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WIP Wednesday: February Sock (AKA Mongolian Boots) Update
It snowed this weekend and I took advantage of the cold weather to work on my February New Year’s resolution socks. Here’s where I’m at:
How weird is this? This is not a two thumbed mitt, but the sock nearing the bottom of the heel. The center stitches are the heel flap, and the stitches added to each side are the gusset. The heel turn is next.The heel is turned (little checks) and I have successfully connected the sole to all of the gusset stitches. Looks like it’s designed to fit a lumpy foot, doesn’t it.It fits my foot! Now, be honest. Doesn’t this look warm? These are so thick and cushy I plan to wear them as indoor slippers or maybe inside my Ugg boots. My son told me they look like Mongolian boots.
Mongolian boots?! I wonder what those really look like? I wonder what patterns and colors they use? I have more of this Irish wool, and I have to say that it is not what you would wear against your skin. (The sheep that sourced this fiber actually had hair mixed in with their wool! I haven’t seen that since I since I spun some California Red that I got dirt cheap. Pokey, pokey, pokey!!) It is perfect, however, for over-socks/boots. It does dye well, is very lofty and warm, and I’m pretty sure it will felt like a charm. Hmmm…
I weave, knit and read in Aurora, Colorado where my garden lives. I have 2 sons, a knitting daughter-in-law, a grandson and two exceptionally spoiled kittens. In 2014 I was diagnosed with a serious rare autoimmune disease called systemic sclerosis along with Sjogren's Disease and fibromyalgia.
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7 thoughts on “WIP Wednesday: February Sock (AKA Mongolian Boots) Update”
Totally digging the socks. I’ve GOT to try knitting them!
They are an adventure. I have learned so many new techniques while doing these socks, and gave up on her instructions and invented a new technique or two on the way. Can’t wait for the toe, which looks somewhat terrifying.
Yarn, Books & Roses 
Totally digging the socks. I’ve GOT to try knitting them!
They are an adventure. I have learned so many new techniques while doing these socks, and gave up on her instructions and invented a new technique or two on the way. Can’t wait for the toe, which looks somewhat terrifying.
Too cool for socks! Should be gloves!
I think the pattern would be great for gloves/mitts, but I need less scratchy wool. Was that a Christmas request? 🙂
So cute!!
I’ve enjoyed reading your blog. I’ve nominated it for the Liebster award.
https://smalladventuresbiglife.wordpress.com/2015/02/08/liebster-award/
Wow! Thank you very much!