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Tres bien ensemble

So this is love. 

12/1/2014

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Knitted socks. A favorite indulgence and true treat for the feet; they would have to be, or nobody would ever knit them. If you're not a sock knitter, you likely consider the entire endeavor absurd. You could buy a drawer-full of socks for a fraction of the cost and time it takes to knit a single pair by hand. You wear them inside shoes and under clothing, for crying out loud. Sock knitting (knitting in general, really) is not the sort of activity that can be explained with logic. You do it because it makes you stupidly happy.     
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If you blog about the things that you knit, you have the added pleasure of grinning ear to ear each time you see pictures of the things you've made. Seriously. Not long ago, those socks were a couple hanks of yarn hanging on a shelf in a shop downtown. String. Wound into a ball. Knit. I'll never get over it. Knitting is JUST. THAT. COOL. Each project has the exact same starting point, but there are hundreds, no, thousands of shapes a project could take (330,879 patterns (and counting) on Ravelry).  
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If there's a more forgiving craft than knitting, I'd be shocked.  Made a mistake?-RIP it back and re-knit. Dropped a stitch?-Pick-it-up and work it back in. Sleeves a smidge short?-Block them out. Completely hate what you made?- Salvage the yarn and make something different. No project is a lost cause. 
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In terms of craft, knitting is my first and true love. I don't know how I got on before it and I can't imagine a life without it. I would feel a little crazy, but I know you know how I feel. 

Pattern: Little Cable Knee Highs-by Purl Soho  
Yarn: 1.5skeins- Madelinetosh Sock in Farmhouse White
17 Comments
Alicia link
12/1/2014 05:51:18 am

Oh my. Those aren't just socks, those are S.O.C.K.S. They are incredible, and look amazing!

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woolythyme link
12/1/2014 06:22:00 am

Those are THE BEST!!!! The little cable!! Adorable!!!! With all the socks I've made over the years (and there are a whole lot, believe me---I've never ever made knee socks. wonder why? need to fix that!)

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zilredloh link
12/1/2014 06:36:47 am

These are a lovely, luxury item of knitted wonderfulness. :D These look great & what a great color.

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Evie link
12/1/2014 08:10:31 am

OH. MY. WORD. I about had a heart attack when I saw the thumbnail for this post, and it just got better when I clicked on it. Those socks are absolute perfection, and as soon as I get this silly sweater for my husband finished (I'm SO close) I'm going to be casting on a pair of these for myself. I really think I might need 5 pairs actually.

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kristieinbc link
12/1/2014 10:09:43 am

What a great post! And those socks are amazing, gorgeous, beautiful,...well, you get the idea! :-)

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Meg
12/1/2014 11:47:18 am

What a lovely bit of luxury!! And you've articulated my loves of knitting so well :)

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Amanda link
12/1/2014 12:44:13 pm

Knitting does make me stupidly happy. Well said! I love being able to take it everywhere with me like a blankie. Love these socks and the cable up the back! I bet they feel luxurious indeed.

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Andria link
12/1/2014 08:12:11 pm

Perfect post, you've got knitting right on the mark. And fab socks to boot!

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Jessi
12/1/2014 11:15:12 pm

So simple but so perfect. I mean simple for you...not me. Let's not play that this is a brilliant skill that you have. Love, Love , LOVE the look!

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Gail link
12/2/2014 10:27:03 am

Awesome socks. Awesome post!

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Katie metzroth link
12/2/2014 12:32:07 pm

Here here! Sock knitting is the best! And these socks look grand!!!

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Tasha link
12/3/2014 01:08:59 am

I can't imagine not knitting! I love to sew, but I could get by without sewing much more easily than knitting. It's a compelling force that I can't explain.

Love your knee socks!

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PendleStitches link
12/3/2014 05:30:45 am

Oh! Perfection!

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Loran link
12/5/2014 05:47:15 am

Fine. You got me making sweaters like it's "no big deal" and NOW I'm jonesing on socks. Oh, and that Neon pattern will now haunt me until I can make IT as well! Seriously GREAT stuff, thank you for having such good taste and being such an inspiration :)

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Maria
1/15/2015 08:12:15 am

I have a question about the construction of these socks. I am in the process and would appreciate help if you don't mind.

Thanks
Maria

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Michelle link
1/15/2015 11:36:32 pm

Hello Maria,

I've sent you a message on Ravelry regarding the heel construction. Happy knitting, Michelle

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Emo Kansas link
1/29/2021 09:59:32 am

Intteresting read

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