I finished my mom’s Mother’s Day socks just in time… to arrive one day late in the mail. Oh wells, they’re done! Can we take a moment to appreciate that they’ve technically been on the needles since 2013, however, I had only knit one leg until I picked them back up again on 4/28. Which means that I knit about 80% of a pair of socks in just under 10 days! That has to be some kind of record for me.
These is the Flocked Sock pattern by Sara Morris. It’s a nice, simple sock with a fun little slipped stitch repeat framed by garter stitch columns. I added 2 sts to each garter stitch strip so that they were 6 sts wide, and I did my own thing for the heel and the toe, otherwise they are unmodified. I used Miss Babs Yummy 3-ply sport weight sock yarn in the Autumn Forest colorway. This yarn is so squishy and delightful, it was a joy to work with. If the socks look a bit big in the photos, it’s because my mom has longer feet than me. I knit the feet to about 10″ and had a golf ball sized bit of yarn left. If your feet are any larger than that you might want a shorter cuff (mine were about 6″) or a second skein.
I also finally (finally, finally) finished the knitted jewelry frame that I started for myself after making 6 of them for my bridesmaids and then losing the project bag containing the final one for 8 whole months. Man, it feels good to finish that thing, and I love how organized my jewelry is now. I went all #KonMari uncluttering on my collection, too, so that feels good.
All in all, it’s Friday, the sun is shining, I went on a nice bike ride yesterday, I have a massage and a spinning event to look forward to tomorrow, I’ll likely go for a hike on Sunday, and I finished some socks in record time. I’d say things are looking up! Happy Friday, friends.
That jewelry frame is a fantastic idea! I’ve never seen that before. I even have the perfect frame and a bazillion necklaces that need hanging! Thanks!
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It’s a nifty little project, and works quite well.
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Congratulations on the socks! A lucky mum indeed.
That frame is perfection! What is the stitch pattern you used?
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It’s the same pattern as in the Leyburn socks and it’s a free Lion Brand pattern http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/quilted-lattice-knit-jewelry-frame
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Lovely finished projects! I love the yarn colour in the jewelry holder. It’s very pretty! I bet your mum will love the socks.
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Love the frame, so clever. And I am sure you mom will love the socks no matter when they arrive.
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Hooray for finished Mother’s Day socks! They are so pretty. I love the colors of your knitted jewelry frame. Such a perfect way to show off both your knitting and trinkets.
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They’re lovely!
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Love those socks, hey have such rich texture! and that jewelry frame is SO pretty.
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Thanks! I think the richness is largely due to the yarn, it’s so plush and cushy!
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