I know it probably seems like it’s all quilts all the time around here, but I promise you it’s not. I am knitting…. and I’ve completed another pair of socks! And man socks at that!
Our anniversary is just around the corner , and it wouldn’t be an occasion if I didn’t give him a pair of handknit socks! I was using another skein of Rowan’s lovely striping yarn (Sea and Sand), but I didn’t want to do another pair of boring old vanilla socks. So I spiced it up a bit with some slip stitches.
And as a result – I give you Vanilla Extra!… a fun, FREE, slip stitch sock pattern in two sizes.
All you need is a self-striping yarn and a coordinating colour for cuffs, heels and toes. I had some leftover Alley Cat in a light yellow that was remarkably close to the yellow in the stripes.
This pair came together exceptionally fast – especially for man socks. I had them done in just nine days, which I think is a record for me! Those slip stitches give it a really good rhythm! I may just have to make a pair for myself.
In the meantime, feel free to download the pattern – and tell your friends!
Very nice! And FAST! Thanks for the pattern. I love doing a slip stitch – it truly does go so much faster. My next pair may *need* to be this (EXTRA) pattern (love the name and your explanation!).
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Thanks. They were really fun to do! It’s got me wanting to dig through my self-striping stash and make a pair for myself. ________________________________
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Wow….that was fast!!!! Thanks for the pattern. It looks like fun.
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Those socks ROCK!
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Excellent – thank you so much!
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What wonderful socks! Blue and yellow are always a perfect combination.
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You KNOW that one went right into my queue!!!! You socks look great.
Happy anniversary to you two. We just celebrated our 40th! (OH MY! Where does the time go?)
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Thank you for the lovely, easy pattern. Happy Anniversary!
Michelle (and Megs – my tabby puss that doesn’t like cats), Wellington, New Zealand.
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Happy Anniversary! Giving socks is a neat tradition!
The socks look great–I love a good slipstitch pattern–thanks!
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