Burberry Socks
May 19, 2025
Today I have my first pair of grown up socks to share. These may look great, and frankly they feel great and I am proud of them, but there are some little things that bother me. There is a tiny gap where the heel starts it's V (I understand that's common) and the heel is too small IMO. If you are a sock newbie or a sock expert, come on it and read all about it!
OK, first let's talk about these two photos above. You should have seen me lay down on the lawn sticking my feet up and swishing them this way and that while my sweet son (probably rolling his eyes but still being polite) bent down and snapped the photos. We came up with some fairly ugly configurations, trust me, but I am happy with these with the gorgeous garlic chive flowers and roses in the background.
A little about us this week. I would have posted this sooner but my husband and I are still suffering from a horrid virus that won't go away. We did go to the doctor and we know what we DON'T have--covid, flu, RSV and pneumonia, but what we do have is probably viral and definitely horrible. He is on day 13 and me day 11. I stayed in bed all day yesterday and feel minutely better today. At least we don't feel worse!
These socks! I love them. The self striping yarn is from Turtle Purl on Etsy and is called Trenchcoat, even though we all know this color configuration as Burberry. I've used this yarn before and made both a hat and wrist warmers with one skein. Now with this second skein, I weighed it and I'm certain I can make another pair of socks. I purchased the skein with a mini skein of the black for the ribbing and heel. You can purchase just the self striping yarn by itself or for a little extra you can add a mini of black or red. I'll have all the links at the end.
When I knit socks again, and I will, I will use Judy's Magic Cast on which I recently tried for another project and found it easy peasy. As for the heel, I read enough ahead of time and really tried to avoid the tiny gap/hole in the heel but it's there and I know it's there. Next time I will use the Fish Lips Kiss Heel which is said to avoid the tiny gaps and I'll let you know how that goes.
I used a combo of DPNs and 9" circulars and a forethought heel placement. I'd love to hear from any experienced sock knitters out there. What pattern do you love? What yarn do you love? What techniques do you love? Please share!
My next socks are going to be made from these fade sock sets from Shirley Brian. I See Neon Lights Whenever You Walk By and Be A Goldfish. I'll bet I can make two pairs of socks from each set. I'll let ya know! I searched for her yarn and it's entirely sold out everywhere and I don't know if she has retired or if she just sells out right away after posting. I'm hoping for the latter. If you are interested in her yarn you can get on her email list. She is from Toronto.
- The Links!
- Tip Top Up pattern
- My Ravelry Project Page
- Trenchcoat sock yarn by Turtle Purl
- You can ask for a matching mini skein for the heel and toe.
- If she is sold out, just let her know you are interested. She is very responsive.
- EDITED! I reached out to the dyer to warn her that she might be getting some orders
- and she said she is fazing out her Etsy site to focus on her own website where she
- is never out of stock! Turtlepurl Yarns
- Fish Lips Kiss Heel
- Shirley Brain Sock Yarn website
- She is sold out but sign up for her newsletter to get stock updates.
- My Burberry Hat
- My Burberry Wrist Warmers
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18 Comments
My daughter’s family may also have gotten the same virus. Took forever! I bought per your recommendation Trenchcoat a while back and plan on knitting Leslie friend’s Toast. Do not knit socks. Took classes. Not enchanted. So sorry, no sock tips. Chloe
ReplyDeleteI have heard from friends saying this can last for a month! Last night I went to bed feeling a little better and this morning I can say the same thing. My husband, not so much. :(
DeleteYour socks are lovely! I just finished a pair of socks using Andrea Mowry's DRK Everyday Sock pattern. Very well written and easy to follow. I also just finished Jessie Maed's Mosswalker socks, (lacy pattern so probably best for solid yarn...the pattern calls for Ritual Dyes yarn, which is what I used. I also have had great luck with TinCan Knits sock patterns.
ReplyDeleteThank you Leah. I love both Tin Can and Andrea's patterns so I will check them out. I'm determined to find the perfect fit and technique I love!
DeleteOne other thing, I always use circular needles (40") and use the Magic Loop method. My goal is master doing 2 at a time!!!! I love Knit Picks sock yarn, and Cascade Heritage Prints
ReplyDeleteThanks for the Knit Picks tips. I love their needles! I must give magic loop an honest try, people love it for socks.
DeleteLove your socks, I made short socks with the Trenchcoat from Turtlepurl . Hope you are feeling better I have acquired the lovely virus as well. Finally went to Dr and she is seeing many people with same thing. Have you checked out Earthtonesgirl on YouTube? She has some great tips and patterns.
DeleteThank you. This is one crazy virus, isn't it? Now I'm hearing some think it's gone only to come back a week later. I can't stand it! I follow several knitting youtubers so I def. will check her out. THANKS!
DeleteFeel better soon! Loved the socks!!
ReplyDeleteHi Sharon! Thank you!
DeleteThose socks are adorable!
ReplyDeleteAww, thank you!
DeleteHealing wishes from Canada. Hoping you and your hubby are well soon. Love your socks and TurtlePurl yarns, one of many awesome Canadian Indy dyers. For over 20 years , I have knit socks 2s2c and mainly toe-up. There are several "fixes" for the heel gap on YouTube. I agree, your heel on these socks looks a bit shallow. Several heel recipes out there and when you find the one that fits your foot, you will be hooked. Thank you for posting the pictures of your fabulous gardens.....they are amazing.
ReplyDeleteYes, both of the yarns featured today are from Canada! I don't know what 2s2c means. Two at a time? If so, I think that is beyond me! I think I'm going to prefer toe up then I don't have to do the Kitchener stitch which I'd rather not use if I can avoid it. Also, I liked Judy's Magic Cast On. As for the heel gap, I'm hoping the Fish Lips Kiss Heel will fix that. I purchased and printed out the pattern and now just need to find the time to sit and study it.
DeleteTurtlePurl has her own website, https://turtlepurl.com/ , and if you sign up for her newsletter, she has regular subscribers coupons.
ReplyDeleteCan you tell I'm a huge fan? I regularly have socks on my needles, and I find the best fit comes from top down vanilla socks with a flap heel and gusset. It gives you a bit of extra space at the heel.
Thank you! I contacted the dyer to let her know that she might be getting some extra sales and she said she is fazing out Etsy and has opened her own website. I have edited my post above. I will check out the vanilla sock. Who are you on Ravelry? I'd love to see your socks.
DeleteLove the 40” needle for magic loop tip. I think people get ladders with magic loop because their cables are too short. You need the length to bring the two edges together! Chloe
ReplyDeleteI really need to stop hating magic loop. Whenever I tried it I hated having such long cords but I think it's just getting used to a different technique and if I give myself time, I'm usually ok. But it's hard to teach an old dog new tricks, but I need to push myself. xo K
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