I’ve had a lot of fun this week with socks. That’s not a misspelling. It’s been really cold in London, and I am now established in a pretty good writing routine, sitting in the kitchen every morning typing away for two hours. Unfortunately, I am sitting in a howling draught. To make this a little less chilly, I’m making a pair of granny socks to wear:
Aren’t they funny? Everyone who’s seen them has smiled. I got the idea from fellow blogger (and MUCH better photographer) Lazy Daisy Jones and I think they are just the business. The pattern isn’t that easy (anyone who attempts it and gets stuck, feel free to email me, details in the contact section above) but I think the result is very jolly.
Best of all, while the pattern recommends all kinds of high-falutin’ yarns, I got my wool from Poundland and it looks indestructible. I think it will be very easy to wash. I haven’t quite finished the right foot yet but my left foot is all toasty:
I love them, they look fantastic and so comfy!
Thanks, Jennifer, I am quite proud of them!
Aw, they’re great. You are inspiring me now.
By the way, I couldn’t find the pattern anywhere
Hi Addy, sorry about that, the pattern costs £3 from Ravelry, here is the link: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/treble-stripe-socks. I couldn’t find it for free anywhere, but if you get the wool from Poundland it’s currently on 3 for 2, so the entire sock package (as they say) will cost you a fiver.
Thank you… I have ordered. My daughter always complains of cold feet even in summer!
Ah, that’s like me – permanently cold feet! I wore these as bedsocks last night and they were lovely and toasty. I’m sure Kay will love them.