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Tres bien ensemble

Slivers of Sunlight.

1/30/2015

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Cold weather clothes are, generally, not as fun as their warm weather counterparts. Warmth, for me, is a priority above all else during this season, and very often I find myself in a uniform of grey and black, blending into the monochromatic background that winter in a concrete kingdom brings with it. 
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Still, even on the grayest days winter has to offer, slivers of sunlight can be found peeking between buildings, a reminder that spring will be back. In very much the same way, little pops of color on top of the black and the grey help to brighten my mood and give me a little boost. It's still perpetually dark outside, but we've made it to other side of January, and the sun sticks around a while longer each day. How do you cope with winter? 
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Pattern: White Stuff by Juliana Frychel, modified to eliminate patterning across the back of the leg and include a longer cuff.
Yarn: Rohrspatz & Wollmeise Sockenwolle
24 Comments
Becca link
1/30/2015 04:38:24 am

Lovely socks! They really make for a nice, unexpected pop of color poking out from your boots.

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Michelle link
2/4/2015 11:34:53 pm

Thanks, Becca. I was pleasantly surprised by how easy I find it wear bold colors as accent pieces. I'm still working on having bold garments as the "main event". :-D

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Miss Crayola Creepy link
1/30/2015 05:41:50 am

Beautiful, beautiful socks! And such a lovely color combo!

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Michelle link
2/4/2015 11:35:34 pm

Thank you!

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Ashley link
1/30/2015 08:56:15 am

Love these! I still don't think I'd be able to muscle through knee-high socks, but I guess after a whole fingering-weight dress, these probably seem like a breeze!

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Michelle link
2/4/2015 11:36:30 pm

Haha. Maybe you'll surprise yourself? I always find it easier to get through tedious projects when I really want whatever garment I'm working on. :-D

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Carla link
1/30/2015 11:10:24 am

Oh those socks look so pretty and happy!!
I think I need a pair like those!

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Michelle link
2/4/2015 11:37:42 pm

Thanks, Carla! I hope you do make a pair of knee highs! They would be a saucy addition to one of your great vintage dresses!

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Kathryn link
1/30/2015 03:42:57 pm

those are lovely socks, great colours & they look so cosy! Like you I need bits of bright colours in the winter to keep me happy. And those boots are gorgeous!

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Michelle link
2/4/2015 11:39:13 pm

They are very cozy socks! The boots are serious workhorses. I've worn them through three winters now with minimal upkeep. I owe them a trip to the cobbler to be re-soled. :-D

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Jillian - SewUnravelled link
1/30/2015 04:38:56 pm

I LOVE these! Such a great way to add snuggly colour, even if it is the middle of summer here ;)

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Michelle` link
2/4/2015 11:40:27 pm

Oh, how I am jealous of you down there in the southern hemisphere! In my next life, I think I will be a bird so I can migrate during the winter. (HAHA).

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tanyamaile link
1/30/2015 11:00:59 pm

I love those socks! Those colors and the stripes -- PERFECT! They also so great with your boots and look super warm.

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Michelle link
2/4/2015 11:41:29 pm

Thanks, Tanya. Striping sock yarns are always a lot of fun to knit. I'm never sure how it's going to look until I finish knitting.

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kristieinbc link
1/30/2015 11:43:19 pm

Wonderful socks! I admire you for being able to knit knee socks. That's a lot of stitches! :-)

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Michelle link
2/4/2015 11:42:01 pm

:-D It helps that I have very short legs. :-D

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Shelley link
2/1/2015 07:03:54 am

Love this post!! I too struggle with keeping things bright and interesting in the winter, and these socks totally cheer me up. Thanks!!

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Michelle link
2/4/2015 11:43:31 pm

Thanks Shelley! It is certainly more difficult to find cheerful color options in the winter. Thank goodness we're able to choose our own textiles and be less restricted by what's available in shops!

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Alicia link
2/2/2015 12:07:48 am

Knee socks are such a feat of perseverance, and they're lovely!

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Michelle link
2/4/2015 11:43:56 pm

Thanks, Alicia. :-D

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katie metzroth link
2/2/2015 05:43:37 am

why no patterning on the back of the leg? for warmth?

These look GREAT! :) Were you worried you'd run out of yarn?

my secret for coping with winter is to live in Texas which would seem like an amazing idea, but Cedar Fever is a b1tch.

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Michelle link
2/4/2015 11:46:41 pm

I didn't pattern the back of the leg, because I was worried it would be too bulky. I'm terribly boring with my socks. I like things pretty vanilla, with a little swirl- mostly, due to comfort. :-D

Mike spent most of last winter in TX. It was hard to not envy him when he'd return tan and cheerful. What is Cedar Fever? I don't think we have that in IL.

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Kiwimel link
2/2/2015 05:57:36 pm

I love these, such bright colours and they look so cheerful - what a great way to add a smile to your day :)

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Michelle link
2/4/2015 11:48:12 pm

Thanks!

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