Socks for Pop

During a particularly cold weekend a few months ago, I gave my mom the Mermaid socks to keep her feet warm.  While it was obvious that she liked them, it was my dad who was truly amazed, inspecting the stitches, first on one side of the sock, then the other, and the heels.  "They're knit?!!?!!"  A sock giftee is born!  And while I don't need an excuse to knit socks for my father, it helps that his birthday is coming up, and that I had something of a deadline to spur me on.

 

Pattern:  Gentleman's fancy sock from Nancy Bush's Knitting Vintage Socks

Yarn: Opal cotton, 100g

I had considerably less yarn than required in the pattern, so I started off with 72 st, instead of 80 and then decreasing down the leg, which was also shortened here.  It turned out I had enough, and ended up with just two grams left.

Do you know your dad's shoe size?  I'd wanted to suprise mine with the socks so I didn't ask.  I overestimated my dad's feet length by almost an inch!  It turns out his feet are about the same size as mine.  Oops.  I'll have to redo the toes, or make him another pair and give these to someone else.  Either way, he's going to have well fitting socks if it's the last thing I do!

So did I work on any of the wips when these socks were done?   heh.

It's been a stressful week, with lots going on at work and home.  By the end of the day, my brain is just not functioning well enough to blog (or email, or comment, sorry!), but st st, in aran weight yarn, for a seamless garment, that  I can handle.  I had just finished it this morning, and I've not had a chance to take proper pictures.  There'll be a full report next time.  :-)

Comments

[reluctantmango]

Oh, lucky dad! It's so nice when a gift recipient can appreciate the complexity of your craft :)

can't wait to see that top-down business! Plain st st sounds wonderful to me right now!!!

[grumperina]

Your dad's socks came out so nice! The yarn seems to stripe subtly in synch with the pattern. Since you ended up giving these to someone else, will you use this pattern again for your dad?

[Marie]

I just love the Gentleman's fancy socks pattern. Your pics convinced me. I must start a pair of these soon. I'm sure your father will be very happy. (Too bad for the "must rip" or "must do another pair" part.)

[emily]

You did a wonderful job with those socks. I really like both the color and pattern, very honeycomb-ish. They look like they should be incredibly comfortable :)

[Siow Chin]

Maybe the pair would fit your husband? I can't wait to see your report on the new FO!

[yuvee]

Ooh that's too bad for the socks, they look fabulous though, I adore the colours.
And your new FO....the texture looks familiar, summer tweed?

[Maryann]

Oh, what a handsome pair of socks! I would say shorten it if Dad has seen it already. Otherwise, knit him a new pair then ;o)

[Jillian]

I made these socks in grey last year and I love them! You have a very lucky dad.

[Peggy]

Sorry, the socks didn't fit! But at least overestimating is easier to fix than underestimating. I love how the subtle Opal stripes turned out.

[keri]

They turned out great, I love the color and the pattern together. A very stylish, manly sock.

[Agnes]

Oh ... love the Opal cotton colour ... and it suits the pattern very well. So, the socks are longer than needed, I suppose. Shortening it should not be too difficult for you. I made a pair for my dad too and his size is also the same as mine ... that made things a lot easier!

[Oiyi]

Those socks looks great. What a wonderful pattern. I also really like the color.

[Lotta]

So stylish! Lucky Pop! :)

[nova]

What a wonderful pair of socks! And it sounds like your dad will really appreciate them!

[Navi]

So pretty, I love that pattern and looks great in the Opal yarn. Beautiful color of the cardigan too.

[polly]

love those socks... lucky dad. Mine is the same way, he spurned them originally and now has asked for more.

[hpny knits]

the socks came out gorgeous!!!! very very nice. its a wonderful pattern!

[June]

Too funny about Dad's foot length - you couldn't ask Mom to find out? :D

[Knittypants]

Your dad will love his socks, they look great. And I can't wait to see your new sweater, the color is gorgeous.

[Marie]

Beautiful socks! And you finished a sweater?! Wow! :) Can't wait to see the sweater. I love the moss stitch border and the buttons already.

[handknit168]

Oh, a lovely sock for your dad. The colour suits man a lot.

[Elinor]

Ah, I love it when a muggle becomes a future knitted gift recipient!!! The socks look great!

[Sue]

I love those socks. Maybe I can knit some for my partner, since he loves handknit socks. I like the color choice too, and your red knit looks like it is lovely yarn.

[mimi]

Nice to have you back!
The socks are so handsome, also the yarn you chose goes well with the pattern. Since you enjoy knitting socks, making another in the right size is not an issue.

[Kai]

Those socks are very, very nice.. Like I said before I think I need to make a pair for Ollie and I've decided that my Dad would love a pair too! In cotton of course.. he's not a wool fan...

The Aran is looking lovely, can't wait for final piccies!

Take your time though.. I know all about work stress.. :(