Whit's Knits: Candy Cane Bedroom Socks

There are a few holiday candies that surpass mere confection and reach the heights of Design Icon. On the list would have to be Halloween candy corn, Easter Peeps, and, of course, Christmas candy canes. Nothing is more distinctive than the twisting red and white stripes of a candy cane. Peppermint is nice, but I think the appeal of a candy cane is much more in its good looks than in its flavor. Clean and classic, but managing also a happy whimsy.

Inspired by the timeless design of the candy cane, I decided to apply its emblematic stripes to a cozy pair of kick-around-the-house socks. The simple Spiral Rib pattern carries the stripes around the socks and the beautiful Manos del Uruguay's Silk Blend in red and white screams, "Candy Cane!".

Manos's Silk Blend has the same extraordinary hand spun, hand dyed loveliness of the classic Manos Handspun that we all know and love, and the Silk Blend has the addition of 30% silk. It's the perfect blend for the holidays, giving off a slight sheen and wrapping your feet in luxurious softness.

These socks are designed for all knitters, whether you've made socks before or not. There are no tricky heels or gussets, just a tube and a toe! If you'd like to make a pair, please visit our Candy Cane Bedroom Socks Project Journal. Thanks! -Whitney

Comments

[Clotilde M.]

Love those socks! They really are like candy cane and so cheery for winter days!

[Elizabeth]

Those are super cute!!

[She's Thrifty]

Yummy!

[Finding My Stitch]

These are so cute and festive!

[Rhonda]

I just LOVE your site, your store, you make my week! I'm always so excited to read what will be next in the fiber and fabric world of PURL soho.
Thank you for all the hard work that goes into creating this wonderful blog!
xx

[purl bee]

Rhonda,
Thank you so much!

[Maya]

Oh they are gorgeous! definetly on my xmas knitting list!

[Carrie]

Those are super cute!

[katie kirby]

love it! It's so adorable!

[miki]

Awesome socks and jeans!

[Petra]

they also look good in a single color. Finished the first one last night :-)

[Nora]

This site is fabulous, I will be watching and learning with each project I make.
It will be nice to follow along and see how to do the stitches the correct way.

Thank you for this site.

[helen]

ah, the transatlantic divide- I'd never ever heard of Easter Peeps (and only really know what candy cane is because I spent Halloween in Massachusetts at the age of 10) so just had to google them. Love the socks though!

[missyjoon]

I am thinking of making these for my nieces--10-8 and 5 . . . any suggestions on how to size them down?!?!

xoxooxlove them!

[Katiepie]

I'm in love with these socks. What size shoe fits your pattern? Thanks for all the gorgeous patterns