I usually show you something I’ve finished when I post the title Wednesdays Are For Knitting. This week, though, I need your help selecting a sock pattern. You see, it has been determined, by Hannah and I, that I will knit her socks to wear on her wedding day. She’s wearing these adorable Kate Spade sparkly sneakers and we think a pair of hand knit socks will be just.the.thing.
I was going to knit the socks with some Fleece Artist yarn I’ve hard for ages but I was . . . ahem . . . perusing The Loopy Ewe the day after we made this decision and I found Dream In Color Smooshy (with cashmere) in a beautiful shade of blue called . . . wait for it . . . Iceland. It was fate, I tell you.
The truth is that Hannah would be perfectly fine with a pair of my plain ole picot edge socks. But. These are wedding socks, friends, and I feel like they need to be a little extra, you know? There are things to consider, though. One is that Hannah isn’t a big fan of too much going on with socks. Another is that the pattern needs to be simple enough that I can get them done without fussing over them too much. I was really leaning towards my old standby, Feather and Fan, because the pattern is easily memorized and I know they will fit. But then I thought, I’ve got an arsenal of knitting experts at my disposal. Perhaps I’m missing out on a pattern that would be perfectly wonderful for wedding socks.
So, I’m asking. Given all I’ve mentioned, what sock pattern would you recommend I use?
Inquiring minds want to know!
“Vintage Fairy Lights” by Helen Stewart – sock pattern available in Ravelry. Many Icelanders embrace the concept of elves so this pattern would be a nod to that tradition. I’ve knit this pattern and it does turn out well. Wishing much happiness to your daughter!
I really like the feather and fan!?
Something very lacy, but I don’t know what? The sparkly sneaks are quite a statement, and you would want something congruent.
What a brilliant idea and what gorgeous yarn! That color is perfect! I have some literary suggestions… which I thought might be perfect with that yarn and those shoes!
1. From Ambrose Smith’s Miss Marple Collection… Poison Pen Socks. (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/poison-pen-socks)
2. From Ambrose’s Sense and Sensibility Collection… Elinor Socks (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/elinor-socks)
Girl… you got lotsa knitting to do! 🙂 If you need some help… I would be happy to volunteer! XO
I think you should knit a pattern that is quick and fits, but maybe include something special that denotes the day. Maybe some duplicate stitching with their initials or the date? You are much more a sock wizard than I! I am going to love seeing the picture of this wedding.
I really like the feather and fan!?
Ooooo! Check out any of Helen Stewart’s socks. They are lovely – and many of her designs would be perfect for Hannah (her taste, especially — simple with a bit of elegance). Helen’s patterns are also incredibly well-written and a joy to knit. That yarn is just gorgeous! XO
This is a great idea and I love that yarn! I like the feather and fan idea, but here are a couple of other suggestions.
Mint Tea Socks (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mint-tea-socks)
Heart Socks (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heart-socks-3) If Hannah wants uncomplicated socks you could just do a couple of hearts instead of a whole string of them.
I can’t wait to see the Iceland wedding socks. Cast on and get knitting!
I am just knitting my first pair of socks with a all over pattern so I am no expert but I would agree with Helen Stewart sock patterns. She has some lovely patterns. And I love Hannah’s style!
I love it. Socks, in Icelandic Blue!
A few favorites of mine, no order, just as I came across them–
1. Black Rose Sock Suzi Anvin
2. Nutkin Sock Beth Lapensee Knitzi.com
3. Jaywalker Socks Grumperina
4. Girl on Fire Cookie A
5. Monkey Sock Cookie A
6. Sleepy Hollow Sock Lori Law
I’ve knit all of these several times. I’ve made many others but these are ones I return to on a regular basis.
(Thanks to the Yarn Harlot’s Ravelry Archive (searched by sock), for the assist on the names. I found many of them through her blogging.)
Looks like you’ve found some beautiful yarn! What about showing Hannah some of the patterns and let her choose? The idea of a pattern with hearts appeals to me, but I love feather and fan also. If she’s wearing sneakers, maybe she’d like a pair of anklets instead? Ravelry has lots of choices: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#query=anklets At any rate find something fun and have a great time preparing for this exciting occasion!
I like the Fairy idea!
Beautiful yarn and you’ve gotten some great suggestions here. I do like feather & fan and the heart pattern Bonny suggested is good. A pattern I recently used is “I Smell Snow” (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/i-smell-snow) – easy to knit, easy to memorize and Iceland & snow! Can’t wait to see what you knit up!
Maybe mock 2×2 cable.
I have nothing to offer but virtual support and encouragement! I saw the photo and immediately thought Something Blue … and Something ICELAND Blue is clearly meant to be!
Not a sock knitter, so I’m no help. I do have to state for the record that I would have been disappointed if you had left this yarn behind after discovering it. And yes, something blue (and new)!
So many great suggestions! I immediately thought of a new release I saw the other day… Lavender Field Socks by Helen Stewart. They have just a little bit of lace & a pretty edging. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lavender-fields-socks
Something Old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. Old “Feather and Fan pattern”, New sock yarn, something blue yarn…just don’t know what is borrowed? Time? needles?
Here are 2 patterns that are quite plain, with hearts, if Hannah is into that: Love Struck Hearts by Terri Knight, and A Pair of Hearts Socks by Donna Edgar