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The holly bears a berry

Merino DK 'Holly Berry' from Norah George Yarns.

Basic sock pattern, 48 stitches, 3mm needle.

Better late than never.

11 January 2018 in Knitting | Permalink

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Oh, I love those!

Posted by: Callmemadam | 12 January 2018 at 08:09 AM

Not too obviously Christmas-y!

Posted by: Cornflower | 12 January 2018 at 09:35 AM

I'm a firm believer in "better late (and handmade) than never (or merely store-bought)" --last weekend I finished my husband's new fleece bathrobe, and this weekend I hope to finish my son's socks! Yours are lovely!

Posted by: Rebecca | 12 January 2018 at 10:21 PM

Well, you will be able to wear them all through Advent this year!

Posted by: Fran | 13 January 2018 at 09:32 AM

Thanks, Rebecca!

Posted by: Cornflower | 13 January 2018 at 05:48 PM

Fran, that is a very good point - thank you!

Posted by: Cornflower | 13 January 2018 at 05:48 PM

So pretty!

Posted by: Toffeeapple | 14 January 2018 at 05:55 PM

All credit to Tracy of Norah George for her prettily speckled wool.

Posted by: Cornflower | 14 January 2018 at 07:22 PM

Lovely as always Karen. Can I ask a technique question? Are you slipping stitches in the heel flap? Is that to protect that area from wear? I've seen that in some books but always wondered if it would distort the fabric.

Posted by: Juxtabook | 15 January 2018 at 10:47 AM

Yes, Catherine, it is a slipped stitch heel, and is the one I use most often as it is comfortable (quite cushioning) and does seem to be hard-wearing. I don't think it distorts the fabric.
The Eye of Partridge heel is also a slipped stitch one, and produces an attractive diamond pattern. Instructions for both types are here: https://www.interweave.com/article/knitting/learn-something-new-heel-stitches/

Posted by: Cornflower | 15 January 2018 at 03:41 PM

Thank you, and for the link. I am relatively new to knitting socks (on tenth pair) but gaining confidence. It is quite addictive isn't it?

Posted by: Juxtabook | 16 January 2018 at 09:17 AM

It certainly is!

Posted by: Cornflower | 16 January 2018 at 10:48 AM

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