Monday, January 12, 2015

Twinkle Toes

Since I added beads to granddaughter Isabel's socks, I thought I'd add beads to these socks for granddaughter Nellie too. I threaded the beads onto the wool, which I had spun and dyed, and then moved them into position as I needed them. The pattern works well for this because I can put the beads between two purl stitches.

The socks are ready to be posted off to New Zealand for Nellie's birthday.
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14 comments:

  1. MaureenJanuary 12, 2015 at 2:31 AM

    What lovely names your granddaughters have - all the old-fashioned names are coming back, aren't they? My newest granddaughter who is 8 weeks old, is named Eliza.

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    1. Jane McLellanJanuary 12, 2015 at 6:09 AM

      Nellie's name is really Penelope, and she's called that at school. Eliza is nice. Yes, names like Emma have come back into fashion.

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  2. NinettaJanuary 12, 2015 at 2:46 AM

    They're lovely! :) thanks for your comment, I feel that I perfectly understand you!

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  3. NinettaJanuary 12, 2015 at 2:54 AM

    My great-grandmother could knit with circular needles, while my grandmother can't. During the war (they lived far from each other) she needed socks for her daughters and she invented her pattern with 2 normal needles. I still have and wear those she knitted for me many years ago.

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    1. Jane McLellanJanuary 12, 2015 at 6:14 AM

      These are knitted on double pointed needles. I like not having to sew them together at the end!

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  4. Madtatter80January 12, 2015 at 3:25 AM

    I have to admit you are good! I don't know have you and Diane change so effortlessly between the Weaving and Knitting and Spinning and you go places and do many things! Did I mention Happy New Year!

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  5. Jane EborallJanuary 12, 2015 at 3:48 AM

    So these should be called twinkle toes!!!!

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  6. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeJanuary 12, 2015 at 3:53 AM

    So cute! Maybe when I retire I'll make time to knit socks again. I'm sure my granddaughters would get a kick out of the beads as well!

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  7. God's KidJanuary 12, 2015 at 6:10 AM

    Those are awesome!! :)

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  8. QuayceetatterJanuary 12, 2015 at 6:52 AM

    Beautiful socks. I am having problems learning how to knit the heal flap. Must look for some videos.

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  9. muskaanJanuary 12, 2015 at 8:19 AM

    Wow ! Beads on socks - that's a first for me (granddaughter already has the creative genes from her granny !!! ) . These look very cute, including the stitch and colourway.

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  10. Tally TattyJanuary 12, 2015 at 1:04 PM

    She will be very pleased. Girls love glitter these days!

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  11. SuztatsJanuary 12, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    Those socks are so special! i would have loved a pair like that when I was young.

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  12. Margarets designer cardsJanuary 13, 2015 at 1:06 AM

    Beautiful socks and the colour is beautiful and with beads, a gorgeous pair of socks for a little lady.
    Margaret

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