Hello my fellow sock knitting addicts. How is your Socktober going? I have been a busy girl working on some new sock designs with some gorgeous yarns. In the spirit of Socktober I have finally knitted my ever patient husband … Continue reading
I am fascinated with how Trailing ivy works its path around a wooden trellis panel, delicately entwining itself to become one with the structure. This was the inspiration for my Twisting Ivy sock pattern which is now available to buy … Continue reading
The neat lines of Drift Away are like the grooves in that record you’re listening to, and they flow into entwined cables sitting prettily on the ankles. Worked in Tempo 4ply, a strong merino/nylon mix that makes the twisted stitches … Continue reading
Hello my lovelies, a gentle ruffle of the hair to my regular readers and a genuine hello to any newbies. I hope you getting plenty of quality time with your needles and that your Summer of Socks is starting to … Continue reading
Nothing To Say has a little bit of everything I love the most: its medley of eyelets, cables and beads mean this is a great little sock for practising your knitting techniques. The sharp stitch definition of the Titus … Continue reading
Relax and unwind with the deceptively simple No Room for Ravers – though it features cables and beads, the seemingly complex patterning is achieved with a mere 8-row pattern repeat. Knit from the cuff down, with a gusset and … Continue reading
Lazy Sunday Knitted Socks launched at the weekend at WonderWool Wales, if you were lucky enough to attend the show you may have seen the book along with the samples on the Eden Cottage Yarns stand? Today the book goes on … Continue reading
If you’re new to beading, this is the sock to start with. I’ve used my most simple, vanilla construction, and the geometric eyelet pattern is decorated with just 16 beads on each sock. Try using the … Continue reading
Meet the cover star of Lazy Sunday Socks, the collection was inspired by my perfect Sunday. Kicking back listening to music, knitting on something precious, something totally indulgent, just for me. The lyrics from The Small Faces song, perfectly encapsulated … Continue reading
I am so excited (and a little nervous) to finally be able to tell you about my first book, Lazy Sunday Knitted Socks. The book contains five indulgent beaded socks to knit, all made with the sublime yarn from Eden Cottage … Continue reading