgeous striped sock yarns in the world.

  23. Doris says

    February 12, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    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.

  24. Tina Johnstone says

    February 12, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    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.

  25. Kim says

    February 15, 2013 at 5:13 am

    Love, love, love them!!!!

  26. Vicki says

    February 15, 2013 at 4:53 pm

    Oh my, those are adorable!!

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