November 27, 2006
Whiskers & Paw Prints Sock Pattern
I got almost no knitting done over the holiday, but I did put the finishing touches on my Whiskers and Paw Prints Sock Pattern and it is now ready for purchase and download.
This pattern is what I would consider an "intermediate" level sock pattern. It includes a picot cuff, short row heel, and an overall pattern stitch that includes both a stranded stitch and simple lace work. You'll need to know how to do a provisional cast on, knit and purl, yarn over, and perform mirrored decreases. Nothing is terribly difficult, but you may encounter a few new things. I've created a tutorial for the provisional cast on and picot cuff to help anyone who may not have seen these techniques before. The heel and toe details are fun surprises that you can choose to include or leave out, depending on the recipient.
The pattern has full color detail pictures, is fully charted and includes two sizes, one for a medium sized woman's foot (about 8" circumference) and one for a large sized woman's foot (about 9" circumference). It also includes suggestions for downsizing and upsizing the pattern for smaller and larger feet. The yarn I used is Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock in Medium weight, but many other yarns, such as Koigu KPPM, would be perfectly acceptable.
I'm setting the price of the pattern at $5.75. Because these socks are meant to honor a person who cares a great deal about animals, I will donate one dollar from every pattern sale to the Anti-Cruelty Society of Chicago. The ACS does excellent work in Chicago finding homes for dogs and cats and providing affordable veterinary care for those in need. Over my time in Chicago, I've adopted a number of animals from them and I've always been impressed by the volunteers and the staff.
To order, just click on the button below, or on the button in my side bar under the picture of the sock pattern. I use PayPal and it will take a direct PayPal transfer, credit card or eCheck. You will be provided with download instructions as soon as your payment has cleared.
Want to see a little of the detail work on these socks?
I can't WAIT to start my Whiskers and Paw Prints socks! :-)
Those socks are amazing! :)
The paw print details on the toe is adorable!
Love those socks. I think I need to order two patterns one for me and one as a christmas present (the pattern not end results) LOVE them!!
Adorable and Beazle approved? What's not to love!
Oh those turned out so cute!
Great sock and even greater adoptee! Can she be downloaded too? Ah, yes, not even MasterCard would be sufficient.
A-MAZ-ING!!!! I've been waiting for the pattern to come out!! The little touchs (like toe paw pirnts) are so wonderful and clever!! Fantastic job!! I've already bought my copy and gave you a shout out on my blog. Hope you sell bunches!
oh my - what cool socks! Great pattern Theresa.
Thanks for the great pattern - and for donating part of the profits. What a wonderful idea.
Absolutely beautiful. The remind of the ginger cat I always wanted.
They are wonderful and it is fabulous you are donating to a rescue. I coordinate a Golden Retriever Rescue and donations like yours to the rescue your aunt volunteered with can make a huge difference for the animals.
Please tell me...they are top down on dpns right or wrong?
I love these! They're at the top of my "if I ever finish Christmas knitting" list! ;-)
I admit that I'm not a fan of sock knitting, but DANG Theresa, that detail on the bottom of those socks is really, really cool!
VERY cool socks Theresa! I especially love the pads on the bottom! Well done!