I crossed off one item on my holiday knitting list: The Boot Socks.
Two skeins of Blue Sky Worsted Alpaca – such a lovely, lovely yarn that I just wanted to lay in instead of knit. I wish I could afford to make a sweater out of this for myself, but I think I would have to give up paying rent and feeding my family in order to do that. The black on the toes and heels is Berroco Vintage, another yarn I really like – that is washable and fits my budgetary restrictions. (Why do I have such expensive tastes??)
The pattern is Walking Into the New Year. It is a well written pattern – that of course I modified as I went. I took out the heel flap in favor of an after-thought heel because I didn’t know if I would have enough yarn. I shortened the leg by about one repeat and left out the ribbing at the ankle.
Here’s to hoping it is just what the recipient wanted!
Little Green Pixie 
Nov 15, 2012 @ 02:54:51
I love being able to cross off things from the Christmas-to-do-list! These look lovely and warm.
Nov 15, 2012 @ 12:06:51
Thank you! This yarn is amazing, and I thoroughly recommend trying it out. I bet a pair of fingerless gloves would be amazing.
Nov 15, 2012 @ 10:22:50
Absolutely gorgeous! I always like the contrasting heels and toes on socks and that black is the perfect counterpoint to the rich bluey-gray.
Nov 15, 2012 @ 12:11:59
Thanks! It worked out better than I thought it would. I just hope they don’t get worn out too fast – although I suppose that would be a testament to how much he loves them!