Socks!

At last! A knitting post! Here are some socks recently gifted.

Pattern: Knitty's Universal Toe Up Formula

Yarn: Regia Royal Collection Bristol

Needles: Addi Turbo Bamboo 2.5mm 120cm

Time to Knit: Ohh, ages, they had to be knitted covertly!

These were James' birthday socks, given to him whilst we were in New York. He loves them. In fact, the day after his birthday we had this conversation:

James: Do you know what the worst thing about these socks is?

Nell: !!! What???!!!

James: I only have one pair so I can't wear them again today!

Pattern: Knitty's Universal Toe Up Formula
Yarn: Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Irving Park
Needles: Addi Turbo Bamboo 2.5mm 120cm
Time to Knit: Again, ages, although the second one I did in a week, I left myself a hard deadline!

I came up with new idea for presenting them too, by wrapping them up in the same way as bought socks only with a handmade label. I wrote the washing instructions on the back too.

These I gave to Dad yesterday for Christmas. I think he was pleased! I will be calling him for the verdict.

I love love love this knitty pattern. I don't care what anyone says about toe-up patterns, I couldn't do socks until I tried this! Of the two yarns, I would definately buy the LL's again, it was lovely to work with. The regia was nice, and cheaper, but was a bit scratchy, although after washing it improved. James didn't wait for me to tell him the washing instructions, and threw them in the machine. I think the label said handwash, clearly it doesn't matter!!