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Socks for a friend

I made this for A friend with cold feet.

Created by: Jacquie W

  • Project Details

    About

    A lovely neighbour aged 91 said her feet were cold but doesn’t like normal socks. She is a knitter but sticks to 6 mm needles and baby blankets now so I’ve knitted her some soft wool/alpaca mix socks.

    Pattern

    Basic 8ply boot socks winwick mum

    This pattern can be found here:
    www.winwickmum.co.uk

    Needles & Hooks

    • Double Point 3.50mm (US 4) 15cm

    Accessories

    • Stitch Markers
    Other : This yarn is soft and knits beautifully. It’s machine washable at 30 degrees.

    Measurements

    Notes: Size 5 shoe

    Tags

    • Socks
    • Women

    Craft

    Knitting

    Skill Level

    Beginner

    Status

    Complete
    Started on: Jul 10, 2022 Finished on: Jul 13, 2022

  • Comments

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    19 Comments

    • Sue C

      • Bournemouth

      Perfect gift for your elderly neighbour, Jacquie, how kind and thoughtful of you 💕 She will love her soft, cosy socks in such a pretty, cheerful colour 😍
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    • Mary E

      Nice socks and colour, your neighbour will love them and keep her feet nice and warm. What a lovely lady you are to make them for her.
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      • Jacquie W

        Thank you Mary. She is a lovely lady and really likes hand knitted things😊
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    • Jane M

      What a lovely gift, it sounds as though she'll appreciate them! I like Winwick mum socks too!
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      • Jacquie W

        Thank you Jane. First Winwick pattern I’ve done. I don’t like it as much as Shuttermonkey as use dpns but needed a dk pattern. 😊
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      • Jane M

        @Jacquie W: Is that the skoosh pattern? I prefer magic loop but I'm sure it could be done that method? I like the idea of the german twisted cast-on
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      • Jacquie W

        @Jane M: yes. Haven’t tried GT yet. Another knitting challenge 😊
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      • Jacquie W

        @Jane M: yes. Haven’t tried GT yet. Another knitting challenge 😊
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      • Jacquie W

        @Jane M: yes. Haven’t tried GT yet. Another knitting challenge 😊
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      • Jacquie W

        @Jane M: yes. Haven’t tried GT yet. Another knitting challenge 😊
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      • Jane M

        @Jacquie W: ....there's always something new to learn!
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      • Jacquie W

        @Jane M: 🤩
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    • Michelle M

      • Queensland

      What a lovely thing to do Jacquie they will keep your friend so warm and such a pretty colour.😊😊💕💕
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    • Mary_B

      • London

      Pretty socks Jacquie, such a kind thought 💖
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    • Elaine C

      • Sittingbourne

      These are beautiful Jacquie, i’m sure your lovely neighbour is going to love them, especially to keep her feet nice & warm. Beautiful colour 💗
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