Bedizen
9 November 2009 · 25 Comments
Bedizen is up!
These are shamelessly frilly, fluffy, girly socks — because sometimes that’s exactly what you need. It’s hopeless to fight it. The stitch pattern is unapologetically lacy and swirly. It looks complicated, but it is actually surprisingly simple. The pattern repeat is only 4 rows high, and it is very easy to memorize.
The yarn is a delicious 50-50 merino alpaca blend by Dicentra Designs. The alpaca adds the perfect touch of luxury. If you’re going to make a confection like these, you really should use a marvelous yarn, shouldn’t you? And at least one lucky reader can. Just check out Dicentra Designs’ shop, and leave a comment here with the color you’d use to make these socks. The winner will get that yarn and a copy of the pattern. I’ll keep the comments open till Wednesday evening, and announce the winner on Thursday.
Tags: Bedizen, Dicentra, Finished, New, Pattern
Posted on: November 9, 2009
Filed under: Uncategorized
25 Comments
sprite
November 9th, 2009 at 10:52 am
Congratulations on a great sock design!
I think Dicentra has amazing color definition and that they deserve more attention than they get. Personally, I think this design would look great in the Dark Teal, but I don’t think you could go wrong with any of their colors.
Debbi Jones
November 9th, 2009 at 11:59 am
Once again, another beautiful sock pattern! All of Dicentra’s colors are beautiful but I can see this knit up in the Boysenberry colorway!
Peggy
November 9th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
I love the Cyprus Ave (Ihope I spelled that right). The socks would be better in a more solid yarn. But I would love looking at my lacey toes in this yarn. : )
Shelda
November 9th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Wow! Those colors are just stunning. I wasn’t familiar with Dicentra. Will have to order something. Oddly enough, because I have only recently become so attracted to the “nearly solid” colors, that “Dark Teal” just grabbed me. Lots of other beautimous stuff, but goodness, that color just rocks it!
InJuneau
November 9th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
What beautiful colors! I would love to knit these socks in Opal Creek.
Jean in Maine
November 9th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
I like several colorways but if I have to choose just one I guess I’ll pick…ummm…hmmmmm…I guess it will be…hmmm…maybe I’ll choose…Dark Teal.
Jean in Maine (Rav ID)
Jan
November 9th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
A great sock pattern — calling out to me to be knitted in deep periwinkle, of course!
Angela
November 9th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Hi Hunter
my favourte colour of dicentra is opal creek, although it was difficult to choose, most of them are lovely.
have a great day
Angela
Elizabeth
November 9th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
I love the Deep Purple color on their page, thanks for introducing me to yet another beautiful dyer!
Sandy
November 9th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
What a gorgeous sock! And Dicentra’s yarns look lovely….any one of them would be beautiful. Choosing one would be difficult, though I do have an affinity for Spring Rain.
ikkinlala
November 9th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
Another gorgeous design! I think it would look great in the Dark Paprika.
TJJ
November 9th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Lovely pattern. I would have to go with boysenberry.
Rose
November 9th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
Oh! Moss, I think, though they are all lovely. These are beautiful socks, btw.
Darcy
November 10th, 2009 at 11:10 am
Alpaca Merino Sportweight Yarn – Opal Creek is gorgeous.Hugs Darcy
darcysknottyknitter@gmail.com
oonagh rabenwald
November 10th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
gorgeous sock………..
and i’m thinking their “garnet” colorway!!
so many pretty colors to choose from………
Heather Jackson
November 10th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
I love the Pelennor. If I was to spin my own it would be Damask.
Cheryl
November 11th, 2009 at 10:55 am
Love the pattern! Love Lisa’s colors; really like the looks of colorway that includes black, gold, and turquoise!
Happy stitching!
Allison
November 11th, 2009 at 11:52 am
Lovely new design. I can just imagine having those pretty lacey socks keeping me warm on a winter’s day. I saw a number of yummy Dicentra colors but I think I love the one you used the best.
Lois
November 11th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Wow.. I just love introductions to new yarn websites.. those colors are amazing.. but I realize my stash is lacking in solids! So I would just love that Royal…. and I KNOW for a fact that Bedizen would look fantastic in that yarn!
Baba Yaga
November 12th, 2009 at 7:18 am
I recognise that lace. How clever to turn that into a sock pattern.
Since I have a specific person in mind, when I finally get up courage for sock-knitting (I’m slow, and second socks are a hurdle) I’d go with boysenberry. Or possibly valentine. But probably boysenberry.
Erica
November 12th, 2009 at 9:53 am
I love the Pelennor. It has such rich color.
lisa
November 12th, 2009 at 10:53 am
Since it is a “girly” pattern – I would choose the Shell Pink! Very girly indeed!
However, I also liked the bronze colorway but it was a different yarn. I think that color would be wonderful.
Judi
November 17th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Beautiful pattern, Hunter, as usual. I’ve worn alpaca socks and it is heaven on the feet. I’d love to make this sock in the dark teal — it would be a great color to show off the lacy-ness of the sock.
Jessica Rose
November 21st, 2009 at 10:38 pm
what a lovely pattern. and awesome yarn. so hard to pick a favorite. I really love boysenberry!
Karen Anderson
November 22nd, 2009 at 7:12 pm
Hi! LOVE the pattern and I especially love the boysenberry color! It’s on my list of WANTS.
Karen
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