This Handmade Life

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Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
One of the first signs of spring, Daffodils. in the loveliest shades of yellows, they can’t help but bring a smile to your face when the darkest days of winter are fading and spring’s longer days of sunshine and bright blooms begin.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
“I know a bank where the wild thyme blows..”
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Mix it Up Socks are an easy going ribbed sock pattern. This pattern is first of all a basic ribbed sock pattern. If you don’t want to do stripes you don’t have to, just use the pattern as a basic ribbed go to pattern. The pattern is written using magic loop, cuff down and 2 heel options. The first part of the pattern is just the basic patte...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Here is another simple cuff to toe ribbed sock pattern for you. The heel construction is what makes this sock fun and interesting, with charts you can follow or written instructions. The heel and heel turn are comfy to wear and all the ribbing make this not so vanilla sock a quick and cozy knit.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
A basic sock pattern with cuff to toe ribbing. The kind of simple sock pattern that can become a go-to, everyday type of sock knitting pattern.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks, Ankle Sock
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Sprinkles on sugar cookies, bowls of ribbon candy, all the twinkly lights and trees covered in candy canes and tinsel and of course all the different colors in a fruitcake… The christmas of our childhoods!
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Wishing you all Comfort & Joy! I hope this season is merry and wonderful for you all and I hope that this winter will have you sitting by a crackling fire, with big mug of hot chocolate by your side and a basket full of yarn and knitting and of course, toasty toes because you are wearing cozy hand knit socks!
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Homebody, A person who enjoys the warmth and simple pleasures of being at home. These socks are perfect for a morning in, put on your cozy, warm socks, grab a mug of coffee and get all cuddled under a quilt with your favorite book.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The simply striped vanilla socks are knit from the cuff down and instructions are written for magic loop. You begin with a tubular cast on, a stretchy cast on that is worth the few extra steps. A traditional heel flap and stripes that are all the way through to the toe. I used Sewrella Cashmere sock yarn, in 2 colors Cottage & Cashmere. A l...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The September Woods socks, leafy lace and textured. Wear them while foraging in the woods for forest treasures. Watch as the leaves and maple seeds float and swirl down to your feet.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
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Knitting: Mid-calf Socks, Ankle Sock
Knitting: Ankle Sock
The Summer Picnic anklet socks are the perfect socks for a summertime knit. A fun colorwork pattern that makes the sweetest gingham pattern. Maybe you spent your childhood like mine with family picnics at the beach or maybe yours were in the forest or lakeside.. hopefully these cute socks will evoke those summer fun memories!
Knitting: Ankle Sock
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Knitting: Ankle Sock
Knitting: Ankle Sock, Mid-calf Socks
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks, Ankle Sock
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Holly & Jolly socks, are a merry christmasy pair of colorwork socks knit from the cuff down. A pair of socks that looked like they could almost be stockings hanging on the mantle but they are cozy too. The colorwork adds that extra warmth. its a fun pattern to work, the most complicated part is the garland section because your are working w...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks, Ankle Sock
“Wild is the music of autumnal winds against the faded woods” William Wordsworth
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks, Ankle Sock
Pumpkins & Spice Socks are designed with the lovely idea of coziness and staying at home on cold autumn evening by the fire.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
Low Tide Socks are knit from the cuff down, using the magic loop method. The pattern includes charts and written chart instructions. The pattern is full of simple cables with lots of texture. Simple but not boring. Pattern includes classic heel flap and the toe is rounded.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks, Ankle Sock
Knitting: Ankle Sock
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks, Ankle Sock
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks, Ankle Sock
Mint is an amazing herb, one of my favorites. I think of summer when I smell it. Its one of the first herbs to to really spring up and come to life after winter, grows profusely no matter how much you cut it. I love it in iced tea, infused in my water and dried for tea.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
“The soft stars are shining; the moon is alight; the folk of the forest are dancing tonight…” - Katherine Davis
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks, Ankle Sock
Spring Honey Socks
Knitting: Ankle Sock
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Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Dreaming of Spring
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks, Slippers
“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.”
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Winterberry Mitts, these are fingerless mitts with the same bobble and cable pattern as my Winterberry Socks design.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks, Ankle Sock
That first snow fall, the scent of woodsmoke in the air, hot chocolate in your favorite mug and frosted windowpanes. Winter is can be such a cozy time. These are sweet and simple shortie socks that are quick and fun to knit whilst sitting in front of the fire.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Winterberry socks - a fun pair of cable and bobble socks to keep your cozy throughout the winter months.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks, Ankle Sock
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
During the lockdown I was re-reading one of my favorites, Lord of the Rings. Dreaming of travelling to far away lands, cozy hobbit homes and visiting to magical places where elves roam. That was the inspiration behind the name and the sock pattern. Hope they take you away somewhere magical too!
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Garter stripes and slipped stitches make for a fun pair of socks to knit. Easy to memorize pattern. The garter stripes are made with 2 different color ways. You can have lots of fun with this, go crazy with the colors you choose or stick to a more subtle stripe like in the sample I knit. The texture of this sock is very squishy and very cozy. T...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks, Ankle Sock
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks, Ankle Sock
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks, Ankle Sock
Summer is in full swing! Take a break from the heat for a quick knit.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
Summer is here! The perfect time for a quick knit and these are quick and fun. The lace is pretty and because these are ankle socks, they knit up fast.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Flora Socks are a 3 in 1 pattern. Three lovely cable patterns inspired by meadow flowers, Gorse, Heather and Meadowsweet.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
A sweet mix of wavy eyelets and cables for a light spring pair of socks. I chose a lovely spring green colorway perfect for this time of year. The different greens bursting everywhere is so pretty right now.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Pattern is available for free! Check out my other free patterns as well for more seasonally inspired socks.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
I was inspired to knit a pair of cozy woolen socks that could almost be slippers. Where I could wear these around the house on cold days and warm evenings by the fireside, while I watch christmas movies. These are very cozy and warm. The cable is fun to knit and keeps the sock interesting and these pair knit up fast.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Under The Willow shawl is knit from the top down, a classic triangular shawl with sections of lace and garter to keep things interesting. The lace is intuitive and easy to follow. The charts are clear and simple. The pattern is both charted and has written instructions. The perfect light weight shawl to keep you as the days gets shorter and sum...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Cozy socks to keep you company through the autumn days ahead. There’s nothing like a good book, a large cuppa tea or a pumpkin spice latte and warm socks to curl up in on those cold blistery days.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Knitting socks is a little like making magic with knitting needles. The cable stitch in this pattern is fun and easy, once you get the hang of it! So grab your sparkly, halloween inspired sock yarns and make some hocus pocus!
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These socks are inspired by some of the books I’ve been reading lately. I’ve been reading folk & fairytales and these socks are named after the magical water spirits known as Kelpies from Scottish folklore. If you’re lucky, you might find one coming out of the foggy mist in a highland loch.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Will O’ The Wisp socks are a cozy and comfy sock pattern to knit. A very easy lace that is both wispy and relaxing. Before you know it your socks will be done. Its easy to memorize which is always nice. There is a lovely short rounded toe perfect for those who do not like the kitchener.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Is there anything more magical than a walk in the woods during winter right before the first snowfall. Like the leaves falling from the trees as winter sets in and autumn says its last goodbye. The leaf pattern reminds me of just those leaves, once they have fallen and the woods are quiet and only the crunch of those leaves are under foot.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
That first wintry morning when all is white and frozen. The trees and all the plants are covered in hoar-frost.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Wood Nymphs are magical beings that live in the forests and woodlands. This sock pattern incorporates a lovely leaf lace stitch inspired by such creatures.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Inspired by the fields and pastures blanketed with soft and light pink evening primroses.. Here in Texas they pop up with the bluebonnets among other wildflowers in the spring. It is said that if you hang a bunch of primroses above your door it is an invitation for the fairies and their blessings. Well these might not be the exact same primrose...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This is my 5th sock pattern inspired by favorite book character, Miss Marple.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This is a sock pattern inspired by one of my favorite fictional sleuths, Miss Jane Marple. She lives in the pretty village of St. Mary Mead, tends to her garden, knits, drinks tea and solves crimes. The book, “ A Pocketful of Rye” was the inspiration for this pattern, Miss Marple cracks the case with a simple childrens nursery rhyme.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The third in my collection of socks inspired by my favorite spinster sleuth, Miss Marple. She makes her first appearance in “A Murder at the Vicarage”. She knits and gardens and nothing escapes her notice.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Bluebird Cafe Socks are a sweet eyelet lace design. Perfect for a cuppa at the cafe. Inspired by the cafe where Miss Marple sits down for a coffee and gossip in the book, A Murder is Announced.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
A lovely little simple eyelet lace pattern. Quick to knit and easy to memorize. The pattern is inspired by my love of reading Miss Marple mysteries by Agatha Christie. The town, St. Mary Mead is the name of the lovely english village where Miss Marple resides.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks