As mentioned yesterday, the lavender Woodland Walk socks were also for Mom for Mama’s Day.
I finished them up just before the weekend. They are a really fast sock knit if you stick to it. As the pattern is just across 16 stitches, the majority of the knit is stockinette – easy, peasy. The lace pattern has a nice flow, and once you get going, it’s easy to read, meaning it’s easy to pick up and put down. That said, it’s one of those patterns where you want to work to the end of the char. It all combines to make some speedy knitting. This pair took me just two weeks of not-quite-so-steady knitting (Minerva and the Barnyard sweater were worked on as well)
As soon as I saw the yarn on the Knitpicks site, I knew it was the perfect colour for Mom. As mentioned (and a lot of you noted this is a common problem with tweed), lots of those little nubbies fall off during the knitting. And I’m sure many more will with the wearing. But what I really love about this yarn….
Is the subtle heathering. I almost wish they made a yarn like it, without the nubs. It’s so pretty.
And now with this pair done…. I need to start another!
Wandering Cat Studio 
Those are gorgeous and I LOVE the tote bag you made for your Mom as well. Great job Val!!
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They are lovely! I was snipping off some of the bigger nubs when I was knitting with my tweed sock yarn yesterday. Some of them are just too weird looking and had to go.
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After spending hours handwashing socks this weekend, I appreciate pretty socks! Bet this pair would wash up nicely; The Hubby’s athletic socks are a bear to wash, and take forever to dry…I’ve got socks hanging all over the place.
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Your mom is going to feel very spoiled and lucky with such pretty socks.
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Beautiful socks! I hope you were able to deliver them and the bag to your Mom.
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These are such gorgeous socks! It’s my very favorite color too. I’m sure your Mom felt very spoiled between the socks and that beautiful bag. Lucky, lucky Mom.
Blessings,
Betsy
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Oh Val. They are awesome. What has happened to my sock mojo? It will return I’m sure! The nubbies are cute, but they would bother me on the foot bottom I’m sure…..
You and Dee need those clogs that show your socks off
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Oh, socks always need to be on the needles! This pair is really pretty–yes, the heathering is gorgeous!
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That is a beautiful pair of socks! Love the yarn and the pattern. Sure your Mom was delighted with her wonderful gifts.
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I love everything about these socks. Color and pattern. Very well done! I may have to go find this pattern.
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Love them! What a great present for your mom.
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