Travelling projects

I knitted 25 pairs of socks since arriving in Australia. This included one pair I started before leaving Melb but I finished here in NZ.

...I guess you could say it is addictive...but right now I only have one pair that are looking for a home... So people love to receive them!

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The Latest!

I sent this picture to the recipient for these socks and her comment was that the cat (Babe) looks like he's doing a quality control inspection!

This yarn is from Loopy of course.
The yarn is called Socktopus and the colour is Queenie. It is out of stock now as the yarn is terrific and the colours that were stocked were splendid. There are only a few colours left.
I used This free pattern fromKnitty.
They were to fit a small foot so I used smaller needles. let's hope they're not too small!
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Green Frog Socks

I can't think of a better name as they have pretty bright lime flecks making them look like a rather pretty frog you might find in the Amazon jungle.

From my favorite yarn supplier

A bouncy 100% super wash wool from Dragon Fiber.

I've used this yarn before and I'm rather fond of it - I'm also rather fond of dragons (being one myself at times)😺.

Pattern was a freebie from Knitty

I guess a "home" will turn up.




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A spontaneous purchase!

This yarn is 100% merino Australian yarn, soft to work with and still quite strong.

The cuff down proved to be "stressful" as I only had just enough to finish!!!

However they're a nice fit ... Just toooo snug for M but ok for me...



...more will be revealed...

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On on to the next pair!

I purchased this yarn from Morris & Sonswhilst roaming around the city in Melbourne. It's a really good yarn shop with good quality yarns and lots of variety.

The yarn is one of their own line called Empire which is a 4ply 100% Australian Merino super wash. The colour is a variegated and called Acadia.

It's lovely to knit - soft to the touch!

I'm stepping up to the challenge of cuff down socks and have used a crocheted chain as a temporary cast on.

I prefer the toe up as it is easier to make them the right length in the foot without the risk of running out of yarn before finishing the cuff.

Hence "the challenge" of getting it right!

Pink Dragon Skin!

Oh my what a oxymoron! Flamingo pink dragon skin.

I made them for myself. I love the yellow ones I made so much that I've made these bright pink ones so I could return the bumblebee socks to Marco.

I started from toe with a half linen stitch and then for the pattern I adapted Barbara Walker's Dragon Skin Pattern to this chart and used 18 stitches (total 72 sts) by reducing two stitches between the two "M" to one stitch.


Made from this yarn from my my favorite supplier

No home for these!

Made with lovely wool and silk socks with this yarn from my favourite supplier

I went for the easy option and made toe up with a little panel down the sides.

They are ladies' medium size and looking for a good home!




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