A pair of 2x2 rib socks in the lovely 'vintage' colorway from Yarntini, knit on US 2's. The tablecloth my feet are resting on inspired this colorway, I wanted something cute and stripey, but lacked the energy to take up dyeing as yet another hobby. But there are fabulous people on the internet who help make your ideas come true, and soon enough I had a skein of sockyarn in my hands that I didn't want to unwind, it was so pretty. Initially I meant to make socks for myself, but a sweet girl at work was going through some rough times, and since she had admired the colors when I was knitting during lunch, I decided to gift them to her. Good thing she has the same shoe size.
I also made a simple garter stitch scarf for my niece with one skein of Malabrigo.
My hands start to twitch whenever I think of its softness. I definitely see a Malabrigo sweater or cardi in my future. Maybe a Malabrigo blanket, or wait, even better, a sleeping bag...or a head to toe body suit! Ahhhh, soooft.
36 comments:
How sweet of you to gift those gorgeous socks! Such beautiful colors!
The scarf looks fabulously squishy.
that scarf is so so lovely - the color looks fantastic.
It's so cool that you were able to get a colorway to match your tablecloth! It's a gorgeous combo, and knit into fab socks!
glad you had a nice holiday! I, too, wish they could have been longer. Love the socks and scarf. And great photos!
I've just finished a scarf that looks similar in colour to yours. Beautiful, simple garter st - love it!
How about a BUNNY SUIT! ;)
you can be a furry in malabrigo!
oh wait... nevermind
aww the orignal hank of vintage!! so awesome to see it knit up, the colors are gorgeous. yumyum
I love your socks, they remind me of Cath Kidston's vintage colours.
What a pretty color for the scarf. I have been wanting to try malabrigo, one day soon...
The socks are very cheerful, a great gift.
Pretty scarf. I love the slight color variegation. Those socks are mouthwatering. So vivid! Your sitiches are so even too!
What lovely colorway is the MMMmmmmalabrigo???
wonderful gifts! I love bright colors- they cheer me up when all seems cloudy. :-)
sometimes knitting something wonderful is as good as wearing it!
I have never seen or touched malabrigo myself but you are making me VERY interested in getting some. Great socks too.
The colours of the socks are great.
Have a nice day
Eulchen
cool socks!! those colours are awesome. Very pretty and cheerie, makes me happy by just looking at them :)
the socks! i'm so impressed with how you got the stripes lined up at the heel/gusset.
more malabrigo praise, eh? i definitely need to check it out.
The socks and scarf are lovely! Thank you for showing how the Malabrigo knit up.
The socks look greak, and it is so lovely that you gave them away as a gift!
Socken und eine Tischdecke - wer würde denken wie gut die zusammenpassen. Das sind genau die Farben die ich liebe, das Foto ist mir richtig in die Augen gesprungen, so frisch und fröhlich, als wär der Frühling schon da.
Aber genausogut gefällt mir der rosa Schal, so kuschlig und cremig, wie Vanilleeis mit heißen Himbeeren. Die wär auch schön für einen Wohlfühlpulli oder -jacke, geräumig und bequem mit großen Perlmuttknöpfen, ach ja, die hätt ich jetzt gern.
P.S. Deine Fotos sind aber auch wieder mal supertoll!
Those socks are beautiful!!! I think that was very sweet of you to give them away. Hand-knits are so sweet. :)
The socks and the scarf look really, really lovely, Steph!! Malabrigo is definitely a favourite of mine too, SO soft!
PS. Thank you very much on the sewing book recommendation! Photos and step-by-step instructions are definitely good in my books.
I'm with you on the dying! So many people do such a great job at it, may as well let them keep doing it! The colors of the socks are wonderful. Very cheery!
Mmmm - the scarf looks so cozy....
Very lovely colours in all those knits. I ahve never seen Malabrigo in real life, must get some!
malabrigo even makes garter, along with everything else, look irrestible. I ove the subtle change in weight - it makes every fabric so interesting. Great color choice too - its beautiful.
Thanks for sharing!
I LOVE those socks. (Thanks for the tip on the sock yarn.)
I am in awe that you had the will power to give those away. You have inspired me to become a better knit-giver.
lovely! for some reason, the rolled up malabrigo scarf makes me think of candy...mmm...it looks so soft and luxurious!
I LOVE the sock colors! And they're very cheerful, so the perfect gift for someone going through a rough spot.
I've never used Malabrigo before, but seeing your scarf and the lovely slight variances and reading all the comments makes me feel like I must get some now. Love your tablecloth socks too!
Das ist ein wunderschönes Foto von dem Schal für die deine Nichte, ich bin richtig neidisch (auf beides, Foto und Schal!). Das Garn kannte ich noch gar nicht, aber was du schreibst klingt verführerisch genug um einmal danach zu suchen.
Die Socken sind cool - so schön Retro. Und um die Streifen so perfekt hinzubekommen, müsste man vermutlich ziemlich tief in das Färbe-Hobby einsteigen.
Liebe Grüße
Dana
i love those socks.
Beautiful scarf, the color is the most eye catching about it. So pretty ;)
*laughing* Malabrigo body suit.
I'll be left with that image all day!
What gorgeous colors in your socks, very nice. I love the scarf too, the yarn is very pretty and looks so soft and squishy.
Gorgeous gifts. Almost too pretty to part with...
I love those socks -- they are so cute!
I really like your site! I also really like the
Brigette Leaf Pattern. I don't speak German, but I've tried to email them. Is there any way that you can share that pattern? Or it's location? The way you have styled the scarf with your pin is lovely!
Thank you - bjohn
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