We woke up to 27-degree temperatures recently! It really will turn cold soon. I don’t know about you but if my feet are warm, then the rest of me is warmer too. That’s why I love hand-knit socks. I have a drawer full of them and usually have one or two on the needles at all times. The colder weather got me searching for a new sock pattern. While looking through patterns on Ravelry, I came to a halt when I saw these socks. They are called the Petty Harbour socks by Rayna Curtis. I admit the color caught my eye but I really like the sleek look of the stitch pattern. I think this pattern really needs a subtle colorway that doesn’t take away from the pattern. The pattern itself is a 4-row repeat of knit and purl stitches but it is done in such a sleek way. I think I’ll choose the very tonal Navy Blue in Merino/Cashmere/Nylon that has a wonderful softness but the strength of the nylon. Perfect for a pair of socks.
If we are talking about a go-to sock pattern, I have to say that mine is the Hermoine’s Every Day Sock. This is another free top-down sock pattern on Ravlery designed by Erica Lueder. It’s such a simple pattern that gives the finished sock texture on the leg and top of the foot but leaves the sole and heel is a more comfortable simple stockinette stitch. I’ve probably made 5 or 6 socks with this pattern because its so easy to memorize the pattern, 4 row repeat, and it is easy to see where you are in the pattern to keep the spiral look of the purl stitches.
The yarn I think I’ll choose for this one is perfect for the fall called “Can’t Help Falling in Love”. This colorway includes orange, brown, and teal in a heavily variegated yarn. I think with will be great for the Hermoines’ everyday sock.
The busy season will be here before we know it. You are probably thinking about preparation for the holidays too. Thanksgiving is in 2 weeks and then Christmas right after. Normally I would be crafting my fingers off but I decided this year that I wouldn’t try to make dozens of knitted or crocheted gifts. There’s just too much else going on.
Good luck with all your holiday preparations.
Debbie
