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When I wanted to learn sock knitting, I bought the fabulous book Knit Socks by Betsy Lee McCarthy. I used this book to make my very first pair of socks and a couple pairs of the Classy Slip Up Socks. I can’t say enough great things about this book – I think it’s a great place to get started with sock knitting, if you learn well from books.
I always thought the Winter Garden Socks were the most beautiful socks in this book, but they looked so difficult that I never thought I would have the skill to make them. But then, one day, I was like, “hey! I’m an awesome sock knitter – I can make them now!” And I did.
So, here are my gorgeous socks:
yarn details
Knit Picks Stroll in Peapod, Dusk, and White
dye lots: 63628, 40845, 44970
fingering weight
75% Merino 25% Nylon
machine wash & dry
231 yards / 50 grams @ $4.69 each
project details
pattern: “Winter Garden” by Betsy Lee McCarthy in Knit Socks
needles: 1.5 (2.5mm) wooden dpns
gauge: 31st and 42 rows over 4” in stockinette
yarn used: 101 yards Peapod, 111 yards Dusk, 101 yards White
duration: November 2013 – July 2015 (took a long break from these…)
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