In the Summer Time

 

In my memories, childhood summer was a magical time of never-ending sunshine, trips to the pool or park and hours spent riding bikes or just playing with my friends.  Carefree times of just “being”. Dressing up for special occasions meant trading flip-flops and shorts for sundresses and flirty white ankle socks, with cuffs that turned down showing a layer of lace and ribbon, skimming the tops of MaryJane shoes.  

Do you remember those socks?  I don't know if they are still made, all my children are now old enough that we don't visit the "little girls" department of the store any more!

But remembering them, made me what to wear some...so I made these socks...

 

These top cuff down footie socks capture all of the flirty fun of those socks I remember, with the added charm of beads applied in two different ways.

 

The beading isn't hard and only happens in the fold down cuff, so you don't need to worry about the beads rubbing against your shoes (if you are wearing any) or digging into your ankles or feet even when you are not.

The knitting goes awfully fast, too.  It seems that no sooner have you cast on than you are turning the heel and just have the foot and toe to go.

 

Best part?  The pattern is available as part of the July Tutorial issue of Knotions!

Get your copy here, jut click the PDF button to download your own copy.

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Until next time....what's on your needles?

~M