These are the long awaited socks I knit for cunning boyfriend. He got the first one for his birthday in February and it took me until August to complete the second one... Bigger ooops *laughs* Luckily he is a very patient person and didn't complain or anything.
Apologies for the terrible, terrible pictures by the way. Bad weather + evening photoshoot + overhead light = truly awful photos *sad face*
Anyway, they fit and are apparently extremely comfortable, so that's the main thing *smiles* After taking this picture, boyfriend seemed to be quite enjoying his stint as a foot model, and threw in a few more poses for your viewing pleasure *laughs*
I used a Knitty pattern called Java socks - something to do with strong coffee I believe.
© Cailyn Meyer
As you can see, the pattern extends down the heel and over the foot - which I knew boyfriend wouldn't like (he has delicate feet). So I only included the pattern on the leg - hence calling these Decaffinated Socks. Comedy gold I tell you *laughs*
The pattern is a really simple 2 stitch cable, with a surprising amount of stretch
Yarn is a simple grey generic sock yarn that works really well for this.
So, despite the photography indicating the contrary, I can confirm that they look great, and according to boyfriend they feel great too *smiles* I of course adapted the foot to include the princess soles that he likes so much.
You know the Friday drill - head over to Tami's, Natural Suburbia and Wisdom Begins in Wonder . Have a wonderful weekend :)
Nice to see them finished :-) Looking very cool and masculine!
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looks so warm n cosy
ReplyDeleteHe definitely seems to be enjoying his new socks! They look great. I do love simple and elegant patterns like this one. I think you can sometimes go overboard on the pattern front with socks. I just want something comfortable, warm and nice looking.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely pattern. I don't have much patience for socks. I've made one pair and whilst I love them, they are wearing out underneath already. I do admire these people who can just bang out a pair of socks like it's nothing though.
ReplyDeleteooooh, I like the close up pic of the socks. Beautiful details.
ReplyDeleteNice socks, I'm sure it's worth the wait :)
ReplyDeleteLovely socks, but *whistles* that's some foot model you have there - check out those moves!!!! I can totally see why you are with him - he's cunning AND stylish!
ReplyDeleteLovely color, lovely pattern. I love it when the recipient loves the item, doesn't it just make you so happy? They were definately worth the wait!
ReplyDeleteLovely socks and I like the way the pattern is on the foot and cuff!
ReplyDeleteGreat socks, they look very comfy and lol at the posing!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on finishing-- I love that you got him to model them!
ReplyDeleteThose are very lovely socks!
ReplyDeleteHa! Decaf socks! I love how punny you are.
ReplyDeleteThey look great - I like your mods.
ReplyDeleteThey look good to me. So glad your boyfriend loves them. Mine doesn't wear socks. Which is lucky for me because he wears a size 11 and has wide feet. You are more patient and dedicated then me. To make yours socks.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful socks! The simple pattern is great. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteVery practical! Congrats on finishing.
ReplyDeletethese look great-I may have to finally try knitting socks.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! These look wonderfully comfortable, and I'm so glad to hear they were well received.
ReplyDeleteThey look fabulously warm and snuggly. Well worth the wait! Cunning boyfriend continues to prove his knitworthiness :)
ReplyDeleteThat's an interesting pattern. They look like a perfect fit. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteThe socks are wonderful! You're so lucky to have a cooperative model too:)
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