Another day, another pair of socks

Maybe it is this cold winter. 

My dedication to the art of socks is growing still.

Thanks to my handy book, `Knitted Socks, East Meets West` by Judy Sumner, I am still enthralled with her work translating Japanese Lace inspiration into footwear.

This one is called Tatami.

I used size US 2 needles with Noro Silk Garden Sock Yarn. 

I didn`t track how long it took me to make this time because I was simultaneously embroidering something hilarious and beginning a home reno project.  These socks saved my piece of mind as I go incredibly crazy when my studio has to be packed away(due to reno).  One and a half weeks to go before I get it back...

Of Course I love colour so working in this yarn in this pattern was an absolute treat!

You can find the pattern here!

(on etsy via Judy Sumner`s Ravelry page)

If you are on Ravelry I suggest you check her work out, you will be inspired!

When googling I also discovered an interview with her.  

Enjoy.

Be inspired. 

Go make something!

Winter Socks

About two years ago I started on the path to sock making.  I have been nothing but delighted with this journey.  To make a pair of socks is an act of love, not only is it a love of the craft but a love of the person who will wear them because a sock takes time to be perfect and a sock may become damaged through daily wear.  

In a way, the relationship one has to a hand made sock is similar to the relationship we have with those we might actually make the sock for.  Skill and patience apply colour and texture to an object that will inevitably become worn and get a few holes.   Of course if you care enough about the sock and the wearer of the sock you can repair them by applying the same skill, patience, colour and texture.

Making something and keeping it in good repair are life skills and it is in this way that the handmade can become a perpetual act of love.

These socks are ones my mum just made for myself and the little person I am building.

And these are ones I completed over a weekend spent knitting with my mum.

The pattern for the teal coloured socks above can be found in Judy Sumner's book, 'Knitted Socks, East and West'.  I highly recommend borrowing or purchasing a copy if you like to treat yourself to a challenge of new techniques.