I don't think I have actually posted these socks before at all, but they've been my "I have 10 minutes, I'll do a couple of rows" project for a few weeks now.
I haven't blocked them, because I wanted to wear them straight away - blocking socks is really only something I do for the sake of good pictures, and that doesn't always work anyway ;) So please ignore the lumpy bits *laughs* They are the same length, not sure why they don't look it!
They're made from KnitPicks Felici sock yarn - the same yarn I used for my Super Awesome Happy Rainbow socks. I love those socks, the yarn is so soft and they've held up really well, so I asked for some more Felici for my birthday.
I did a garter stitch short row heel. I'd used the technique on a different pair of socks and the heels are nicely bouncy, so I thought I do another set that way. It has nothing to do with laziness and avoiding purling, honest *laughs*
I do have on problem though...
These socks do not have a name. My mum is a big fan of the names I give my socks, but for some reason I haven't found one for these. The colourway is Hummingbird, so they could be Hummingbird Socks, but that doesn't sit right. So, any ideas?!
They are lovely! What about something using the word bouncy? Like "bouncy hummingbirds" or "bouncy bird socks" ? They don't look very hummingbird-y though do they :-S Tricky!
ReplyDeleteI agree, humming bird would be a nice name for your socks. Have a nice weekend. Regula
ReplyDeleteThey're cute. I only block socks for pictures too :) Sometimes they end up on my feet before I've even woven in the ends. They look more peacock than hummingbird to me.
ReplyDeletelove the socks and naming my projects is the hardest part for me so I'll leave you with your naming ;)
ReplyDeleteLove the hummingbird colorway in Felici!! It was one of the ones I had to buy for myself! I have the roughest time naming projects, but I think something related to the jewel-tones might be nice.
ReplyDeleteFlighty. That's all I got!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty colors in your socks and I like the idea of a garter heel. Sorry, I'm no help with names.
ReplyDeleteI almost wanna call them "Sugar Rush" or "Toothache" or "Cavity" haha because they remind me of candy and lollipops. hmmmm.
ReplyDeleteI love your heel choice ! I need to make a pair like that.
Your socks are beautiful! I think hummingbird socks is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI want to call them Popsicle because the colors remind me of Popsicles we had in the summer when we were kids.
ReplyDeleteThe colors make me think of berries, so I would call them "berry patch socks." They are beautiful, by the way :)
ReplyDeletegreat socks. Naming is very hard to do.
ReplyDeleteI love the socks! I keep seeing Felici and must give it a try. Noname Socks seems like a great name to me...?!?
ReplyDeleteThey do look like candy -- how about sugar crush. Love that you had to wear them right away --they look great!
ReplyDeleteThese remind me of something...the 80s where bright colors were worn!
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