Peppermint Stick Socks

My socks are apparently "Blueberries and Cream" flavored.

Since it's rarely cold enough to wear double layer socks (we still have green grass in the yard), I knew that I wouldn't make the stranded pattern throughout the entire sock. Instead, I changed to plain stripes for the foot of the sock. Also, since I generally wear clogs, I carried the stripe/swirl pattern down and made a heel flap for the sock.

Thanks for the great pattern, Tama. I've started it again as a pair of gloves, since the braid/cable/swirl pattern looked so cute when I was putting it on my hand to make sure it was still stretchy (it was).

Yarn = leftover Lorna's Laces blue and leftover unidentified white from a dyeing project.

December Peppermint Stick Socks Completed

My December socks are completed with plenty of time to wear them for the holidays. I used Cascade Heritage sock yarn in red and green.

December socks

There Done! I have never done and inserted heal before. A little challanging to pick up some of the stitches but not as hard as I thought at first. I might become good at it one of these days if I do some more.LOL This was the only two colors of solid sock yarn I had. Knitpicks palett in Marine Heather and Rainforest Heather. These are a Christmas present for my teenage daughter who thinks the cuff on these is a little long for her. ha ha. Yes we live in the desert so most of the time it is very hot. Not today, it is cold and rainy. lol I think this time I didn't pull the yarn too tight when carring it behind like I have done in the past. Yeah, I'm learning! ha ha Thanks for a fun pattern and some learning to boot. Now I need to finish a few more Christmas presents for the rest of my kids. Three down, three more to go.

December Sock Pattern--Peppermint Stick

This past summer my family and I visited a living history museum. While we were in the old fashioned gift store/general store I noticed jars and jars of "Penny Candy" (of course it didn't cost a penny! It was about a dollar--inflation you know). There were all sorts of pretty colors of candy including Peppermint! I thought, "What a great idea for some socks!" (I am always thinking about yarn and knitting).

So, after our detailed "Autumn Leaves" pattern and the sturdy, masculine "Outdoorsman" pattern I decided it was time for something fun and whimsical. I realize that December is a cold month and I could have designed something "fireside", skiing, or something else more cozy than some short cuffed socks, but I think these look very cheerful and festive. I couldn't resist! In fact, you could add a row of jingle bells to the cuff or beads in the braided area and then they would be really festive!

The sock has the red and white throughout, except the toe and heel, so there is actually a double layer for extra warmth. I love incorporating double braids into everthing--hats, socks, sweaters, blankets, etc. I just can't get enough. It is such an ornate look. It looks really hard, but it's not! The pattern calls for an "inserted heel", but a "short-row" heel will also work perfectly. Any other heel and the twist pattern will be interupted.

Make your pair in your favorite "flavor"!

Cinnamon--pink and red
Licorice--black and white
Lemon--yellow and white
Orange--orange and white
Watermelon--apple green and pink
Black Raspberry--deep purple and pink
Bubble gum--pink and white
Blackberry--purple and white
Blueberry--midnight blue and white

OK. A now for a little business:

We have decided to do a little "house cleaning" here at Sockamania so that we can open the membership back up for those who are putting in requests.

This means that on January 11, 2010 we will be re-issuing memberships to all of you who have been active members--meaning posted a finished pair of socks in the past six months. When you get your invitation you will need to answer it ASAP or you won't be able to post your finished January socks. If you don't receive an invitation and have been active PLEASE notify one of us January 12th.

Anyone who has not been active will be deleted from the membership list in order to make room for those who would like to join. If you have not been active and would like to continue your membership you will need to click on the link for it, after January 11th, in the side bar and follow the instructions there. However, you will have to post a completed sock within 30 days of renewal in order to show that you are truly interested in being a member and then post no less than one sock per six month period in order to stay active. ANYONE not posting at least one sock in six months will have their membership dropped.

We look forward to seeing all of your finished socks for December!!

Thank you,
Sockamania Staff

November Prize Draw Winner

Congratulations

NOT JUST A MOM

You are the winner of the November Prize Draw.As the winner of the prize draw may chose their prize from either Tama's Etsy Shop: The Twisted Hair (above) Or Anni's On-Line shop YarnAddict & Anni Design (below) at http://www.yarnaddict.co.uk/

Once you have made your choice, please e-mail either Anni (yarnaddict@hotmail.co.uk) or Tama and let them know that you have chosen your prize from their shop and which yarn you have chosen. Make sure you include your shipping address.

a bit late...

A bit late, but they have been done and laying beside me a couple of days... Just haven't had the time to post ;) Knitted in Regia and Sisu on 3 mm needles.
I've made these for Hubby and I have not kitted the cuff since he just use high boots...

Finished Outdoorsman Socks

I knit these with Merino 5 (a worsted weight yarn) and used size 5 needles to make these for a guy with wide size 13 feet. It is only 10:15 pm here in MN, so I hope these are in on time.

Just in Time!

I didn't start these socks until Nov. 21st, so I wasn't sure if I would make it in time. They were fun and easy to knit. Will be a present for a cousin. Yarn is Stroll Sport by Knitpicks in Cobblestone Heather and Raspberry. I'm trying to post this from a little campground on the Arizona-Mexico border; my internet signal is week, and Blogger doesn't seem to be letting me upload my photo. I will post without photo and try to add it later.

My outdoor (wo)man socks

I finished my outdoor socks and they fit perfectly well, I casted on 54 stitches. I didn't make the double cuff, I've got no use for it.

It's a 6 ply Regia Color from my stash. My DC can't catch the right color because the blue is darker and the green is in different shades.


I think they will be really comfi and warm when I go on my walks.


Thanx Tammi, really like them.

Outdoors(wo)man

for warm feet in winter ... ;-)

my change: I did my usual heel

Hi there everyone!

It has been a busy month for me, but I managed to finish the outdoor socks in time...

I did the cuff, heel and toe in black and the rest are some yarn from my stash...
A closer look...

And they fit perfect ...
Thanks for a great pattern and I am looking forward to the next one...

Have a nice day//Birgitta

Outdoorsman

Unknown yarn from stash on US3 for MIL. Just the perfect travel pattern. MIL loves them. Thank you for for a nice pattern. Looking forward to the December pattern. Love sneak peak so we can start going through our stash.

Outdoorsman!

The colour of the socks reflect our weather...grey, wet, dull... but the socks themselves are warm and cosy;-) They were done a couple of weeks ago, and were a rather fast knit.

Yarn: I've already forgot, but it's either Viking sportsragg or Sandnes Perfect...
needles: Magic-loop, two-at-a-time, 3.5mm
made for: our sheepfarming neighbour.

I'd love to use that pattern as the sole on a pair at some point- it would be so soft!

Thanks for a nice pattern, I'm looking forward to December's challenge- and have to say I like the sneakpeak;-)

My Outdoorsman

Here are my finished socks for November. I knitted these on 3mm needles (to get gauge) using King Cole anti-tickle merino in a chocolate brown colour. These will be super-warm socks for the winter months. No cuff cover as it's not needed.

Loved knitting them as they were super quick and the pattern was very easy. Thanks for yet another fab pattern Tama; I'm looking forward to the new one for December.

outdoorsman here we go

these were quick and fun, i love how the color hides! this is dashing dachs yarn in the goldfish colorway, one of my favorites. i hope we see more sport weight patterns since i love the feel of the socks. thanks

Outdoorsman in Red

These will be nice and warm - if it ever gets cold here. My 13 yos has claimed these and lovingly allowed me to snap a picture before they disappeared.

I ended up knitting these toe-up, two at a time, magic loop with some sport weight yarn that's been sitting in my stack forever. This was the first time that I've done the heels two at a time (I usually park one sock while working on the other one).

Thanks for another great pattern Tama. Looking forward to next month.

For my outdoorman

Hi,

I finished the socks. I don't know the brand of the yarn, but it is sportweight, lightgrey with some tweed. I had stashed this for several years now. These are going to be a christmas present. I have enough yarn left-over to knit the outdoorman's cuff. But first I'll first ask the one who gets these if he likes to have an extra cuff. It isn't very wild over here, so no little creatures who wants to get in your boots.

This cuff is also a good idea for socks for ice skating. Unfortunally there aren't really cold winters anymore overhere in The Netherlands for the last ten years But we keep hoping.

Thanks Tama,
Groetje, Mirella

Outdoorsman Sock Completed

Completed my socks earlier this week, but had to find a working camera for the photo. I used Tama's lovely Haneke yarn in oatmeal. Since I decided not to include the boot cuff, and it took just under two skeins to complete.

Novembers Outdoors Man Socks

Novembers socks done and just in time. I was going to give them to hubby for Christmas, but our anniversary is tomorrow so I need to quickly wrap them up so he doesn't see them. Oh and I have the perfect paper too, the comic section of the newspaper. The socks are a darker black then what is showing up on the picture. I use a little over to skeins of Knitpicks Comfy Sport in black. They are very soft. The pattern was quick, I was able to memorize the pattern which make knitting go faster. Thanks for the wonderful pattern Tama. Now I can go on vacation, YEAH!

October's Winner

Well done to everyone who finished the October socks. My daughter has drawn the winner and the winner is.................... Lynn. You can choose a skein of yarn from either my website or Tama's website. When you have made your choice contact one of us (me if you've chosen from my website or Tama if you've chosen from her website) and we'll get your prize posted out to you.

I love Tama's November socks. They look so nice and cozy.

Happy knitting,

Anni

Get Outside! in November

I always picture November--here where I live--as being the last chance to get out and really enjoy the outdoors before having to bundle up like the abominable snowman.

With this in mind, and with all the hunter's and outdoorsman in my life, I decided to share this pattern with all of you for our November Sock of the Month Pattern.

I used a very durable, yet very soft, yarn from Haneke Wool Fashions. It is a sport weight merino/linen blend yarn. I have several colors in stock in my store--most are masculine. However, I have a couple of more colors that I will be posting for sale later this week. Be sure to check it out if you would like to use the same yarn I did.

I added a "boot cuff" to the sock (it's optional on the pattern). Boot cuff's prevent all of the rice grasses, thorns, and burrs from finding their way into your boots. You can make it as long as you want and to the specifications of the boot wearer. Just make sure your bind off is nice and elastic so that it will fit down over the boot.

This is a super warm, super soft, and super easy sock!

The pattern is now available in our Google group. Head on over and download it so you can get started! Can't wait to see what every one comes up with!

Happy Knitting!

Tama

Just in time!

I managed to knit up these beautiful pair of socks just in time. I sew in the ends a few minutes ago ;)
I've knitted them in Zauberball - and I love the yarn!!

Hege

just in time

my October-Socks - with a few changes on heel and instep

nice pattern - thank you !!

Finished in time!

Fun pattern to knit, thanks Tama. BTW, do you have a ravelry link for this?

Sylvia

also finished them

Hi,

I love them

and inside out they are also very nice,

Thanks for the pattern Tama, just two days till november.

Groetjes, Mirella

Autumn Leaves

A bit of alate start on these- my printer broke down....but now they're done. Rather a quick knit, but I struggled a while before I understood p inc! Modelled by my daughter. I used Sisu, 2-at-a-time, magic-loop, 2,5mm needles.

Thanks for taking over, Tama. Looking forward to November's pattern...

Autum Leaves

Wow! These knit up fast. I didn't think I would have time this month. I had to finish a sweater so it could go to its new home in Oregon when my sister came down for a visit. Before she left she said she would like a pair of wool socks. Hmmm, there is two weeks left I should be able to do that. So I took a skein of Anni's sock yarn and Tama October's pattern. I have never knit with out a chart, my eyes kept dancing around and I would loose my place. I stuck a ruler on the row I was on and it helped out, until someone walked off with my ruler. LOL These were fun, looking forward to Novembers Socks

Autumn Leaves Finished

Here are my finished Autumn Leaves socks. Sadly the photo doesn't do them justice. They look much nicer when they're on.

I used Rico Design's Superba Klassik in a forest green colour from my stash. I used 2.5mm Hiya Hiya needles. This was a lovely pattern that took me just out of my comfort zone enough to keep me on my toes. Loved it! Thanks Tama for a great pattern. Looking forward to next months.

October Autumn Leaves

I chose to only do the ankle in the pattern, leaving the rest of the sock in stockinette stitch. I was afraid that I wouldn't have enough yardage on my skein. Now waiting impatiently for the November pattern.

November is Just Around the Corner--and Changes

I know you are all busy knitting away on the October pattern, but my mind is thinking about November! The pattern is almost done and I have just listed several yarns that are perfect for the November pattern in my etsy store.

The November sock is unisex. So for those of you wanting to make something up for that "Outdoorsman" in your life, or on your gift list, you will definately want to get in on making this sock! Any sport weight yarn will do, but Haneke makes a wonderful merino/linen blend that I LOVE! Super soft, but all the durability and strength of linen. Sport weight yarn means that the November sock will knit up quickly--you will probably have time to make a couple of pairs in fact!

I haven't wanted to do many changes to the KAL because it is set up perfectly. But, I do have two changes I want to make: #1. We will only have one monthly winner instead of two. I know this is not necessarily a "good" change, but the reason for it is............ #2. We will have a "GRAND PRIZE" drawing every six months. Everyone who completes all six patterns in six consecutive months and posts their socks to the blog will be put into the drawing for the Grand Prize. The Grand Prize will be a surprise! All kinds of goodies like stitch markers, needle bags, yarn, a sock pattern, etc. will show up in your mail box should you be the winner of the semi-annual Grand Prize!!!!!! So, let's get busy and get going! October is the first month and March will conclude the first six months set. At the end of March everyone who has knit all six months of patterns will have a chance to win the Grand Prize!!!!

Remember to pick up your yarn for November early so that it has time to reach you before the November pattern comes out. You will need about 350 yards of sport weight yarn for the socks.

Good luck everyone! Keep Knitting!