This is such an interesting pattern. It's almost as if Nancy Bush had designed them as a sampler to demonstrate a range of ideas you can include in a pair of socks. As well as the rather cute fox faces lace pattern itself, there's the lateral braid on the sock cuff; the honeycomb stitch for the heel; the dutch heel (love the dutch heel); and the unusual three sectioned star finish for the toe.
Any problems with these socks have been of my own making. This yarn - 4 ply sock yarn by Angel Yarns UK - has a slight halo and almost felted effect. It would make a wonderful traditional pair of plain or ribbed socks. But it's not ideal for this pattern, which would have been better with a tightly spun yarn with crisp stitch definition. Also, the socks are very snug on me. A sock pattern of 60 stitches on 2.25mm needles is never going to result in a generously (or even moderately) sized sock. But I have a neighbour with small feet who I'm sure would love some hand-knitted socks for next winter.
I like this pattern so much I intend to knit it again in a more suitable yarn.
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You are right, it is a bit of a sampler! It's a shame they are a bit snug on you, the colour is great! You are ahead of me though, I haven't even finished the first sock of this pattern!
love those socks!!!
It is sad they are a bit small
I think I might just knit them next....
Forget the socks tell me about those shoes...ahahhaaha ...now back to the socks- they look absolutely gorgeous with those shoes ;D
Also you've done quite well not to have purchased anything this month. I actually can't believe you may succeed in this difficult task.
I really enjoyed knitting these socks too. Not being a very experienced sock knitter all the different tecniques were a good learning experience too.
the yarn is such a lovely colour, and it looks so nice and soft, im sure they'll be greatly appreciated.
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