I finished my Om Shanti bedsocks and, if I say so myself, very pretty they are too!
Pattern: Om Shanti Bedsocks, by Alice Wu (Ravelry link)
Yarn: Chameleon Colorworks Evolution, with Rowan 4 Ply Soft as the contrast.
Needles: 2.25mm
Modifications: I used a contrast colour for the heels, toes and ribbing. Instead of the tubular ribbing and cast off called for in the pattern, I did a 1×1 rib followed by a picot edge cast off. I am really pleased with these modifications. I think that using a plain contrast colour sharpens up the variegated yarn. I like how the picot edge adds another element of prettiness to the socks.
There is, however, a problem with these socks, to which the fact that they are not being modelled by me is not unrelated. Yup, these socks won’t go over my heels.
From the corner of my heel to the front of my ankle measures 12 1/2″. Due to the addition of the more stretchy white yarn, this part of the sock is not the issue. No, the issue is the leg of the sock, which stretches to just 12″. You see the problem.
So, I have decided to give these socks away. If you would like them, just leave a comment below. I will pick a comment using a random number generator thingy on the 12th of March. They don’t have to be for you, maybe you’ve got someone else with small heels who might like them! The length, by the way, is 9″ from toe to heel.
They’re just too pretty to languish in my sock drawer!
Ooh I’m first! I’m so sorry to hear your socks don’t fit. I’ve only made one pair of socks and they have the same problem but I MAKE them fit (which isn’t doing them any good).
Oh, that sucks. I am so sorry they don’t fit you. They are beautiful though.
oh that is too bad! they look like a lovely raspberry sorbet
They are beautiful! Sorry they don’t fit, though. Not worth a rip and re-do?
Oh but they’re so cute! I have the same problem with short row heels, something about them does not work with my feet. I need the heel flap heels. So as much as I love them, don’t pick me. And I love the pictures.
They’re just so pretty! I’m sorry they don’t fit you, but your method of coping with this fact is most generous. : )
They’re very cute!! I’m sorry they don’t fit, but I would be happy to give them a loving home. 😉
Aw, that’s too bad they don’t fit you!! They are lovely ~ I’d happily rehome such beautiful knit socks.
Do you have any idea how hard it is to measure your own foot! One bumped head is how hard!
They are adorable! And it turns out they would fit me, although are you sure they wouldn’t stretch for you? Such a shame to give away that amount of hard work.
that’s such a shame! but I’m sure they will go to someone who will love them dearly
Oh what a major bummer!! Those socks are adorable and you should be wearing them. I love the mods…the picot edge is great. I have never done it but now I totally want to try it :).
So sad that they dont fit. they are sooo pretty. I cant imagine how badly you feel.
so sad they dont fit you- am sure hopeing i am the lucky lucky girl though- to be honest.
they are very very nice indeed!
Such a shame they don’t fit – they look great – the contrast heel/toe is a great way to ensure no pooling either!!
They are so sweet and sure someone will love them.
What a shame. I hope they fit whoever is lucky enough to win them xx
Oh no! They are soo very pretty. And I love the garter stitch heel. Such a shame…
Those are so pretty! I hope you find someone that they will fit. It’s a shame it’s not you.
Gah – hate it when that happens – my Honeybees didn’t fit but luckily because of the cuff so I could remedy it. I think my measurement is 12″ so I could try and be the Cinderella for these socks :o) What you say about the contrast yarn shrpening up variegated yarn is very true – must remember that for other patterns.
Oh that’s such a shame they don’t fit you. They look lovely, I almost want to say ‘delicious’ because they remind me so much of strawberries and cream -yum!
My feet seem small when it comes to socks which is why I have to often go down a needle size or two. I feel like Cinderella (I mean her step-sister) when I say ” I think it will fit my foot” 😉
Pick me.. Pick me !!!!
Have a super weekend.
Den
Lovely, lovely socks. Your modifications are just perfect. I especially like the picot edge trim. I want to make a pair for my mother, but I have never tried socks.
So sorry they don’t fit you. I’d love to find a home for them on my feet
I love them! It is such a shame they don’t fit. If they still need a home I would love to give them one….of course I will need to go and buy new pj’s to wear with them as they are far to posh to go with anything I already own:)
oh i would give those to my sister in a heartbeat. She loves pink and she just asked me for new socks yesterday!
Ooo I love that stitch!
Gorgeous! Hope I’m not to late to say Lily would love these!
Gorgeous socks – what a shame they don’t fit you. They wouldn’t fit me either, but I hope they find a good home!
Oh man, too bad they don’t fit you! Your modifications really make it such a pretty sock!