my year of socks - October

I can't believe that I have started knitting my second last sock of my year of socks! Today I am proudly presenting my third last sock, the October sock. This pair of socks was a pleasure to knit. I think I told you about my new favourite sock yarn? It is Artisan Sock yarn by Hazel Knits. I bought mine here to avoid customs charges for international delivery. For the October sock, I used the colourway "wild rice", which is a delightful brown, not too dark, not to beige. I don't like beige, it is a colour that in my humble opinion should be reserved for very old man's trousers. If at all.

After knitting a sock that needed full concentration in September, I wanted to knit a pattern that was easy to remember and that I could finish relatively quickly. After all, I was going to knit poolside whilst in Turkey! I really liked the pattern of my June sock, a twin spiral running down the centre front of the sock and I was wondering if I could adapt it to look different but similar. I tried a few things but in the end I settled for simply reversing the pattern. I had to make one tiny modification to make it work but I think it came out ok.

 

What do you think? Unfortunately, the days are gone when the light is reliably good for taking photos. I waited for nearly two weeks to get a day with some sun light! Here are the two best close-ups.

As always, the pattern can be found on the sock pattern page. Also, if you want to find out why I am designing sock patterns you should read this post.

Are you new to sock knitting? Why not try the step by step pattern I posted in January? It is a plain sock with no frills, just stockinette stitch. You can find this simple pattern on my sock pattern page.

Happy knitting! Cx