Pattern: Swing-Set by A. Karen Alfke from Blue Moon Fiber Arts Rockin' Sock Club May/June 2010
Yarn: Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Lightweight in "Sweet Pea"
Size: Booties
Yardage: about a quarter of the skein
Needles: 2.00 mm dpns


So cute!

I made these for a co-worker and his wife who were expecting last month and got them delivered just in time. They worked up really quickly and I just can't believe how cute they are. The seem kind of big for a new born to me but babies grow so quickly that's probably just as well. This pattern gives you lots of practice doing kitchener stitch - it shows up in the cuff and again at the toe of the sock.

I love the look of the yarn. It's just as soft on the eyes as it is on the hand - perfect for a baby, especially a little girl. The lacy cuff and eyelets down the side of the foot are just enough fanciness for a sock that's still reasonably practical (not that that's a big issue for someone who's goal will be to try and stick her toes in her mouth).

And the best part ... I should have enough yarn leftover to knit a grown-up sized pair for me!


p.s. The cuff makes a great crown for the cat sleeping on your desk.