My wonderful brother Andrew is coming home for Christmas this year. He's had a pretty hectic year with the financial chaos (I guess who hasn't) and has had some wonderful achievements with him running the NYC marathon- so what better present than a pair of cozy comfy socks to wear around a cold London flat.
Notting Hill Socks
Pattern: A combo of Thuja and a sock pattern from the Knitting Vintage Socks book from Nancy Bush
Yarn: Mission Falls 1824 wool. 4 balls (I used a smidgen of the 4th for the toe of the 2nd sock)
Size US6 circs
I'm actually so happy with how they came out. Talk about a quick knit too! Super fast dude socks.
I also made a Christmas stocking for my friend's nephew who's seriously the cutest boy ever. His name is Charlie.
I made an I cord for the curly C. I hope lots of fun presents get filled in it for him this year.
If I don't post again before the 25th - I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas! And Happy Holidays!
Ho Ho Ho!
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OMG, you knit another pair of boy socks?? You totally rock! And, that stocking is adorable! Love!
Posted by: Nonnahs | December 22, 2008 at 07:32 PM
awesome socks! i'm sure your brother will love them.
Posted by: mai | December 22, 2008 at 08:25 PM
Those look perfect for lounging. I love the texture!
Happy Holidays!!!!!!!
Posted by: stacey | December 23, 2008 at 07:49 AM
These Notting Hills are smashing! (ha ha). Seriously love these:)
Posted by: Heather | December 23, 2008 at 08:14 AM
Gorgeous stocking!!! Charlie is a lucky little boy to have such a sweet Aunty Margaux to knit it up for him! (Esp because his real aunt is a knit-slacker) :-)
Posted by: Johanna | December 23, 2008 at 09:58 AM
Great socks and stockings! Happy holidays to you!
Posted by: tiennie | December 24, 2008 at 12:19 AM
Aptly named and I'm sure well appreciated.
Love your "C" embellishment.
Ho ho ho to you too - LOL
Posted by: Mr Puffy | January 04, 2009 at 06:45 PM
Totally love the stocking's "C". Great idea.
Posted by: Rima Aranha | January 11, 2009 at 12:51 PM