I finished these a few days ago and felt like I should get them up on the blog before I hand them off to my friend, Susan. The pattern is Hermione’s Everyday Socks, a free and fairly ubiquitous sock favorite on Ravelry. It’s an easy pattern repeat that works well with variegated sock yarn. The yarn is Pagewood Farms Chugiak in Army Girl. It reminds me of fall apples. I did it toe-up with a heel flap, rather than top-down as the pattern specifies.
These are hasty kid-just-went-down-for-a-nap photos, so you can see the line from the hand knit socks I was wearing all morning above the cuff of these. I’ve got a few other projects hanging out on the needles. One is a secret birthday project, one is Linum Tee (which I can’t seem to make myself want to finish though I am maybe 2 inches from doing so), then I have Simple Skyp socks, a pair of Regia Flourmania socks that I haven’t photographed yet, and a Like Sleeves for Kids. I’m thinking of casting on a Vitamin D any second, because it seems like a great summer to fall transition piece.
Did you use a tutorial for the heel? I don’t make socks often but I want to try different heels.
Wow, they’re so pretty. That yarn is lovely and it’s such a good pattern.
They remind me of apples too. They turned out great.
Oh what beautiful socks!
Love the subtle colour pooling – what a lovely gift for a friend. I have just finished the Simple Skyp Socks and was very impressed with how quickly they grew and how nicely they fitted. I have only ever done toe-up socks and every time I come to the heels I procrastinate as I find them quite fiddly and needing lots of concentration – the joy of the Simple Skyp Socks was that I was happily following the pattern and all of a sudden realised I had done the heels – no fuss, no angst – very easy. I might have to change from toe-up to cuff-down down!
nice job! I also do that pattern toe-up, and always love it.
Nice socks! I really like your blog! So many projects going on!
The colours in this yarn are beautiful 🙂
Beautiful colors. Nice job on the socks!
Love the colours. I have never tried knitting socks but I think I might give it a go at some point!
Beautiful job! Susan is one lucky friend!
Those are gorgeous! I hope they will be much appreciated 🙂
Excellent knitting. The heel turn and flap are perfect.
Ooh now I want to knit socks… Can’t wait to see your other projects in progress 🙂
Beautiful colors…reminds me of fall. My one and only attempt at trying to knit socks was a huge failure, but seeing these makes me want to try again.
I love my Hermione’s! Your version is stellar 🙂
Great Hermione’s! They’re my favourite too 🙂
These are so pretty! The colors really are perfect for fall.
I made some too… I happen to be wearing them today. They’re my favorite socks so far. The fit is perfect! Yours are gorgeous!
I just cast these on last night. Yours turned out great!
Lovely! I did the Skype socks last year and they were really fun 🙂
I want to make these SO badly!
Love those socks and the yarn is perfect for this time of year.
I’m in love of all your socks!!!
Wow they look really nice and comfy! I wish I could knit that beautiful socks 🙁 Love your blog, just found it minutes ago :)) I am following now, waiting for new posts 🙂 ♥
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I like them 🙂