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[classicalsongbirdknits]

The Hot Chocolate sock knitting pattern is live! A chilly winter day calls for coziness, and on such a day, nothing says “cozy” quite like a hot chocolate and long woollen socks. I designed these to be a little longer than the average mid-calf sock, for extra warmth and luxury. Layers of warm milk and decadent cocoa come to life in these long stripey socks, calling for the most decadent of sock yarn. There’s only one important decision to make - whipped cream or marshmallows?

I knit my pair up in Little Wing Fiber’s Dreamy Cashmere (which is indeed dreamy!) in the colourways Onigiri and Osono’s Hot Chocolate.

As always, a huge thank you to my test knitter’s for all their help getting this pattern ready!

The pattern is written for four adult sizes, and can be found on my website or on Ravelry.

[saraliia]

Latest finished socks were a Christmas gift for my mom.

[glamourooze]

Trying to get these mittens done before Christmas

[kniteral]

[girderednerve]

was concerned about this project so i actually checked gauge instead of just eyeballing it like always and i nailed gauge on the first try. i am never checking gauge again. i am the godking of eyeballing it

[ezekiellsplayground]

I recently made this adorable little doll scarf for someone in my ooak doll collectors community using some of my 2023 WOW christmas advent spins.

This scarf used 5 different advent blends & has a total of 14 different fibre types! How cute is it!

I am open to making more doll garments like this from my handspun mini skeins stash, just DM me to discuss :)

[leda-is-sewing]

[crampedfingers]

a sweater i finally blocked!!

[pattern is the twisted loop sweater !]

[purplbear]

Orange Old Town is done and blocking - the magic occurs as it always does - the slightly wrinkled frumpy garment takes on a defined and beautiful shape!

Materials: blocking wires, blocking pins, anti-fatigue exercise mats (way cheaper than blocking mats), hand towel to create volume under neckline while blocking

I like to use blocking wires that are 36 inches long for most of the body/sleeves and then 24 inches long for necklines or neck-to-shoulder sections.

First I put the blocking wires at the two side seams: right-hand photos shows the pairs of wires on top of the sweater for the sleeves and front flaps.

Next, I place wires for the sleeves (cause it’s way easier to guide that wire in while it’s still open and can flop around. After the sleeves, i thread a wire up each front flap of the cardigan.

I think for the orange sweater I did the neckline next? When I have a high neckline or cowl I like to use towels to help prop up the neck and give it more space.

Finally I thread blocking wires through the bottom edges, one for front and one for back. I use the same pins to pull them taut so it all matches after blocking.

The only wires that get threaded through the knitted fabric are the edges: bottom and front flaps. All other wires rest at a crease or seam: side seam, shoulder seam, sleeve seams … and so I just lay them inside lined up with seam and pin through knitted material. Gives a nice crisp edge.

[spawnofvulcan-knits]

Delicate, delicate, delicate.

[classicalsongbirdknits]

The Hot Chocolate sock pattern is coming this Friday! Make sure you’re on the mailing list to get an exclusive discount at release (you can sign up here).

[glamourooze]

Just finished knitting this cute pumpkin beret 🧶🎃

[fabricoletout]

Miffy

[ezekiellsplayground]

Completed chunky lace shawl & a companion chunky hat using fisherman rib.

[leda-is-sewing]

I think this is my new favorite sweater I've ever made.

[saraliia]

Finally finished the socks for my dad. They look so different in different lighting. Hopefully they fit well enough.