After spending almost four years exclusively knitting baby items for the children of friends and family members, my desire to return to "selfish" knitting has resulted in another finished object – a new pair of knit socks.
For the uninitiated, nothing beats comfy, squishy handknit socks. They are perhaps my favorite item to knit because I love, love wearing them (especially if they are well-tailored to my feet) and they are such a great project to fit in your hand bag.
My latest project is the result of a years-long love of the Anne Hanson Waffle Creams pattern. I have admired the design's simplicity, which I felt could compliment both the many one-color and variegated sock yarns collecting dust in my apartment (just kidding, my yarns are all organized in sealed ziplog bags to prevent dust collection!).
So when I finally found myself with a brief respite from the baby yarn knitting, and after finishing my summer knit top, to the skinny needles I went!
The pattern was super easy to knit up, though I did make a few minor mistakes maintaining the design while transitioning from the leg to the foot. Oh well, that's how you know it's truly handmade!
The final, post-blocking fit was also great – perfectly snug to my feet. I can't wait to wear these in colder weather!
Waffle Creams for Madhu
Pattern: Waffle Creams in the 6 inch circumference size
Yarn: Knit Picks Stroll Tweed in Thirst Heather, approx. 1.7 skeins
Needles: 2 US 0 Addi Turbo circulars
Measurements: Pre-blocking measurements of 6-inch foot circumference, 9.25 inches from the front to back of foot, and 8.5 inches from the top of the sock ribbing to the bottom of the foot. Post-blocking measurements of 5.5-inch foot circumference, 9 inches from the front to back of the foot, and 9.5 inches from top to bottom of the sock.
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