Tuesday, May 20, 2008

EZs Wish

I've only knit like 3 pair of socks that I can recall in my 8 years of knitting and not one pair for me (I need to change that). I'm not much of a sock knitter mainly because I have 2nd sock syndrome, but EZ has always asked for a pair of knitted socks so this year for his birthday he finally got his wish.


Just plain 'ol socks but special because they were handmade and the yarn is very nice, warm and cozy (not to mention $$ - turned out to be pretty pricey taking 3 skeins!).

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Pattern Source: Basic sock from The Knitter's Handy Book Of Patterns by Ann Budd
Yarn: Filtes-King Extra Stampato, 100% Australian Merino Wool
Needles: crap, I don't remember… but my gauge was 5sts per inch
Size: Man's M (next time should try Man's S for a tighter fit)

6 comments:

peaknits said...

What a thoughtful gift! Lucky EZ! nice job:)

Adrienne said...

Very nice!!!!

Denise said...

The look lovely and cozy. Love the color too.

a friend to knit with said...

perfect. they look great.
and yes. make yourself a cozy pair before next winter!

Philigry said...

i love tha tyarn. you must, must make yourself a pair too!

Anonymous said...

Oh, you definitely need a pair of hand-knit socks. Definitely.