The Behind Bars cuff, named by my daughter Eris.

I did the first version (pink and red) in Bendigo Classic 5 ply, then did another (yellow and grey) in Bendigo Classic 8 ply. The final pattern will be the 8 ply version, but [...]]]> This is the first pattern I’ll be publishing as part of the Pattern-a-Week challenge.

The Behind Bars cuff, named by my daughter Eris.

I did the first version (pink and red) in Bendigo Classic 5 ply, then did another (yellow and grey) in Bendigo Classic 8 ply. The final pattern will be the 8 ply version, but it’s easy to adapt for other yarns and weights.

Now I’m going to work on updating my pattern template, and writing up my notes into a user-friendly pattern. It should be ready for testing this Sunday, if everything continues to go smoothly.

Mad Color Weave socks knit in Crystal Palace Bamboo Silk

The pattern is Mad Color Weave by Tina Lorin, and it’s available for free. I love the way the stitch pattern shows off the intense bright colours of [...]]]> I must show off these lovely socks made of Crystal Palace Bamboo Silk in the Persimmon Tones colourway.

Mad Color Weave socks knit in Crystal Palace Bamboo Silk

The pattern is Mad Color Weave by Tina Lorin, and it’s available for free. I love the way the stitch pattern shows off the intense bright colours of the yarn. The heel construction is interesting, too — it’s a method I hadn’t tried before, and I like the way it cups the heel.

We don’t have the Persimmon Tones colourway in stock at the moment, but there are several other enticing shades of Crystal Palace Bamboo Silk that could look fabulous in this pattern.

I knitted these socks for the winner of a charity auction in aid of the Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal 2009. Many thanks and love to the Red Cross and community volunteers for all the work they have done and continue to do to support those affected by the bushfires.

Jill's Domino Diamond Socks

Jill used a free pattern from DROPS Design, and Noro Kureyon Sock yarn. Isn’t it a gorgeous combination? I wouldn’t have thought to try that pattern from the photo on the DROPS site, but Jill’s socks have me drooling.

You can see more socks [...]]]> Check out these wonderful socks made by Jill Scheetz.

Jill's Domino Diamond Socks

Jill used a free pattern from DROPS Design, and Noro Kureyon Sock yarn. Isn’t it a gorgeous combination? I wouldn’t have thought to try that pattern from the photo on the DROPS site, but Jill’s socks have me drooling.

You can see more socks made from this same pattern at Ravelry, showing how they look with various types of self-striping and self-patterning yarn. I think they’d look good in Mini Mochi too.

Thanks Jill for sending me the photo and giving me permission to share it!