mini knits part 2

tis the season for birthdays at the moment, and although all the 'presentees' are crafty types, i always have problems choosing gifts for them. they have piles of supplies, mountains of books and oodles of notions, so what to get? while browsing over at belle cherie handmade i was inspired by Bec's year of handmade gifts (how does she do it?!).

opal slipper socks

all my sisters know how to knit, but Barb is really too busy with sewing for her family to get stuck into a project. i thought it would be nice to knit her something and found a pattern for some vintage style slipper socks. it's not too warm at night yet to wear some while snuggled on the couch reading a book, Barb's other hobby. i found some yarn in my stash that was the perfect combination of her favourite colours of blue, teal and purple and cast on straight away, and actually finished a pair of socks!

a pair!

i really like how this pattern is made like a traditional sock; with a turned heel and picked up stitches it makes for a comfortable fit that follows the foot's contours well. i had to wrestle these from Abby when i showed her, as not surprisingly they are in her favourite colours as well! guess what's on her birthday list for December?