celtic swan forge
Great Hand Knit Sock Trade
Here is how it all got started............."
"Four years ago I put a notice up on our website newsletter that I would like to trade for some socks... wow, knitters from all over the world have responded with fantastic quality work."
I am a crocheter, weaver, spinner, felter, etc, etc, but...
that won't get me a pair of hand knit socks.
Therefore, I want to trade a set of double pointed bronze needles for a pair of hand knit socks. Natural fibers. And my feet are size 10."
I'm so excited!! Unbridled sock lust!
(see last 2 years sock trade photos and links below)
This year the response has been fantastic.
Socks!
New photos below.
"The best part is that I get to wear them!"
Oh look at these!Hand felted clogs by the brilliantAmy Green.She needle felted the Celtic knots on the tops.I designed the knots using my paper folding method.She put on leather soles too. They are both beautiful, original,and endearingly warm & cozy !
Here are thick purple socks
knit for me by Stephanie Short in Canada.The pattern is called Husbeast, designed for her husband!Serious work boot socks, but also very stylish.
Am I loafing in the smithy? No, just showing off
these very admirable socks with their Celtic knot design
by Sabine Ruppert in Germany.
Click on the photo to the left and you can see
our 170 pound anvil on which I make
all the knitting needles!
Here are some thick & cozy socks
knit by Louise Mutterperl
"I love the needles. I've been busy making hats for the holiday season and look forward to returning to my favorite thing....socks."
And a pair by the talented Sannah Konig
from Germany.
Look at those sweet cables!
Here is a view of the back.
Cheri Short made these socks in a Nine to Five pattern with Emerald City yarn.
"I have used the needles and I am so in love with them. You did a marvelous job."
I will be wearing them to the Land of Oz. Proudly!
Her Ravelry name is softwhite1
Here are Ilona Gehlhaar's fabulous socks
in the Fawkes pattern.
She lives in Germany.
The color is denim. This shows the back.
I can just see her doing these detailed stitches!
Here Are a pair of Paraphernalia socks from
Jessica Green in Canada.
Wow.
And here are Petra Preyer's cabled socks.
She lives in Germany.
These make me whimper with joy.
Close up view.
The Potawanamus pattern was used by
Maria Luihn from Norway.
Here is a view of the back
as I dance along a beach log singing.
Oh my, Marilyn!
Yes, Marilyn Elston knit these from her own pattern
for me from 100% merino yarn.
Here is the close up shot.
These cabley-cozy tall socks were
knit by the talented Petra Lieb from Germany.
She used the Paraphernalia design (a favorite!)
and used Baby Seta Lana Grossa yarn. They are so soft! And here is a close up of the heel and side.
Now here are a romantic pair of socks.
They were knit by Cornelia Kloft in Germany.
On the way to America they had a baby sock!
So cute, and a regular
'chip off the old block'! I mean sock!
They are 100% merino, and the pattern is Celtic Chain.
Here are some lovely socks in the Clover pattern
made by Katrin Ratajczak in Germany.
And here is a close up.
This stunning pair of socks
was knit by Petra Felden of Germany.
The pattern is called John Anderson.
You cannot imagine how terrific these feel to wear!
These wonderful Celtic knot socks were made
by Alison Clayton in the UK
They are made from 100% Merino
Jaeger Matchmaker yarn.
And you know how I love Celtic knots!
These were knit by Rhonda Shipley. Yummm!
Click to enlarge.
These were made by Karen Lane.
Great socks!!
This pair was made by Lauri Mraz.
Wonderful pattern, and so squooshy.
click to enlarge
This pair of socks was made by
Sandra Scheugenpflug in Germany.
They are silk and bamboo!
They feel fabulous! And so purple.
Click to see bigger.
This is a thumbnail of the heel.
Here are some lovely lavender wool socks in the Vinnland pattern. These were made by Sarah McIntosh.
Her Ravelry name is mac-attack
And here I am showing the sides of the socks,
twinkle-toed among the autumn crocus.
These were knit by Gisela Vogler in Germany.
They are made of hand dyed merino yarn,
and have a clever little cord
knitted on the cuff to tie the pair together when
washed. Aren't they wonderful?!
Here is a view of the side.
These green cabled socks
were made by Rhonda Shipley.
Nice heels!
Molly and Santha the new lamb
Made by Shelley Marie Pruettfrom 100% Superwash wool.She won first place and champion ribbonsat her county fair with them!Oh, lucky me !!!please stay tuned for more socks,and more photos to come!
Here is how it all got started............."
"Three years ago I put a notice up on our website newsletter that I would like to trade for some socks... wow, knitters from all over the world have responded with fantastic quality work."It said:"I have done my annual try at making socks, and once again, failed.I am a crocheter, weaver, spinner, felter, etc, etc, but...
that won't get me a pair of hand knit socks.
Therefore, I want to trade a set of double pointed bronze needles for a pair of hand knit socks. Natural fibers. And my feet are size 10."
"The response to the trade has been truly great!"
"The best part is that I get to wear them!"
These fabulous cabled socks were
lovingly knit for me by Carol Paul last year.
Look at the cable pattern running
down the back.
My feet faint in delight.
Here is a nice pair!
This pair is by Karla Mather-Cocks in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She calls them her Nature Socks. The ribbing is knit in handspun from merino & alpaca roving dyed by The Fleece Artist www.fleeceartist.com
The two shades of green yarn for the main part of the socks are merino from Lucy Neatby at www.tradewindknits.com.
What cozy and beautiful socks!!
These terrific cabled socks were knit in cotton
by Patti Weeks. They are sooooo comfy!
These fine cabled socks were knit by
Deana Gardner. Bravo!
These green and purple socks were
made by Courtney Hopper.
Purple toes! Such is happiness.
These raspberry cotton cable socks
were knit by Mary McConnaughey.
Aren't they sublime??
Here are some from '08
This pair is by Karla Mather-Cocks in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She calls them her Nature Socks. The ribbing is knit in handspun from merino & alpaca roving dyed by The Fleece Artist www.fleeceartist.com
The two shades of green yarn for the main part of the socks are merino from Lucy Neatby at www.tradewindknits.com.
What cozy and beautiful socks!!
"Tidal Wave"
knitted by
Karen Baker
Pattern: by Southwest Trading Co.
Yarn: 45% Bamboo,
40% Superwash Merino, 15% Polyamide
These sock Shimmer in the light!
and they are very soft!
If mermaids had feet,
they would wear these socks!
Karen's blog
Look at these beauties! Mohair Socks! Knitted by
Sally S. Campbell
Here are some from '07.
I am so happy with this trade
I just did with Dr. Lea Stern
"knitdoc"
opal hand-painted
wool yarn
Lea Stern's great grandfather was a blacksmith.
These purple socks are an original design of hers called
"The Old Forge Flame"
and are made in honor of
blacksmiths everywhere,
but "especially John & Molly, and Lea's Great Grandpa Faulkenstein"
"May your fires burn brightly!"
Warm Heavy Wool!
And these Beauties!
Susan Allig's three!!! pairs of wonderful socks!
Her moc croc socks.
Knit on Celtic Swan Forge knitting needles.
What a great trade!
These were knit by Jo Ellen Burton from
Cherry Hill Farms Supersock yarn,"Dusk"
She says about her
needles, "I love them!
They are absolutely beautiful!
I love your work!" And i certainly love hers!!!
She is at yarnbazaar.com
Kyra Zuck made these from handspun 100% BFL (Black Faced Leister) wool.
Kyra said, on receiving her needles "They are beautiful! Thank you so much!"
" I always reach for my Molly needles first. I love the sturdiness, the sharp points, and above all, their beauty."
Kyra Zuck wanted to do another trade! here are these beauties!
Magic Molly Socks! by Danita Sanders
Molly playing in the Mayday Sunshine in her new socks under a Rowan tree!
from a great fiber artist!
Helen Griffin made these wonderful blue socks.
They are made from Chroma Superwash.
Helen is a member of the
To see more of Helens fiber work click here.
Thanks! Jo Ellen Burton!
"The knitting needles came today! I love them! They are absolutely beautiful!"
Wow! Green Socks! I love the socks too!
She is at yarnbazaar.com
The Autumn Crocus are blooming-
Ariel Altaras, these are Wonderful socks!
The green is hand spun, and the purple is Knitpics
Her blog:
Lilith Green!These are fantastic socks!!!
and all the way from Saltcoats, Ayrshire, Scotland
to Lopez Island!
Made from Cherry Tree Hill "Blueberry Hill"
Lilith's blog: http://tigerlilith.blogspot.com
Katie Powers
Warm & fuzzy!
Here is her blog link
Lori Fincham from Homer, Alaska
Wonderful knitmanship! Beautifully turned heel.
Her blog link
Wonderful pattern and color by Valerie Webster.
Cable knit and comfy socks
by Dicksie House.
Made with Mountain Colors Bearfoot Midnight Sapphire colorway.
Ribbed alpaca blend by Linda Milton.
John gets these. They are ever so soft!
Wonderful Fair Isle patterned yarn
by Sarah Mackey of Canada.
http://sarahjanet.blogspot.com.
Lori Ell made these great green socks.
http://sticksnstring.livejournal.com
Very nice details on these!
Dorothy Waite made these
wonderful soft socks.
www.missouristar.typepad.com
Anne Hanson's lovely checker patterned socks.
www.knitspot.com
Thank you all!
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