Comments on: FO: Rainy Day Socks

By: Nimah

Nimah — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 07:52:25 +0000

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Waiting for a reply :-), Nimah.

By: Catherine Wingate

Catherine Wingate — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 08:13:27 +0000

I’m so happy to see another fan of the Rainy Day socks…I think some sock-knitters overlooked the pattern because the stitch is so simple to knit up :-). I designed them, really, because I wanted to use the oat stitch so I had to come up with a name that made sense..ergo, rain drops and Rainy Day. I’m a process knitter so, if there’s a stitch that I just HAVE to play with, it’ll become a pattern somewhere. Another of what I think are pick of the litter socks I’ve designed is the Autumnal Equinox, Modern Romance (because it’s droll with a meandering, twisty lace, Sock Therapy (maybe my fave because, again, I like the stream stitch) and Sweet Valentine because I love Lorna’s Laces sherbet color so invented a simple heart stitch to show off the pretty color. Thanks so knitting and showing Rainy Day, the 4th sock or so I designed if I remember correctly.
You’ve motivated me to dig out that black cashmere yarn in the closet and the metallic graphite-colored seed beads and make some pretty socks for a friend’s Christmas gift.
P.S. For any other sock-knitters, here’s one that’s sooooo simple to knit and really pretty, in my humble opinion. I used Mountain Colors weavers wool but you can whatever yarn you like….string a bunch of beads of the right size on the yarn then do a *K3, p1* ribbing and bead the purled stitches every 66h or 7th row. It’s fast, simple and surprisingly elegant.
Cheers,
Catherine Wingate

By: Kristi

Kristi — Mon, 30 Jan 2006 16:23:55 +0000

Those are gorgeous socks!

By: P-la

P-la — Thu, 26 Jan 2006 09:39:40 +0000

That pattern is perfect for the yarn! Great job!

By: Diane E.

Diane E. — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 11:40:54 +0000

Came upon your Rainy day socks while searching for a pattern for some trekking yarn I have. Beautiful! Looks like they’ll work up quickly! Come by for a visit:)

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 01:40:59 +0000

Very Cute socks!! Pretty purple yarn too!

By: Kara

Kara — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 19:27:50 +0000

I’m so glad to hear that someone else has a pair of socks that saw every season before they were finished. I keep looking back up to see if that really says 14 mos. I am not alone!

By: Dharma

Dharma — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 20:40:26 +0000

The yarn is beautiful. I also have to say that I don’t think you have big calves at all. Now if you want to see some big calves, com’on over to my place!

By: Lolly

Lolly — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 08:50:12 +0000

Love the socks. Love the Trekking! 😉

By: Kira

Kira — Mon, 16 Jan 2006 12:39:56 +0000

Those are lovely socks! Its great that you have finished them after so long!