Elinor's Excellent Sock Design Contest

Since the end of Socktoberfest the only socks I've knit have been the uninspired, stockinette sort. With socks of this kind second sock syndrome takes its toll. Things have gotten so extreme that I've resorted to wearing mismatched pairs. Luckily Elinor, designer extraordinaire, of Exercise Before Knitting fame has concocted a solution to this sock ennui.  

In her words: "I am proposing a sock pattern design contest to reinvigorate wayward sock knitters like me". She has gathered an amazing selection of prizes and plans to design a sock herself that she will give away - which is pretty nice because Elinor's designs are always breathtaking. Elinor asked a group of knitterly friends to help her judge. I'm very pleased to be among that group.

If you've never designed socks before, don't be shy. This is a perfect chance to give it a try. There is a Ravelry group & a Flickr pool where you can post photos and ask questions. I do hope you'll join. 

Comments

[Carole]

I can't wait to see the designs that come out of this contest!

[Elinor]

@Carole: Me too!

Thanks for linking to it, Kirsten!

[Heather]

Yo I think we might be Keen twins!!

[Heidi]

Yes, but what beautiful mismatched socks, and certainly close enough. Can you share the yarns used for each of the socks you are wearing?

[Kathy]

My daughter just came home from a trip to the mall with newly purchased mismatched socks!

[chancy]

That's so funny. When I only saw the first photo and hadn't read your post yet, my first thought was: Are those mismatched socks? No, maybe it's my computer screen or the lighting. Hahaha. But mismatched socks they are. Love it.

[knittingoutloud]

What a fun idea!

[Debbie]

A contest sounds like great fun!

[Dianne]

I love the mismatched socks..afraid many of mine are mismatched because before I finish the 2nd one..I've lost the pattern and have to improvise..never a dull moment!

[Rocky Moreno]

Ooh that really sounds fun!