Thursday, January 5, 2012

Finished Knit Stirrup Socks

I am so excited that I finished these knit stirrups socks (made from this pattern) before the end of Christmas break! I just really wanted to try something new with a challenging stitch and I love how they turned out! So comfy and cozy. They are keeping me warm as I type. It's important to me to still work on other knitting and crochet projects outside of my Etsy work so I can develop my skills and not get burned out. This pattern worked perfectly! They are especially too pretty to just wear inside. I need to show off my handiwork to someone other than my cat, right? 

Yes, another GIF. I just couldn't help myself. 

"These socks are made for walkin', and that's just what they'll do..." ;-)



40 comments:

  1. beautiful! i really actually laughed at the little walking gif of them! hahaha

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  2. Love the color combination of that yarn! It's beautiful : )

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  3. Beautiful colour combo. Hope they keep you snuggly warm! :)

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  4. These are so cute! I love the colours you've used. I need to get my knitting skills past just being able to do a knit stitch :P

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  5. Love them! They turned out great. Hopefully one day I'll be able to make these too! :)

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  6. ohhh! i want to make some!! so cute.

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  7. I've never thought of making stirrup socks but these would be great because you could actually wear shoes with them! Versus the "house slippers" I usually end up with. I LOVE the colours and the stitch pattern, great job. I just finished a sweater, you should check it out on my blog.

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  8. Haha I love the GIF, I think it's adorable. It looks as if they turned out great. One day I hope to start knitting/crocheting!

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  9. I'm so impressed with these! They're really lovely :)

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  10. I'm a new reader. I love the socks and the GIF is super cute. I only have basic knitting down. Scarves, washcloths and such. But I have been dying to try socks. Do I stand a chance? Is there such a thing as a super easy sock pattern?

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  11. Wow, you are so talented! Those are amazing!

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  12. These are so cool! The colors and pattern are lovely!

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  13. Ha! Love the GIF! My husband just bought me an iPhone app that makes lame versions of GIF, so I may be busting that out on the blog. :D

    Your socks are adorable! I just did my first fair isle mitten project for Christmas, so I think I am ready to tackle socks. Maybe. It's kind of intimidating. I've been looking for a worsted weight sock pattern to attempt. Do you wear another pair of socks under these so your toes don't get cold?

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  14. looks great! you did a wonderful job! i'd be showing them off as much as i could too!! xo

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  15. Ee! They are awesome!! THIS is like the #1 reason I want to learn how to knit. I love love love my crochet, but I feel like socks and legwarmers are 100% better knitted.

    xx MaDonna
    MeMaDonna.com

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  16. Your socks turned out so well! And they match your shoes too. Great job.

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  17. Hi Meredith! I just wanted to fill you in, I mentioned you and your Blogging For Confidence series on my blog today :) You've inspired me! Hope you'll check it out.

    http://brilliantnature.blogspot.com/2012/01/what-i-wore.html

    Also, I'm going to have to purchase a pair of these stirrup socks if they ever show up in your Etsy store. SO cute.

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  18. Thanks for a much needed laugh during a long workday. Love these socks! I've just started getting back into knitting, and I really want to try these out!!

    lordknowsilovetodance.blogspot.com

    Mel

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  19. Those are cute! I love the colors you chose!

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  20. They are beyond words adorable! I love the colours- grey and yellow always look smashing :D

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  21. I saw them on Instagram the other day and I still love them :) You make me want to pick up knitting!
    xo,
    wink

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  22. Oh, these are gorgeous! You and these socks make me want to become a better knitter. Clever you, well done!

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  23. so cute meredith!!!
    i looove the gif. ;P

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  24. They look great! Learning how to knit socks is one of my goals for this year, and these have completely encouraged me to give it a try!

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  25. Those socks are really lovely. I wish I had the patience to learn to knit.

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  26. Ohhhhh! Total Swoon! Those are to die for!

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  27. Aww that gif is so cute! I'm a little intimidated to try socks just yet but I'm very much looking forward to it!
    ~Lesley

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  28. omg i love them! amazing pattern, i have to whip up a pair.

    If you dont mind what size needles did you use and is the wool you used thin like sock yarn or normal weight like acrylic yarn? :)
    the socks i normally make are on tiny needles and the ones you used look way more normal sized!

    B

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  29. I've been eyeing that pattern for a few weeks now, but hadn't made up my mind to try it or not. After seeing your beautiful stirrup socks (& the cute animated GIF), I think I may have to search through my yarn stash to make a pair.

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  30. I looove these! The colors are fabulous, and the design looks great! :)

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  31. The socks turned out really pretty! Great job with such a challenging project :)

    -Laura
    http://sparrowmoon.blogspot.com

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  32. Yet another Beautiful blog. Keep up the good work. I might just have to start reading this one!!

    http://sewnandheard.blogspot.com/

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  33. Congratulations, they look great! Socks are something I'm looking forward to trying in the future - my skills are no way near good enough yet.

    I totally agree with what you said about having personal projects to keep your skills and interest going outside of the usual things you make for the shop - I think it's really important in order to keep loving what you do.

    - Lois x

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  34. I've got some 4mm i'm going to try these on!

    :) B

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  35. dam i just found the bit where it said you can use 5mm needles on the pattern! oh well :)

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  36. These are so wonderfully amazing! I am 110% in love!

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