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MONKEY SOCKS

Finished these on Saturday and they haven't left my feet since (well, I did take them off in the shower). These are by far my best fitting, most comfy pair of handkit socks ever. For reals, y'all. Just a satisfying blend of stretchy and warm. In the words of Rach3l Ray, "Yum-O!"



THE STATS
Pattern. Monkey Socks by sock genius, Cookie A.
Source. Knitty.com - New patterns just out!
Yarn. Socks that Rock, Rare Gems
Needles. Size 1 Addis, 40"
Time Knitted. January 31 to March 3
Mods. Nada
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Anonymous said…
gorgeous sock!
and i posted a link to your box bag tutorial on my blog- trying to spread the box bag love! hope you don't mind :0)
3:59 PM
Anonymous said…
great job! yay for socks that fit perfectly.
8:38 PM
Anonymous said…
They are fantastic and they do look immensely comfortable. Thanks also for posting that groovy box bag tutorial. I'm going to give it a try!
6:36 AM
Anonymous said…
those are awesome and i love love love the color!
10:02 AM
Lolly said…
Wow, what cute socks! I love them :)
10:24 AM
knittingphilistine said…
Great Monkeys! I should have some fresh off the needles very soon, too! Cookie's patterns always fit so great. Looks like your box bags are receiving the LOVE!
10:56 AM
Stacey said…
those came out great! the pattern really shows through even with the variegated yarn!
11:27 AM
Jody said…
Gorgeous! I'm almost done with my Monkey socks too - just one more repeat!
12:27 PM
Anonymous said…
Those are gorgeous - both the pattern and the colour!
1:56 PM
Anonymous said…
Oh, they're gorgeous. I think Monkey is my favourite sock pattern - simple and fst!!
5:45 PM
lobstah said…
Those are totally groove-a-licious!
So...are the rumors true? I heard something about a new house?
2:18 PM
Unknown said…
oh wow! these are way cute. i just love them!!
3:23 AM
Anonymous said…
Ooooh... me likey. Great job. I'm going to try these socks eventually...
4:24 PM
Margie said…
I think you've given me an idea of what yarn to use for my Monkeys, hopefully next in the pipeline. I have a Rare Gem in burgundies. I like the box bag link idea and will post a link on my blog also. Great job!
6:46 PM
Dans said…
super style thank you
7:01 AM
Dans Kursları said…
very very good
7:01 AM
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