Socks-travaganza!

[Krakovianka]

I have been working on a sock here and a sock there for a few months, but haven't shared any of them here, so here I go all at once!

 

These are Shelle's Crocheted Socks, from Sportivo sock yarn (purchased in Poland, produced in the Czech Republic)--beautifully self-striping.

 

I had enough of the yarn left over to make a pair of socks that will fit my 4yo!

This next pair is from Sonny's Socks pattern, one of my favorites (with altered cuff). The yarn is gorgeous multi-color print from Germany--a holidays-in-July present from a generous elf.

 

I've decided to experiement with making my own sock pattern, incorporating all the elements that I like best--favorite stitch, favorite heel style, favorite cuff style, etc... It's still a work in progress, but this is the first pair (it really is a pair) of socks that I've made without a pattern. (More Polish self-striping in a weird color combo that I didn't mind experimenting with.)

 

And you can't really tell, but this next one has an improved toe (flat instead of round or puckered). This is more of the German yarn in a truly funky multi-print. My kids think these look like maps, but they remind of me of video games on old CRT monitors.

 

You definitely can crochet socks--we all wear them, and with sock yarn and a 3.5mm hook, I can wear them in shoes, too. These all have after-thought heels, but I've been working on a short-row heel turn so that I can make mine all at once, from the toe up and finish them off. Can't wait to perfect it so I can make socks "my way" with all my favorite features!

[ScoobyDoo0811]

Wow!!! Great job and nice socks too!!!!! :yes I would love to learn to make socks and one day I will attempt them when I feel not so intimidated by the pattern :lol:lol. Keep up the great work. Oh yeah I forgot to mention I love the colors, especially the "map" ones .

[Dextersmom]

Love your socks - especially the self-striping!

[cher49]

oh they look great!

[pinkroses]

:cheerWow !! love your socks you did a good job.

your work is beautifull .

[Titus2woman]

Those are all INCREDIBLE! (((((HUGS))))) sandi

[DebbyinLV]

Wow!!! Their all fantastic!!! Love the socks and the yarns!!

[embee]

Oh my, this is something I'd love to learn to do. I am totally intimidated by it though.

 

Your socks are great!

[misssmaggie]

They are all so colorful and look to fit nice !!! Thanks for sharing !!!

[Gege]

ooooh- nice work! Love the colors! I can't wait to hear about your socks once you work out the pattern- you always have such beautiful work!

[Monique39]

WOW!! Great socks.. Nice work!

[CrochetinMama]

Someday I'll have to give it a try..They are GORGEOUS tho..

[oliveoil]

Wow!! Those are really neat looking socks!! I like all the different colors of the socks, especially the self-striping ones!!

That is on my "to-make" list--socks. I want to make socks sooo bad, just to wear around the house when it's cold, but just never really make myself sit down and give it a try!! I keep telling myself "one of these days", but that day hasn't come yet!!

[MrsD]

So cool! It was a great idea to post them all at once -- loved seeing all the great yarns and different patterns! I thought my sock obsession had passed -- your beautiful work may have aggravated it again!

[Momcrochets]

Fantastic! those are great looking socks. Kudos to you for creating your own design too

[carovan]

They all look warm and cozy. Great job on all of them. I love the self striping yarn.