Maleficent Socks Complete


Over the weekend while moving our daughter from the old apartment to the new apartment, I finished my socks.  You know, the maleficent socks.


Are you a matchy matchy sock knitter?  I am.  I take pride in how close the matching is and this pair I think I'm within a row of identical socks.  This is without counting rows, just using locking stitch marker clips and a measuring tape.


I'm keeping this pair for me and I've tucked them away in my woolen sock drawer.  Waiting for those crisp fall days that will be here in three months.


Comments

  1. AnkeAugust 5, 2014 at 7:59 AM

    They are perfect!! Great job matching those stripes!

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  2. Tracey ~ CloverAugust 5, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    You are a master at sock knitting Karen. Wow, those stripes are perfect. In my younger years I wanted everything to match, now it doesn't bother me as much.

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  3. Reinventing MotherAugust 5, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    They look perfect! I'm not a matchy sock knitter, but I do admire those with that patience. Well done!

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  4. Reading In The VioletsAugust 5, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    They are adorable! Love the colors!

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  5. Melissa Marie August 5, 2014 at 9:58 AM

    The socks are beautiful! I love the colors! :)

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  6. mamasmercantileAugust 5, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    Perfection, they are a real delight. The colour combination is beautiful.

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  7. elizabethAugust 5, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    very nice!!! :))

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  8. UnknownAugust 5, 2014 at 10:35 AM

    Wow! Those are perfect. I'm making striped socks now, and not even trying to match them. I am impressed with your pair! And I love the colors.

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  9. Yanic A.August 5, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    How perfect! Great job... One day! One day I will learn to really knit...
    Just beautiful.

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  10. ErinAugust 5, 2014 at 11:51 AM

    They're beautiful! I love a wonderfully matched striped pair. :)

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  11. michelle gdAugust 5, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    spectacular! you are a marvel :)

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  12. Diana R.SmithAugust 5, 2014 at 12:29 PM

    Aren't homemade socks the best? I always have a couple prs. going on my needles...would have thought I gave DIL the moon when I just surprised her with a pr. of pink ones!

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  13. Annie CholewaAugust 5, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    They look like happy socks. That's the vibe I'm getting anyway. They also look like the kind of socks that just might persuade me to knit some myself, maybe ;)

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  14. Kim August 5, 2014 at 3:28 PM

    Wow, Karen, they are perfect! I really need to try socks, I keep saying I will, and as of yet, have not. Can I join you for a cup of tea one day, and you can tell me the secrets to sock knitting :)

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  15. UnknownAugust 5, 2014 at 4:21 PM

    Love me some matchy matchy!! Although the hand spun ones I just finished are knit 2 at a time from both ends of the skein.....also fun and a little bit daring!! In the end it's a pair of warm wooly's for your toes so its all good!!

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  16. kathy bAugust 5, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    Gorgeous. Matched to perfection

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  17. Lady CordeliaAugust 5, 2014 at 7:01 PM

    Hi Sweets! I just tried to comment but I don't know if it worked.
    As I was saying...you are a pro knitter. Some people have it, and some don't. And you DO!

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  18. stephAugust 5, 2014 at 7:24 PM

    perfect!!!! LOVE these!!!
    I've lately liked the matchy-matchy challenge....although I also love making the odd-ball bits and pieces socks that don't match anywhere....once you have 2 done, you can just keep adding onesies to the mix!!! I guess I just like knitting socks!! :)

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  19. flyingjenAugust 5, 2014 at 7:55 PM

    I know you're counting down the days until you can wear them!

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  20. AnonymousAugust 5, 2014 at 9:38 PM

    Karen, I always enjoy reading your posts and have just nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award. You can check out the details here: www.gracednotes.wordpress.com/2014/08/05/one-lovely-blog-award/. Cheers! Grace

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  21. chris mAugust 6, 2014 at 6:05 AM

    I love them! The colors are vibrant and warm and hopefully will not make you feel maleficient when you wear them ; ) I'm kind of a nut about matching my stripes so I'm with you on that one. Can't wait to see what's next on your needles!

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  22. JanetAugust 6, 2014 at 3:25 PM

    Love those socks! The colors are terrific.

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