Tuesday, February 12, 2008

New Obsession

These are so, so, cute.



I thought that these socks would be a good way to use up some of the leftovers I have. The pattern calls for worsted/aran weight wool but since the socks came out quite a bit bigger than I expected, I figured if I knit them in a different weight on smaller needles, I'd just get a smaller sock, right? Right! This size should be perfect for a newborn to 3 month old I'm guessing. At least one of my children in that age range LOL This is Four Bags Full 8ply merino that I used for another project for someone else. Unfortunately I don't have enough left to complete a second sock. It's still cute though!

And this is how to beat SSS - just make both the socks you are knitting so much smaller than just one adult sock, and you can't go wrong! These whipped up so quickly - I started them last night and finished them this afternoon. Probably 1.5 hour all up I'd say. Maybe not even that really. I don't time myself. Maybe I should?

4 comments:

Peta said...

Kim they are just too cute! I think I need to make some.

Sue said...

They are really cute. Pity I didnt have any of that yarn to send to you so you could complete the 2nd one.

Rachael said...

Aww they really are adorable!

Which pattern did you use if you don't mind me asking??

Lou's Mum said...

I used this pattern Rach....

http://www.geocities.com/blossomknitwear/superquickbabysocks