SOCKTOBER! Bay of Quinte Socks
Hear that crunching underfoot? Feel that snap in the air? It’s Socktober, the perfect time to cast on something toasty for your toes! Knit some cabled socks now to slip on under clogs or toss them in a basket for holiday giving. I’ve gathered my favorite sock patterns to feature this month, so expect a variety of yarn weights from fingering to worsted. Cast them on in a funky color, then enjoy every stitch!
Flowing, aqueous cables travel the length of the Bay of Quinte Socks. Delightful to the eye and challenging for the knitter, they create movement that mimics the melting snow as it makes its way to the bay. Fun to wear and fun to knit in any color! The Bay of Quinte Socks feature the super easy Fleegle heel. These cabled socks are worked from the toe up.
Knit Some Cabled Socks!
I absolutely LOVE knitting socks! The combinations – color, pattern, style, heel and toe shaping – are virtually endless. Socks are the perfect bite-sized knitting project to enjoy in front of the TV or while watching after school sports. They’re portable, quick and make great commuter or car knitting. Pull them out and knit some cabled socks anytime you’ve got a spare minute. I like working on socks while I’m waiting for the kettle to boil!
The Inspiration
Back in 2016 when I was designing these cabled socks, I dragged Carl and Teddy up our County Road to a little stream that runs between properties under the road. In summer it is nearly dry, but in spring it is a torrent. I used to walk by that stream every morning during my time in Prince Edward County. I think the twisting, moving, melting cable that runs up the front of the Bay of Quinte Socks represents its movement pretty well, especially when the water’s course is fueled by melting snow further up river. The Bay of Quinte Socks are a challenging knit using the fun and easy Fleegle heel. They are worked toe up and can be knitted one or two at a time.
Not So Toasty Toes
Can I tell you how utterly freezing that water is?? My master plan for photography was to cover my feet in plastic bags then put the socks on over top. Then I was to step into the frigid water while Carl snapped photos. I will never forget the feeling of frozen numbness, the foot hypothermia! Needless to say, the shots are a bit shaky and not many were taken.
Here’s a great way to channel your sock knitting inspiration. Knit up an extra pair or two to donate to your local homeless shelter. Get started at happysocktober.com. Just make sure your socks are made of superwash yarns.
Each night in the United States, an estimated 600,000 people live on the streets. This October, we want 2 million people to show that even a small act of love, such as donating a pair of socks, can make a big difference in the lives of our neighbors who are homeless.
