Let the past sleep, but let it sleep in the sweet embrace of Christ, and let us go on into the invincible future with Him. (Oswalt Chambers)

Monday, May 10, 2010

Heather's Birthday Socks Finished



Daughter Heather's birthday socks were done in plenty of time for our 4 generation Louise Lunch on Saturday. She loved the color and did all the proper admiring, making me happy to have made her happy.



Pattern: Little Shell Rib stitch pattern
Multiple of 8 stitches, 4 rows
  • Row 1: k7, p1
  • Row 2: k7, p1
  • Row 3: k1, YO, p1, p3tog, p1, YO, k1, p1
  • Row 4: k7, p1

Yarn: Stalwart Sock from Slackford Studio. 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon 4 Ply Fingering Weight Sock Yarn.

Color: Woodgrain.

Needles: Options 2.50mm circulars.

Gauge: 8 stitches/inch, 10 rows/inch in stockinette.

4 comments:

Dorothy said...

What? No pictures of the Louise lunch? I always look forward to them. Hopefully a good time was had by all.

Judy S. said...

What a fun idea for lunch. Great socks; that's a yummy color and very pretty pattern!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful socks! It's always fun to make and give handmade gifts to those who know how to "ooh and aah" properly!! :) Paulette

Susan said...

The socks look great!