My second adult pair.
Awhile back I talked about starting a pair of footie-like socks, a Churchmouse Classics pattern called Turkish Bed Socks. At that time I had never before attempted a sock and I had only completed one of the Turkish Bed Socks.
Fast forward 6 weeks, and I not only completed that first, pink pair,1 but have finished another pair2 and am almost done with a third.3
My almost-completed third adult pair.
I obviously am somewhat enamored of Churchmouse’s Turkish Bed Socks. I think they’re great for a variety of reasons. They are a terrific one-skein project and the suggested yarn, Koigu’s KPPPM, is available in a ridiculous number of beautiful color combinations.4 Also, as the pattern suggests and my own photo confirms, they are perfect to wear with clogs.
Indeed perfect with clogs!
As if all those reasons weren’t enough, the Turkish Bed Socks pattern is easy but not boring, only requiring a little concentration at a few points when picking up stitches and when decreasing for the toe. And finally, the socks knit up quite quickly, with very little finishing to be done5.
My first adult pair and the matching child-sized pair.
I love the Turkish Bed Socks so much that I wanted to make a pair for my 4-year-old daughter, so I’ve adapted the original pattern to fit her. She loves them, too, and how cute is it to have matching socks?6
I will post my pattern for child-sized Turkish Bed Socks in the coming days, so please check back.7 And in the meantime, if you don’t already have some Turkish Bed Socks, pick up Churchmouse’s pattern and a ball of sock yarn and get knitting! You can have your very own lovely pair in just a day or two.
- I used Aslan Trends Santa Fe in color 1332 pink mist. [↩]
- I chose Koigu KPPPM in color P714. [↩]
- I used Aslan Trends Santa Fe in color 1324 earth seasons. [↩]
- Although any sock yarn should work–I’ve also used Aslan Trends’ Santa Fe yarn–just be sure to check your gauge. [↩]
- And what knitter doesn’t love that?! [↩]
- My daughter’s still young enough where she wants to be like me rather than the complete opposite, which I know is coming, and dread. 🙂 [↩]
- I know I say this a lot and am behind in posting my patterns, but I’ve been having some software issues–the program I used to create my pattern template was replaced on my new laptop with a different program and I am having lots of trouble recreating my pattern template in this new program. But I will find a solution and get those patterns posted as soon as possible, so please bear with me! [↩]
Now I’m feeling left out!
You really want a pair of pink Turkish Bed Socks?! ‘Cause I’ll make you some!! 🙂
hi there!
Can you please make a step by step picture or video instruction for these socks
Unfortunately I just don’t have the time to make an instructional video or take step-by-step photos. The written pattern is straight forward though; try taking it to your local yarn shop and see if someone will help you. Or look for a knitting class where you can bring in your own project and get help. Many yarn shops offer classes, or you could check into your local adult education program. Good luck and happy knitting! Samantha
Hi. Thanks for the feedback. I will do so.
You are so welcome! I’m sorry I couldn’t be of more help in this instance.
Yes, really I *do* want some pink Turkish Bed Socks!
Can you explain Step 6- Using working yarn and tail from initial cast-on, cast on 12 sets using long tail method.
Thanks,
Michele
Hi Michele,
From your question, I infer that you’re making the adult size Turkish Bed Socks. Using Churchmouse’s instructions, you should have cast on 42 stitches using the long-tail method in Step 1. If you start with 36″ as the pattern suggests, you will be left with a tail long enough for the later cast-on. The leftover tail from this initial cast-on is the tail you will use in Step 6 when you cast on 12 new stitches for the sock’s instep.
If you’re not already familiar with the long-tail cast-on, visit knittinghelp.com and watch their video for the long-tail cast-on. If you are familiar, you know that you place the tail end of yarn over your left thumb and the working end of yarn over your left index finger. For casting on the new 12 stitches for the sock’s instep, you’re just going to use the initial cast-on tail as the tail you place over your thumb and the working yarn (what you just used to pick up and knit 3 stitches across the edge of the ankle welt) will go over your index finger. Then just insert your needle as you normally would for the long-tail cast-on and proceed through the long-tail method’s steps to cast on 12 new stitches. The only difference in doing the long-tail cast-on in Step 6 is that you’re using a tail and working yarn that aren’t connected, that don’t come from the same ball of yarn.
I hope this helps. Happy Knitting! Samantha
Hi:) I love your Turkish Bed Socks. Could you please forward me a step by step knitting instruction for these adorable bed socks. Thanks. Fiona
Hi Fiona, Thank you for the compliment! The Turkish Bed Socks are fantastic, but unfortunately the adult version is not my pattern so I cannot send it to you. You may purchase the pattern at ChurchmouseYarns.com. I did create a pattern for children’s bed socks based on Churchmouse’s Turkish Bed Socks. That pattern (MakerKnit Children’s Bed Socks) is available on my “Patterns” page if you’re interested. Thanks for reading, and Happy Knitting! Samantha
Thank You, sooo M u C h, Samantha:)))
Downloaded MakerKnit Children’s Bed Socks;)
And just bought the download version of the Turkish Bed Socks from Churchmouse:)
Can’t wait to start knitting:)
Much luv, Fiona Xxx
You’re so welcome, Fiona! I know you’ll enjoy knitting the bed socks. It’s a great pattern, and they’re so fun to wear. Continued happy knitting! Samantha
I would love to knit a children’s version of the Turkish bed socks. I have the adult pattern. And ordered pink yarn for my grand daughter Lillian who will be 5.
I was reading your blog that you worked on the pattern and revised it for your daughter. I love the pattern and am on my first pair. Thank you so much Deborah
Hi Deborah, Thank you for such a nice comment! I hope your granddaughter enjoys her bed socks as much as my daughter did. When you finish Lillian’s socks, please email me a photo. I would love to see your work, and, with your permission, to share on my blog your photo and any further information or comments you have after making the children’s bed socks. Thanks for reading, and happy knitting! Samantha
I love this socks and would love to make a pair for my children did you take notes? How do you adapt a pattern. I am kind of new at knitting I don’t know I can pull that !
Could you help me ?
Hello Paola, Thanks for you comment! They are great socks and my kids have loved them (and I’m sure yours would, too!). I would suggest you start by downloading my pattern if you haven’t already. Click on the “Patterns” tab near the top of my Home page and then on the link for “Children’s Bed Socks.” I wrote the pattern to fit my daughter’s feet, but I also tell you in the pattern’s “Notes” section how to modify it to fit a different foot size. If you have further questions after reading through the pattern, please let me know and I’ll try to help you. Happy knitting, Samantha
Samantha,
Thanks for your reply about the children’s socks. I’ll let you know when I get around to knitting them. I have so many projects one the list, many birthdays coming.
Thank you,
Paola
I can relate, Paola! So many projects, so little time. 🙂 Good luck with your birthday projects and let me know if you have any questions when you start the socks. Samantha
Thank you so much for the children’s version of the bed sock pattern. I’ve knitted myself a pair and can’t wait to use your version for my daughter. You’re awesome!!
A big mahalo
Pam
Hi Pam, I am so glad you found my pattern! I hope your daughter enjoys her socks as much as my daughter does. Thanks for such a nice comment, and happy knitting! Samantha