I am the author of Grounded and the editrix of the What Would Madame Defarge Knit? series of knit (and crochet) pattern books where the patterns are based on characters from classic literature.
You can find out more about my young adult novel Grounded: The Seven, book 1 including sock patterns based on the characters in Grounded here and at the book’s official website.
A year ago I was gasping for breath, making lousy business decisions with too little oxygen fueling my brain, and wondering how—if—I would ever get my fever down.
This year I got to spend New Year’s with friends and family, laughing, telling stories, playing with Tarot cards and Rune stones (research for the sequel to Grounded) and generally having a great time.
What a difference a year makes.
Lots is changing/happening for me in 2014:
I’m particularly grateful for you being on the weird ride with me that 2013 was. Good things like What (else) Would Madame Defarge Knit? and Grounded and Novel Socks, weird things like my 3am crowdsourcing to find a diagnoses after my pneumonia vaccine apparently paralyzed my arm. All of it—glad you were there.
Yeah, it was a weird year. I’m glad it’s past. And I’m really looking forward to 2014 and seeing you there with me.
Goodreads | Joyce’s review of Grounded.
(And she has a Crochet blog!)
If you remember Rosie’s Firestarters, they had a flame motif going up the side.
The Nightswimming socks have that same motif, running up the left in this pic–
photo by Cindy W (Cin)
surrounded by undulating waves.
Water grounds her.
May these socks keep you feisty, but surrounded by calm.
These were designed by me which means they have the fitted arch and Welsh heel… But Meg likes them, too.
Skills needed
knit, purl, yo, k2tog, ssk, working in the round, slipping purlwise, make 1 left and right, Kitchener stitch
Materials
Happy Fuzzy Yarn Corrie Sock (75% Superwash Corriedale wool/25% nylon; 435 yards 395m/ 4 oz 114g) 1 skein; shown in Mostly Water colorway – or substitute any true fingering weight yarn
US #1 / 2.25mm needles for circular knitting
1 stitch holder (optional)
Stitch markers (for working on circular needles)
Tapestry needle
Size
Women’s S (M, L); To fit foot circumference approx. 7 ½ (8 ½, 9 ½)” 19 (21.5, 24) cm
Gauge
36 sts and 50 rounds = 4in 10cm in stockinette
Measurements
Foot circumference (unstretched) 6 ½ (7 ¼, 8)” 16.5 (18.5, 20.5) cm
Leg length 5” 13 cm – adjustable to fit
Foot length – adjustable to fit
Pattern Notes
Pay close attention to gauge – the pattern stitch tends to tighten the fabric and limit its stretchiness. Tight knitters may want to go up a size or adjust needles, yarn or both to customize fit.
I also knit this in worsted with the fewest number of stitches in the pattern and got a very comfy bed sock. The flame motif is even more apparent on this one.
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Casey’s Solitary Socks, designed by Meg Warren (of March Hare dying and the Defarge books) are a soft, gentle pair of socks. Knit in Riin Gill’s Happy Fuzzy Yarn (Corrie Sock in Shadow) they caress your foot like a mountain breeze… okay that was completely cheesy, but it’s kinda true. |
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Mina’s Protective socks, designed by Heather Ordover, are a handsome, classy pair of socks. Knit in Riin Gill’s Happy Fuzzy Yarn (Corrie Sock in Shadow) they will hug you and not let go—but in a way that you really won’t notice they care. |
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Justin’s Stubborn socks, designed by Meg Warren (of March Hare dying and the Defarge books), are a handsome, classy pair of socks. Knit in Riin Gill’s Happy Fuzzy Yarn (Corrie Sock in Shadow) they will hug you and not let go—but in a way that you really won’t notice they care. |
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Jasmine’s Ethereal socks, designed by Meg Warren (of March Hare dying and the Defarge books), are an easy knit which get you a stylish pair of firm, warm socks. Knit in Riin Gill’s Happy Fuzzy Yarn (Corrie Sock in Lavandula) they will give you quiet confidence in your Clogs or Crocks while you go about your daily grind. |
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Jenn’s socks, designed by Meg Warren (of March Hare dying and the Defarge books) are an easy knit which get you a stylish pair of firm, warm socks. Knit in Riin Gill’s Happy Fuzzy Yarn (Corrie Sock in Purple Kale) they will give you quiet confidence in your Clogs or Crocks while you go about your daily grind. |
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Izzy’s socks, designed by Meg Warren (of March Hare dying and the Defarge books) are a fun-and-breezy knit which leave you with cushy-comfy socks. Knit in Riin Gill’s Happy Fuzzy Yarn (Corrie Sock in Cobalt) they will lift your spirits and boost your mood as the winter days start to push in on us. |
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Rosie’s Firestarter socks are easy-to knit because there’s only little panel of something other than stockinette and that runs down the outside of the sock (making a distinct right and a left sock). But because Rosie hates to be bored there’s also a Welsh heel (like the WWMDfK? Fosco socks) and a fitted arch.Thus, these suckers FIT.hey hug your foot nicely and the leg bit is easily extendable for you to make it as long as you need. Want to add calf shaping if you decide to go long? It’s easy to do because the back of the leg is pure stockinette. (Andi’s book Big Foot Knits would help with planning for that). The yarn comes from Riin Gill of Happy Fuzzy Yarn in her Sugar Maple colorway. |
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Or you can get the eBook with all 8 patterns! |
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Casey and Rosie—oil and water to start… so, then what? A lovely vinaigrette once they get to know each other?
Young love is so tough, even in the best of times—and Casey and Rosie aren’t that lucky. What is the Chinese curse? May you be born in Interesting Times? Well, then they are cursed indeed.
And blessed.
Because regardless what else happens, they did find each other.
They know the other is there.
Somewhere.
Loving.
These socks, designed by Meg Warren of March Hare dying and Defarge book fame, are cabled—if you knit tightly they will be tight. If you knit loose, they will be loose and soft.
Materials
Happy Fuzzy Yarn Corrie Sock (75% Superwash Corriedale wool/25% nylon; 435 yards [395m]/ 4 oz [114g]) 1 skein; shown in Rain Forest colorway — or substitute any true fingering weight yarn
Sizes S&L: US#1 [2.25mm]
Size M: US#1.5 [2.5mm] needles for circular knitting
Stitch markers to mark beginning of round
Tapestry needle
Size
Women’s S, M (L); To fit foot circumference 7.5, 8 (8.5) in [19, 20.5 (21.5) cm]
Gauge
Sizes S&L: 36 sts and 50 rnds = 4 in [10cm] in stockinette
Size M: 32 sts and 45 rnds = 4 in [10cm] in stockinette
Measurements
Foot circumference, unstretched: 6.75, 7.5 (8)” [17, 19 (20.5) cm]
Finished leg length: adjustable to fit
Finished foot length: adjustable to fit
Pattern Notes
Instructions are provided for Size S/M with Size L shown in ( ). Sizes S&M differ from each other in gauge rather than stitch count. For a medium size foot (shoe size 7 ½ to 9) follow the instructions for Size S, but aim for a gauge of approximately 8 sts/inch for a proper fit.
Coming next… our last Grounded sock…
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Mina’s Protective socks, designed by Heather Ordover, are a handsome, classy pair of socks. Knit in Riin Gill’s Happy Fuzzy Yarn (Corrie Sock in Shadow) they will hug you and not let go—but in a way that you really won’t notice they care. |
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Justin’s Stubborn socks, designed by Meg Warren (of March Hare dying and the Defarge books), are a handsome, classy pair of socks. Knit in Riin Gill’s Happy Fuzzy Yarn (Corrie Sock in Shadow) they will hug you and not let go—but in a way that you really won’t notice they care. |
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Jasmine’s Ethereal socks, designed by Meg Warren (of March Hare dying and the Defarge books), are an easy knit which get you a stylish pair of firm, warm socks. Knit in Riin Gill’s Happy Fuzzy Yarn (Corrie Sock in Lavandula) they will give you quiet confidence in your Clogs or Crocks while you go about your daily grind. |
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Jenn’s socks, designed by Meg Warren (of March Hare dying and the Defarge books) are an easy knit which get you a stylish pair of firm, warm socks. Knit in Riin Gill’s Happy Fuzzy Yarn (Corrie Sock in Purple Kale) they will give you quiet confidence in your Clogs or Crocks while you go about your daily grind. |
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Izzy’s socks, designed by Meg Warren (of March Hare dying and the Defarge books) are a fun-and-breezy knit which leave you with cushy-comfy socks. Knit in Riin Gill’s Happy Fuzzy Yarn (Corrie Sock in Cobalt) they will lift your spirits and boost your mood as the winter days start to push in on us. |
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Rosie’s Firestarter socks are easy-to knit because there’s only little panel of something other than stockinette and that runs down the outside of the sock (making a distinct right and a left sock). But because Rosie hates to be bored there’s also a Welsh heel (like the WWMDfK? Fosco socks) and a fitted arch.Thus, these suckers FIT.hey hug your foot nicely and the leg bit is easily extendable for you to make it as long as you need. Want to add calf shaping if you decide to go long? It’s easy to do because the back of the leg is pure stockinette. (Andi’s book Big Foot Knits would help with planning for that). The yarn comes from Riin Gill of Happy Fuzzy Yarn in her Sugar Maple colorway. |
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Or you can get the eBook with all 8 patterns! |
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Grounded Socks ARE my WIP Wednesday! 
Mina’s Protective Socks are not for the faint of heart—but then, neither is running a boot camp for psychic teens.
Mina’s protective arms like the roots and branches of a tree enfold the kids in her care, and while she’s not perfect (who is) she’s always there.
These socks are heavily cabled—so much so that the charts come color coded. And while the charts have been broken up for ease-of-use and lack-of-eyestrain, complete charts (one for the back and one for the front) are also provided in case you like to use Knit Companion.
MATERIALS
Happy Fuzzy Yarn Corrie Sock
(75% Superwash Corriedale wool/25% nylon; 435 yards [395m]/ 4 oz [114g]) 1 skein; shown in Undulating colorway
— or substitute any true fingering weight yarn
US#1 [2.25mm] needles for circular knitting
1 cable needle (if needed)
1 stitch holder (optional)
Stitch markers (for working on circular needles) Tapestry needle
SIZE
Women’s – One size to fit foot circumference up to 9 1?2” [24 cm]
Pattern includes notes for size adjustment.
GAUGE
28 sts and 44 rnds = 4” [10cm] in stockinette
MEASUREMENTS
Foot circumference 6 1/2” [16.5 cm] unstretched Leg length 8” [20.5 cm]
Foot length – adjustable to fit
PATTERN NOTES
Sizing: Cables, ribbing and a fitted arch make this one- size sock quite stretchy and suitable for a range of foot circumferences. However, to accommodate a particularly
Coming next…
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Justin’s Stubborn socks, designed by Meg Warren (of March Hare dying and the Defarge books), are a handsome, classy pair of socks. Knit in Riin Gill’s Happy Fuzzy Yarn (Corrie Sock in Shadow) they will hug you and not let go—but in a way that you really won’t notice they care. |
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Jasmine’s Ethereal socks, designed by Meg Warren (of March Hare dying and the Defarge books), are an easy knit which get you a stylish pair of firm, warm socks. Knit in Riin Gill’s Happy Fuzzy Yarn (Corrie Sock in Lavandula) they will give you quiet confidence in your Clogs or Crocks while you go about your daily grind. |
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Jenn’s socks, designed by Meg Warren (of March Hare dying and the Defarge books) are an easy knit which get you a stylish pair of firm, warm socks. Knit in Riin Gill’s Happy Fuzzy Yarn (Corrie Sock in Purple Kale) they will give you quiet confidence in your Clogs or Crocks while you go about your daily grind. |
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Izzy’s socks, designed by Meg Warren (of March Hare dying and the Defarge books) are a fun-and-breezy knit which leave you with cushy-comfy socks. Knit in Riin Gill’s Happy Fuzzy Yarn (Corrie Sock in Cobalt) they will lift your spirits and boost your mood as the winter days start to push in on us. |
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Rosie’s Firestarter socks are easy-to knit because there’s only little panel of something other than stockinette and that runs down the outside of the sock (making a distinct right and a left sock). But because Rosie hates to be bored there’s also a Welsh heel (like the WWMDfK? Fosco socks) and a fitted arch.Thus, these suckers FIT.hey hug your foot nicely and the leg bit is easily extendable for you to make it as long as you need. Want to add calf shaping if you decide to go long? It’s easy to do because the back of the leg is pure stockinette. (Andi’s book Big Foot Knits would help with planning for that). The yarn comes from Riin Gill of Happy Fuzzy Yarn in her Sugar Maple colorway. |
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Or you can get the eBook with all 8 patterns! |
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Justin’s Stubborn Socks gave us a little trouble trying to get photos, but Justin always pulls through when the chips are down.
Perhaps the most misunderstood of The Seven, Justin is the one who ultimately has your back. Good looking, stylish, and with a (slightly?) haughty sense of humor, Justin is the only one of The Seven who won’t be allowed back in his house unless he can stop being psychic.
Yeah. Right.
So Justin has to find his own way, for now. These socks are a classy addition to his wardrobe, reminding him that he doesn’t need to pull down glamours to be glam.
Justin! Stubborn!
SKILLS NEEDED
knit, purl, working in the round, ktbl, k2tog, ssk, p2tog, slip 1, slipping knitwise (kwise) with yarn in front (wyif ), Kitchener stitch
MATERIALS
Happy Fuzzy Yarn Corrie Sock, (75% Superwash Corriedale wool/25% nylon; 435 yards 395m/ 4 oz 114g) 1 skein; shown in Steel and Purls colorway – or substitute any true fingering weight yarn
Sizes S&L: US#1 [2.25mm]
Size M: US#1.5 [2.5mm] needles for circular knitting
Stitch marker to mark beginning of round
Tapestry needle
SIZE
Women’s S, M (L); To fit foot circumference 7.5, 8 [19, 20.5 (21.5) cm]
GAUGE
Sizes S&L: 36 sts and 50 rnds = 4 in [10cm] in stockinette
Size M: 32 sts and 45 rnds = 4 in [10 cm] in stockinette
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Jasmine’s Ethereal socks, designed by Meg Warren (of March Hare dying and the Defarge books), are an easy knit which get you a stylish pair of firm, warm socks. Knit in Riin Gill’s Happy Fuzzy Yarn (Corrie Sock in Lavandula) they will give you quiet confidence in your Clogs or Crocks while you go about your daily grind. |
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Jenn’s socks, designed by Meg Warren (of March Hare dying and the Defarge books) are an easy knit which get you a stylish pair of firm, warm socks. Knit in Riin Gill’s Happy Fuzzy Yarn (Corrie Sock in Purple Kale) they will give you quiet confidence in your Clogs or Crocks while you go about your daily grind. |
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Izzy’s socks, designed by Meg Warren (of March Hare dying and the Defarge books) are a fun-and-breezy knit which leave you with cushy-comfy socks. Knit in Riin Gill’s Happy Fuzzy Yarn (Corrie Sock in Cobalt) they will lift your spirits and boost your mood as the winter days start to push in on us. |
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Rosie’s Firestarter socks are easy-to knit because there’s only little panel of something other than stockinette and that runs down the outside of the sock (making a distinct right and a left sock). But because Rosie hates to be bored there’s also a Welsh heel (like the WWMDfK? Fosco socks) and a fitted arch.Thus, these suckers FIT.hey hug your foot nicely and the leg bit is easily extendable for you to make it as long as you need. Want to add calf shaping if you decide to go long? It’s easy to do because the back of the leg is pure stockinette. (Andi’s book Big Foot Knits would help with planning for that). The yarn comes from Riin Gill of Happy Fuzzy Yarn in her Sugar Maple colorway. |
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Or you can get the eBook with all 8 patterns! |
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I Made It!
I actually got this out on a Wednesday!
Of course, I always have a WIP, it just isn’t always knitting. (more…)
This week, our new sock based on the characters from Grounded: the Seven, is Jasmine’s Ethereal Socks! Jasmine: A sweet remembrance of summer. Calm and flowing and a support for those around her. Jasmine is the calming influence that we all wish we had in our lives… (more…)
Here we are with the next sock in our series! Jenn’s Subtle Majiks! (more…)
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