Marilinda

This is the first pair of socks I've finished in a long time, and the first pair of interesting (non-stockinette) socks I've finished this year.

 

Pattern: Marilinda, by Cookie A.
Yarn: Shelridge Farm Soft Touch Sock in Marigold
Needles: US 1 DPNs

I'm not sure if it was all the people getting ready for Socktober or just the coming of the cooler weather, but I was suddenly itching to start some socks about a month ago. And I thought I'd finish up a pair so I could actually wear them!

I got this yarn at Rhinebeck in 2008.  At the time, I was obsessed with this color.  Since then I've knit a sweater in this color, sewn a dress in this color, and I've bought a jacket, tank top, and handbag in this color.  I think I'm pretty much satisfied, but if you see any (comfortable) shoes in this color, please do let me know.

The socks were fun to knit, and I could knit without the chart after a couple of repeats.  I like the little seam of stitches that go down the back of the sock, and the charted heels are also a nice touch.

In case you're worried that there are now not enough single socks at my house, I hope this sets your mind to rest. I don't think I'll ever run out of single socks!

Comments

[Shortly]

These are beautiful! I love the pattern, and glad to hear it was a nice sensible pattern - I hate the ones you are forever looking at charts for. For some reason I think socks should be fun to knit. Thse ones look like they will be fun to wear too.

[Kelly]

These socks are awesome, they look so great in a solid colour!

[Kelly]

Those socks ROCK!!! I love them!!!!!! I love the color too, so beautiful!!

[Mildawg]

Wow, you *do* like that color.
The socks are absolutely lovely. Great job!

[Kim]

So gorgeous! I've been hoarding yarn in that same color. And I have been on the look out for shoes that color so if I find any I will let you know.

[stacey]

I love those socks!! I knit one for a friend (she knit the other), and loved it!

[Brenda]

Spectacular pair of socks! The pattern really sings in that glorious yellow.

[Holly of HollYarns]

Your socks--whether paired or not--are gorgeous! Could you please let me know what pattern you used for the middle one of the single socks? I really would like to make some fingerless gloves with that texture/pattern. Thanks!