Cubist Socks

My PA left the company recently to go on an amazing adventure, volunteering in the Highlands of Scotland and then trekking in Nepal.  I was so excited for her and wanted to knit her a pair of socks before she left (because knowing the weather in Scotland she will need all the warmth she can get.  Also she was someone who was so pleased to received hand knitted socks in the past and it is so gratifying to knit for people who really love getting handknit gifts.

So I had gone to Knit Nation with her in mind and bought the bright rainbow coloured yarn from Easyknits.  My PA often wore bright colours to work and I hoped that the bamboo in the yarn would mean that the socks would be hardwearing in her hiking boots.

One of the things I bought at the show was a programme because it contained two free patterns - one by Alice Yu which I shall be knitting up in due course and the Cubist socks by Cookie A (and I do love Cookie A patterns).  So I decided to use the Cubist pattern with the rainbow yarn as they seemed to compliment each other.

 In think in hindsight they were a little tight around the top and across the instep - which I was surprised about (particularly the instep bit) as the pattern didn't appear to be lacking in give.  It was not like it was lots of tight cabling or anything.  I hope that these elements didn't make them difficult to wear or put on in the end though.  My PA was really chuffed with them though and I do hope she is enjoyed wearing them even now.

Finished Cubist Socks

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