Does that name sound at all familiar? If not, then I’m so happy to be able to introduce you to this fantastic sock designer! A while back I was browsing Ravelry for some Sock patterns and I found this amazing designer that has a lot of gorgeous sock patterns and they are all FREE!
You can check out his Ravelry page here and he also has a blog on crafting which you might enjoy reading and for a peak just click here
I really admire his work and he does both colourwork and patterned/cabled designs and also has a few socks with innovative or unusual construction. So far I have not had the pleasure of knitting one of his socks but since I’m looking for a new sock to knit (yes I know, What a surprise!), I’m going to choose one of his designs. Actually, I think I’ll choose 2 because I have my latest Knitcircus Gradient Yarn Sock Club yarn waiting and then there is the upcoming show in London and I really can’t be seen there knitting with a yarn that is not mine đ So as for the socks using my own yarn, I’m thinking of using a sock blank that I have dyed.
This is a sparkle sock blank, 75% super wash merino, 20% nylon and 5% silver stellina. This is a yarn that I adore! I love the sparkle and it is just so super soft and wonderfully comfortable for next to skin wear be it for socks or any other accessory. I just recently got theses sparkle sock blanks so this will be my first time knitting with one of those although I’m very familiar with the yarn itself. I dyed this with a new method of kettle dyeing where I left parts of the blank in the simmering dye pot for different lengths of time which in turn gives me a blank with different tones of fuchsia which I quite like. I did dye a few of these and will be selling them at the I Knit Fandango Show this week (May 15th and 16th) in London.
Now as for the pattern I chose, it’s called Maudie by General Hogbuffer of course and here is a link to the pattern on Ravelry
And here’s a picture of the sock 
I love the “braid/cable” design on the side.
As this particular blank is knit in single, it means that I will not be able to do a TAAT knit but as I have chosen a detailed pattern that is maybe for the better.
Anyway, I’m going to have to cast on today so that I have some rows worked before leaving for the show and I’ll be showing you some pictures next week. I may not have made much progress between casting on and then but that will just be a good thing as that would mean I was way to busy selling stuff in my booth to do any knitting:)
That’s it for today, take care and have a wonderful day
LOL! When I read ‘Does that name sound familiar?’ General Hogbuff immediately made me think of Dukes of Hazard – if you’re too young, their car was the General Lee and their adversary Boss Hog. Oh dear! Will go check out the patterns and rest my poor crazy brain.
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hi hi no I’m not familiar with the Dukes of Hazard but will look them up:)
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Early 80s. It was a load of rubbish. Don’t think I ever watched an episode – probably too busy knitting even as a kid – just remember it being on.
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The pattern that you’ve chosen looks so fun. I’ve never knitted from a sock blank before, so I was surprised to find out that you can get them as double or single knit. I think I’d prefer to unravel the whole sock blank and cake it.
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Well for me the whole purpose of a sock blank is to not have to wind the yarn into a ball but rather just cast on ASAP đ but of course this is a question of personal preference
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I do remember the Dukes of Hazard. đ But I did think “Harry Potter” and thought I missed someone “important” . Great sock patterns, I will be keeping an eye on his patterns. I might be able to knit some, but I am not that good yet.
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Yes you are that good! Just knit when you have some peace and quiet to concentrate and you’ll be good:)
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I do plan to knit some more intricate patterns as well some time. đ I will follow your advise and go for it.
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