Sunday, May 16, 2010

Triple Braids

When I first read about the Socks Revive contest, I was motivated to work on another sock design (although I have just completed the Autumn socks for Knitting Inspirations). For this design, I wanted cables but not a complicated stitch pattern so that it can be easily memorised. After swatching many cable stitches, I came up with a simplified triple cables stitch which looks like braids.

“Three columns of triple cables running up the feet and you can choose to mirror the cables on the other sock ….. an easy pattern to remember and a pleasure to knit.”

I am quite happy with the results & really enjoyed knitting the socks. I also chose to use one of my favorite yarn, Handmaiden Casbah in Rose. It's really the perfect match.

I have just submitted my entry & the pattern is now available in ravelry for free until the end of the month.

Happy knitting !






13 comments:

Roseann said...

I am so delighted to have your Triple Braids sock pattern. I love how the cables are staggered and the extra twist in the cable pattern. I do hope you win this contest. Thank you for generously sharing yet another one of your gorgeous designs.

2paw said...

Great cables!! Your socks looks fab!! I hope you win!!

Rose Red said...

Oh wow! I think those are your best design yet!! Just gorgeous! I am definitely adding these to my queue (now to find some time to knit them!). Best of luck with the competition!

Unknown said...

Absolutely gorgeous socks Ann! Wishing you much luck for the comp.

Michelle Lee said...

Like Rose Red had said, I think this is one of your best designs!! I'm sure many more gorgeous designs will come from you soon!! :) You're so talented and creative. Hugz hugz hugz

Amanda said...

The sock queen strikes again! Love those cables. Well done.

Kate/Massachusetts said...

Thank you for sharing this pattern! It is gorgeous and has been placed next in line in my sock queue! Best of luck in the contest...I sure hope you win.

Rebecca said...

Thanks for the pattern download, Ann! This is a beautiful pattern.....just wish I knew how to do the toe up method. I know, I know, I need to learn!

Anonymous said...

So pretty! And that color is soft and calming.

Rachel said...

It's amazing to me how fast you churn out such amazing designs! And this one is no exception...good luck in the contest!!

Bells said...

they're just lovely. I can just imagine how they feel - casbah socks are incredible - and the pattern is really visually pleasing. I'm off to get it now! Good luck!

Two Cables and a Frapp said...

Nice pattern and very pretty sock !!!

Alison said...

Great job on a lovely design!