Since today is Ms. Z's 21-month-iversary it seems only appropriate that she should make it into this post. She's in a wonderful developmental sweet spot right now where she is absolutely lovely to be with. The kind of baby that makes you want to make things for her. And so over the weekend, I discovered the kind of yarn that I can't imagine in my own wardrobe, but is just perfect for her: Regia Softy. Happy soft fuzzy sock yarn that knits up a fabric almost as soft and fuzzy as her blankie.
At first blush, this yarn looks a lot like standard Regia sock yarn, just with soft fuzzy bits. However, it is much happier at on larger needles than you m ight expect. These little socks were knit on 3 mm double points and were only 32 stitches around. I did two stripe repeats for each sock and I think I have at least one full repeat left on the skein. I purchased a second skein in a different colorway, but this is the one she picked, so it's the one i started with. And a perfect colorway for a slightly-belated Easter present, I think!
The texture of these socks reminds me of Muppets. Soft, fuzzy, almost fleecy. Ms. Z likes to pet them. Heck, I like to pet them -- and the yarn, too, even if I wouldn't wear it on my feet. These socks are the first pair of socks I've knit for her where I used my "adult" template that doesn't include any extra gathering in just above the heel. She doesn't try to take her socks off any more and her little body is transitioning past the baby shaping into little person shaping.
I had no problems convincing her to wear them, but, couldn't, for the life of me, get a decent picture (at least not in the time I had before work). She loved them even if I couldn't capture that love well. They aren't good for playing on slick surfaces, but they are great warm snuggies for quiet play.
At first blush, this yarn looks a lot like standard Regia sock yarn, just with soft fuzzy bits. However, it is much happier at on larger needles than you m ight expect. These little socks were knit on 3 mm double points and were only 32 stitches around. I did two stripe repeats for each sock and I think I have at least one full repeat left on the skein. I purchased a second skein in a different colorway, but this is the one she picked, so it's the one i started with. And a perfect colorway for a slightly-belated Easter present, I think!The texture of these socks reminds me of Muppets. Soft, fuzzy, almost fleecy. Ms. Z likes to pet them. Heck, I like to pet them -- and the yarn, too, even if I wouldn't wear it on my feet. These socks are the first pair of socks I've knit for her where I used my "adult" template that doesn't include any extra gathering in just above the heel. She doesn't try to take her socks off any more and her little body is transitioning past the baby shaping into little person shaping. I had no problems convincing her to wear them, but, couldn't, for the life of me, get a decent picture (at least not in the time I had before work). She loved them even if I couldn't capture that love well. They aren't good for playing on slick surfaces, but they are great warm snuggies for quiet play.
They are adorable!! So is Ms Z:)
They aren't good for slick surfaces now, but she might really like them for sliding around when she is a bit older (I remember loving the feel of sliding around in my socks on a nice hardwood floor when I was young).
Note, that she is sitting in perfect hero pose. Oh that my knees still did that so effortlessly!
So cute -- both Ms. Z and the socks!
These are super cute.
I think you captured them perfectly. Socks that look perfect for her pink self.