embellishments

embellishments
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Embellishments are a great way to make something different. That little something that says this is mine. I loved the way the self stripping sock looked the designs that appeared had a wonderful flow. A few days later and a few socks later I thought they all looked the same and that is when it hit me put something on the cuff. Now why I did not think of that sooner. How many times as a child did I stair at my socks and look at the ruffles or other such trimmings. I wanted something soft something that was small but had a big impact . On these socks I did a simple chain stitch (chain 5 and connect) then chain 5 and single crochet through the center 5 times. I tied it on the cuff and then finished the loose in by weaving them inside the cuff. It gave a whole different feel and look. I did this with complementing thread but you could use contrasting thread for a bolder look. Even older socks can be made new with this simple process. Have an outfit and need a sock to match then you can add this simple embellishment with matching thread and there you have it. If you are too busy you can always look on my etsy store and see if there is something that you would like.

Beaded Baby Sock

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This is one of my recent creations. I am currently working on small baby socks with seed beads threaded on the yarn and then knitted into the cuff of the sock. I scatter the beads so that they give just a hint of color. This is a wonderful way to embellish any knitted (or crochet) work. Just make sure that you always put enough beads to finish your product.

What better things then baby socks.

What better things then baby socks.  Even if you don't have baby's feet to put into the socks.  I have been making baby socks.  They are the cutest things.  What else can you do with booties and socks? Well I have some ideas.  For those wonderful hand knitted socks that are to endearing to part with then why not put them on the Christmas tree next year as a remembrance.  If that doesn't do the trick then stuff them with lavender or some other favorite sent and stitch the tops up and put them in a child's drawer or even your own drawer say a sock drawer.  Where ever you put them the fresh sent will sure to be a welcome addition. Even sticking them in a baby shower basket will sure to please.   I even have heard of folks stuffing them with cat nip for a special delight for their favorite feline friend.   How ever you do it do it creatively. Hopefully I will move on from the socks to felted booties.    Got a pattern you would like to shair then let me know. 

Fun Knitted Baby Socks

What a great day.  Any day that you can just sit and knit is a great day.  I have been knitting baby socks and wow.  This is a great project that you can do and get done all in one sitting.  I have not baby to give the socks to but have been wanting to post somethings for sale on the etsy store.  This will be just the thing.  For the pattern I used one from the Doodlebird Creations a great web site that offers some wonderful choices in hand dyed and handmade items.  This web site is simply a must for your bookmarks.  

I have long pondered doing a baby line of knits and still hesitate to commit to just saying yes I will do it.  In playing around with this idea it has come out in every other thing I am currently working on.  So now I have found myself  doing a baby line of graphics called "Waddles" that are offered in various places like cafe press etc. So..... my thoughts come back around to baby knits.  They are simple cute and don't take long to do.  My hesitation is learning how to design the knits.  Since you can't very well take a Debbie Bliss item and knit it up and sell it as your own (not that I would want to do that) I will have to learn how to design the little things.   There are so many wonderful designers out there.  Just wonderful things to be inspired by.  So this journey will be interesting very interesting.  I have found a web site called etsy store and there is where I will hang my hat.  My problem is "I just want to do it with out the learning curve."  So the game is a foot.