November 27, 2016

Christmas Market and Spree Socks

One of my dreams is to visit the Christmas Markets held in Germany each year. However, with the job I have I am never able to travel in early December.  The closest I can get is the Toronto Christmas Market held annually in the Distillery District.  It is one of the Christmas activities that my family enjoys doing together each year.   I think the best time is to go in the evening to see all the amazing lights.  This year the event seemed better than ever.
every Christmas market needs a fabulous tree









an orange snowman!
a lovely outdoor bar


a forest of pink Christmas trees


And as for knitting this week I needed a diversion.  I ended up digging into my stash and whipping up this crazy pair of socks.  This is a great free pattern for using up the variegated DK or worsted weight yarn in your stash.  It would be a perfect gift since it is a fast knit and creates such a cozy sock to wear on those cold days.

 Pattern:  Spree Socks 
Designer:  Kemper Way
Needles:  3.25mm and 3.5mm
Yarn:  Madelinetosh DK Twist
Colourway:  Electric Rainbow
Notes:  Instead of the 18 rows suggested I knit 25 rows for a bit of a longer sock.



 I hope you all had a great week and had time to do something fun for yourself. Cheers!
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10 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 29, 2016 at 7:44 AM

    So many beautiful things - I'm green with envy! Thanks for sharing.

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  2. ZauberflinkNovember 29, 2016 at 8:10 AM

    Love your socks and all those glittery magical pictures of the market. We love our Christmas markets. But the big ones can be a little overwhealming with all those beautiful things for sale and those sweets. There is a small one though just round the corner with only three stalls of handmade gifts and toys of natural materials. The mulled wine is yummy and there is always a warm open fire burning. I love sitting there, watching the flames, talking to strangers and neighbours while the girls ride the big wooden rocking horses. I'll try to take some pictures next time we go :-)
    Lena x

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    1. ChristineDecember 1, 2016 at 6:35 AM

      That sounds like a dream come true for me. I would absolutely love to see the pictures.

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  3. LauraNovember 29, 2016 at 5:26 PM

    Love your pictures, so colorful and festive! It looks like a great market.
    And thanks for a new project of socks in my queue : )

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    1. ChristineDecember 1, 2016 at 6:36 AM

      Thanks Laura! Those socks knit up so quickly...no need for second sock syndrome.

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  4. AlinaNovember 30, 2016 at 9:15 AM

    Looks so festive! Definitely puts you in Christmas mood. I love that they sell matreshkas :) The socks look like a great relaxing project to rest your mind, but keep the hands busy!

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    1. ChristineDecember 1, 2016 at 6:37 AM

      Thanks Alina! It definitely got me in the Christmas spirit.

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  5. UnknownNovember 30, 2016 at 4:22 PM

    oh wow those Christmas market photos make me feel so festive. Looks like a wonderful place to visit.

    Love the colours in your sock

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  6. ChristineDecember 1, 2016 at 6:38 AM

    Thank you Evelyn! It was a lot of fun. I bought that yarn on a whim and wasn't sure what to do with it....the socks were the perfect solution for me.

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