Project 50: Basketweave Socks

The Stripes Match

Perfect Fit

Basketweave Socks

Pattern: Knitty Magic Cast-on for the toes, Misocrafty Short Row Heel, Basketweave Ribbing for the leg
Yarn: Opal Petticoat 1291
Needles: Two pairs 2.5 mm Addi Turbos

Don’t you think they look very pretty?? I’m so happy and proud of myself for knitting my first pair of socks!!! :blush:

This entry was written by Michelle, posted on 10th April 2007 at 8:11 pm, filed under FOs, Knitting, Socks. Bookmark the permalink. Follow any comments here with the RSS feed for this post. Post a comment or leave a trackback: Trackback URL.

16 Comments

  1. Sue
    Posted 11th April 2007 at 6:10 am | Permalink

    Congratulations on finishing your first pair of socks, and yep, the stripes match up and that’s a bonus. They look terrific.

  2. 2paw
    Posted 11th April 2007 at 8:30 am | Permalink

    Your socks are perfect!! I love that the stripes match and they fit perfectly too!! I see a lot of socks in your future. It makes me not want to wear shoes when i have nice socks on!!!

  3. Sally
    Posted 11th April 2007 at 9:58 am | Permalink

    I love them socks!!!

  4. regg
    Posted 11th April 2007 at 10:46 am | Permalink

    lovely! well done on your 1st pair of socks! :)

  5. abe-hap
    Posted 11th April 2007 at 1:38 pm | Permalink

    :heart: Yay you did it - well done - they are FAB!! :heart:

  6. KnitPastis
    Posted 11th April 2007 at 9:52 pm | Permalink

    You know something, I was just sitting here thinking to myself…I do believe this is your first pair of socks you’ve made! Then I read your post under the pic and it was. These turned out fantastic!

  7. Helen
    Posted 11th April 2007 at 11:25 pm | Permalink

    Fabulous looking socks Michelle. Congratulations on finishing your first pair and may there be many more to join them.

  8. Donna
    Posted 12th April 2007 at 7:00 am | Permalink

    Wonderful job, Michelle! :)

  9. Ann Lim
    Posted 12th April 2007 at 10:05 am | Permalink

    great job! How’s the 2nd pair coming along?

  10. Sasha
    Posted 12th April 2007 at 11:20 am | Permalink

    So impressive!! ANd oh-so inspiring to finsih my socks off and start skoot’s Jaywalkers! Such a fabulous pair of socks - a basketweave leg, matching colours and the magic loop method!! whoooo! Nice work!! =)

  11. claudine
    Posted 12th April 2007 at 12:39 pm | Permalink

    Yes, they look very pretty indeed! Great job, Michelle! I love how the stripes are matching perfectly.

  12. Nora
    Posted 12th April 2007 at 1:40 pm | Permalink

    I’ve been thinking about those socks since I saw them over at Yarnstorm. I think you’ve convinced me…

    Re your comment: I think I’lll use 3.25mm needles.

  13. Doreen
    Posted 13th April 2007 at 11:08 am | Permalink

    The sock is beautiful. The stripes is just so matching

  14. Ann Lim
    Posted 14th April 2007 at 9:21 am | Permalink

    Thanks for your compliments on my shawl. I did have some yarn leftover although not much to use for anything - hope you will have enough yarn.

  15. SP10
    Posted 14th April 2007 at 9:59 am | Permalink

    They look great!!!

  16. Carol
    Posted 19th April 2007 at 5:36 am | Permalink

    Beautiful socks :D

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