Whit's Knits: Fishnet Anklets

Vintage knitting patterns are filled with mesh stockings, lace "evening gloves" and form fitting sweater sets. As life as gotten more and more hectic, knitting needles have gotten bigger and bigger, and hand knits have gotten, well, bulkier and bulkier. Occasional lumpiness has its charm, but do we really want to be less sassy than our Victorian ancestors? Here is a pattern that will never be accused of frumpiness, but which takes into account our very busy lives: quick to make but not at an unflattering two stitches to the inch!

It seemed like a pair of Fishnet Anklets called for something beyond traditional sock wool, so I made these with Koigu's very special Mori yarn. Spun and dyed like the Koigu Premium Merino that we all love, the Mori is 50% merino and 50% mulberry silk. The shine and luxury of the silk are just what these socks needed!

Dressed up or down, these socks are surprisingly happy to accommodate. And so fast to whip up, they're definitely going on my last minute gift list! To make a pair or two, please check out our Fishnet Ankelt Project Journal. Thanks! - Whitney

Comments

[tante sophie]

... one skein fabulous rock and roll ... happy days ... ina and gumby ... the dog that tante sophie has ...

[emily]

wow! those are so '80's!! great!

[Andrea]

Hi!

I really like these ones :o)

What's the finished size of the socks with this pattern?
I can't wait to make a pair of them for myself!

[Roberta]

Cute...I love the orange sox with the gold maryjanes.

[Hege]

Cool socks :)

[Liz of Wool Boutique]

Excellent! I've been thinking of knitting some lacey socks to wear under my trousers at the office, these will be just the ticket knitted up in some silvery grey or black.

[Barbara]

Very Cute!

[Laura]

Awww these are tooo cute!!! I love them and this blog it super

Laura x

www.sidestreetstyle.com

[Annabelle]

I love the purl bee so much! My skills when it comes to knitting are somewhat limited, but i love whit's knits! The tutorials are great too, and have helped me complete quite a few knitting and patchwork projects. Thankyou so much for setting up and contributing to this great site.
Annabelle

[cara]

these RULE!

[Tonya]

I love the socks! I love the maryjanes! When I saw them, I searched for them high and low on the net. No luck, no luck. Are they vintage? I mean, I don't want to bite, but, they are so cute!

[sue]

They are auesome I can't wait to make them for my daughters.

[Regina]

I've been on a sock kick lately. These may have to be my next pair. Thanks for all the great ideas and photos! Congrats on your move.

[geisslein]

These socks are SOOO BEAUTIFUL! I have fallen in love now! OMG - they look sooo great! Have a lovely and creative day today!

[tracey-leigh]

OMGosh gorgy socks!!!

waving at u,
tracey-leigh

http://i-am-waving-at-you.blogspot.com/

[lynette]

so frilly and spring-like! i love them.

[Jenny Postalgold]

I have to first say what are gorgoues site this is! I love these anklets, reminds me of my school uniform:)

[missyjoon]

I just finished the fishnet socks and they are B-E-A-U-tiful . . . .a quick knit (while at my son's soccer tournament!) . . . I can't wait to cast-on for another! xoxox

[linda]

wow... fantastic colours! itching to pick up my sock needles now.........

:)

[Lígia]

Hi :)
I really love this website, I'm always here. I'm from Brazil (sorry for my bad English). Here we also knit... but socks its hard to found. I'll try it... again :) thanks for patterns! Oh, I love your new store!
congratulations!
bye bye

[Boracay hotel rooms]

Excellent work! I like the lively colors.

[Linda]

Totally Wonderful! I'm dying to have these on my feet! Thank you Purl and Whit's knits!

[crystal]

just finished my pair...love them

[fannyo]

if you are lucky enough to be the mother in law of whit, the creator of whit's knits, and receive a pair of hot pink fisherman's sox for your very old birthday, you can just relax about aging and pop open a bottle of champagne and live!! merci beaucoup, whit

[emilee fehr]

These are amazing!!!I tryed them out myself and i loved them! So rock and roll and -80-'s! They give you the look that doesn't make you feel like you are barrowing in the past, but instead are trying out retro, cool looking socks!

The one thing i would change might be the title. People might get confused if they are wanting to knit anklets instead of socks!!!

I love everything else though, and will be looking forward to trying out some of your other products!