July Kit - Ceilidh Lace Socks
Just in time for summer, we are offering a brand-new lace sock pattern through The Shop!
Ceilidh (pronounced "kay-leigh") is the Gaelic word for a social gathering with entertainment. These socks feature two Celtic lace patterns. The large pattern, which runs down the front of the sock mimics the lace-up ties found on girl's traditional Celtic dancing shoes.
The calf portion of the sock features three smaller vertical lace panels interspersed with ribbing. The sock has cuff-down construction with a picot cuff.
The pattern is written with both charts and written descriptions of the lace patterns. It is knit on US size 2 needles. While the size is written for a women's medium, the foot length can be extended simply by knitting a few extra rows of stockinette before beginning the rounded toe decreases. The kit comes with enough of our hand-dyed merino superwash/bamboo yarn to make a pair of socks plus the pattern printed on heavy cardstock.
Colorways available Nantucket, pictured above.
Seashells (A blend of soft grays and pinks)
or Sunflowers (cheery, summery yellows and oranges)
As always, free shipping within the U.S. and discounted shipping for international and Canadian customers if ordered before July 1.
I'll hopefully get my pictures of our Montana trip downloaded, and maybe share a few D took of our tour through Yellowstone in the next couple of days!
All for now.....
I'll have to send my readers to see YOUR Montana photos, since I didn't TAKE any! Can't wait to see them!
Posted by: Marcia Cooke | June 15, 2007 at 11:09 AM
i'm weak. i've been resisting temptation for MONTHS. i caved. but i HAVE to have that pattern, and the colorway is just gawgeous!
Posted by: minnie | June 15, 2007 at 12:38 PM
Each sock pattern is better then the last. All equally enticing. Who designed these beauties?
Posted by: Cathy | June 15, 2007 at 03:54 PM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Carol | June 15, 2007 at 05:31 PM
They're like ghillies! How cool is that? A must have for my ceili/competition-loving Irish dancing daughter!
Posted by: Dannette | June 15, 2007 at 09:07 PM
Ooohhh, purdy. Must. Not. Buy. Yarn. Seriously, any more and I'll be using it as a mattress. Baaaaaad yarn-provider! :)
Posted by: AmyP | June 16, 2007 at 08:49 AM
Mmmmm...lovely! The yarn choices are perfect and these really do look like a nice summery kind of project. Nice!
Posted by: Sheepish Annie | June 16, 2007 at 12:32 PM
Gorgeous socks!
Posted by: jessie | June 17, 2007 at 03:32 AM
Anne, the socks are really beautiful!
I look forward to your pictures!
Posted by: Karen | June 17, 2007 at 10:28 AM
The pattern and the yarns are lovely. Will have to get over to the store!
Posted by: Cynthia Crysdale | June 17, 2007 at 12:13 PM
love love love it! off to order it NOW!!!
Posted by: amanda | June 19, 2007 at 09:29 PM
What a fabulous, beautiful and complex-looking sock! The yarns are so summery. A Happy Solstice to you and much success in the coming year.
Posted by: Birdsong | June 21, 2007 at 07:15 AM