I finished knitting this socks - my own “invention” - a couple of months ago and since the Romanian market does not offer a lot of options (crapy old “Red Coats” - “Sport Socks”, which comes in about 4 dull colors and it’s only 75% wool) when it comes to wool I thought it would be a good idea to submit the pattern to Knitty, asking to be paid in wool instead of money. Since the pattern was rejected by Knitty I only have to look forward to my next trip abroad when I’ll be able to do some wool shopping. (I’m mentioning the rejection because I have noticed that many people google “rejected by knitty” hoping that the result will give them an idea of this magazine’s standards - here is an exemple)
DOWNLOAD THE PATTERN.
(Ravelry link)
PRETTY! Thanks for sharing
I love leaf patterns!
Comment by Amy K — July 18, 2009 @ 8:16 pm
Thank you Amy, enjoy!
Comment by tia — July 19, 2009 @ 9:33 am
With or without Knitty, thank you for sharing ❤
Comment by Pinneguri — July 20, 2009 @ 8:46 am
You’ve got a very interesting blog, I’ve subscribed to it, beautiful knitting! The rejection itself is less important, I was hoping to have the opportunity to knit using some decent quality wool…)
Comment by tia — July 20, 2009 @ 8:51 am
Love this sock design! And I know how you feel about the availability of yarns - until recently, Cork was every bit as bad as Bucharest! Now I tend to buy in lorry loads whenever I’m abroad.
Happy to send you a skein of sock yarn if you PM me!
Jo (in windy, wet and cold West Cork)
Comment by Celtic Memory Jo — July 28, 2009 @ 5:23 pm
i am sorry for your rejection, it is no reflection on your talent as i would be honoured to make these if you will share thae pattern
Comment by meagheen — August 4, 2009 @ 1:59 pm
Love it…. total class….
Comment by Joy — August 5, 2009 @ 12:58 am
Love the pattern and would like to make a pair. Thanks for making such a cool looking sock……….Mary
Comment by Mary Finn — August 5, 2009 @ 6:27 pm
Gorgeous pattern! You have a problem locating quality sock weight yarns? How about learning to spin your own? I took up spinning almost a year ago and have spun sock weight on both a wheel and a hand spindle. Does Romania have sheep, alpaca and or angora goat farms? If so, it should be possible to get fibre to use.
Comment by Shelley — August 6, 2009 @ 4:25 pm
Beautiful socks. Knitty or no knitty, I would love to make a pair of these. You did a wonderful job on them.
Comment by Therese — August 6, 2009 @ 8:22 pm
Really lovely design! I’m completely intrigued by the structure - it is beautifully balanced. The name is a perfect description of the delicate pattern. Gotta knit these for myself! Thanks.
Comment by Robin — August 7, 2009 @ 6:55 pm
These socks are beautiful, and we who follow Knitty really missed out here…but glad you’re sharing and posting on ravelry for everyone!
Happy Knitting,
Comment by Cori in KS — August 7, 2009 @ 9:34 pm
would you please send me a copy of your beautiful sock pattern cascades of leaves socks through the e-mail. thank-you Patricia
Comment by patricia johnson — August 7, 2009 @ 10:43 pm
They remind me of old English tales and knights, don’t know why but they’re terrific!
Comment by Marilyn — August 8, 2009 @ 9:31 am
Found your pattern on the free knitting patterns web site. I love the openness of the lace pattern on these socks. Solid wool socks are just too warm in west Texas. I’m a big fan of leaf lace patterns and these are great!
Comment by Amy McCullough — August 10, 2009 @ 11:34 am
Ysy i’m here…i’ve seen this sock on the odd socks forum over on rav…it’s beautiful.
Keep it odd
Comment by knittingladybird — August 10, 2009 @ 11:25 pm
Beautiful pattern. Could you send a copy??
Comment by leadenise — August 13, 2009 @ 5:53 am
I love the open work in the pattern. I would love to have this pattern to try. You might want to try Knit Picks for some good sock yarn. They are pretty reasonable too!!
Comment by Denise — August 13, 2009 @ 9:10 pm
great pattern….would love to give it a try
Comment by Suzanne Farrell — August 15, 2009 @ 7:20 am
Very pretty socks! I’d love a copy of the pattern if you’re still sending it out:)
Comment by Annie — August 16, 2009 @ 2:35 pm
Love these socks! I think they’ll be next in the queue!
Thanks for the pattern.
Comment by Patricia — August 16, 2009 @ 8:38 pm
Very pretty pattern. I love knitting leaf designs.
Comment by Deborah — August 16, 2009 @ 9:05 pm
They look lovely. Thanks for sharing the pattern. I can’t wait to try it.
Comment by Donna Hurtt — August 18, 2009 @ 8:17 am
pretty socks!
Comment by jessica — August 18, 2009 @ 12:25 pm
That’s lovely! I love both leafy things and lace, and these are a beautiful combination of both. I think I would prefer them to be knee-length, but I’m sure they could easily be modified to do that.
Comment by Lisa in TX — August 18, 2009 @ 7:32 pm
Love this pattern. Cannot believe it was rejected. I’m a sucker for a leaf design. Would love to get a copy. I even have the PERFECT sock yarn waiting. Thank You!!!
Comment by Kristen Hadley — August 19, 2009 @ 3:03 am
Oh… these are so pretty. They’ll look great in my sandals (Yes, I am one of “those” who wears socks with her sandals… but only nice socks :D).
Thanks for sharing and boo to Knitty for rejecting them!
-Ruth
Comment by Ruth — August 20, 2009 @ 10:22 pm
I love the leaves…they really stand out! I’d like to give them a whirl. Just for curiosity’s sake, what’s the gauge of the pattern? I can’t get sock yarn here in Japan, best I can get is DK weight. It’s difficult finding sock patterns for thicker yarn.
Comment by Lauri — August 21, 2009 @ 10:20 am
Oh, they are gorgeus!
Comment by TiinaV — August 21, 2009 @ 11:17 am
Oh these would totally match the wristlets and cowl I am planning to knit for the winter!
Comment by birgit — August 21, 2009 @ 8:03 pm
Very lovely, would like to download!
Comment by Marjut — August 24, 2009 @ 3:53 pm
would you please send me a copy of your pattern. thanks patricia johnson
Comment by patricia johnson — August 24, 2009 @ 9:54 pm
Beautiful pattern! I love the leaves - just gorgeous, and perfect for showing off in a cute pair of Mary Janes! Please send me a copy of the pattern!
Comment by Stacey — August 24, 2009 @ 10:25 pm
I found you on FB sock knitters…these socks are gorgeous!!! I would like to try your pattern. please send me a copy of your pattern. I have knitted a lace scarf and have knitted several pairs of socks, so would like to try this.
Thank-you
Comment by tracy — August 27, 2009 @ 7:13 pm
I love the leaves! Looks great to me so don’t see why they said no. Looking forward to trying them. Have you tried ordering yarn on-line? I know you can’t touch the yarn but better than nothing.
Comment by Laura — August 28, 2009 @ 7:01 pm
I love these socks! They shouldn’t have been rejected. I’d be honored to make these and mention you in Ravelry.
Comment by Dawn — August 31, 2009 @ 1:01 am
I love the pattern especially in blue.
Comment by carol ann — August 31, 2009 @ 5:49 am
Theses are beautiful!!! I found them on Ravelry. I am slowly working my way through all the free socks!!! I would love the download. Thanks in advance.
Comment by Susan — September 1, 2009 @ 1:42 pm
OOOh me please - can I get a copy of the pattern too?
These are lovely socks! We have much the same sock yarn problem in Tasmania, but the internet is a great saviour - nearly all my sock yarn comes from somewhere else!
Comment by Tinkingbell — September 2, 2009 @ 3:16 am
What a lovely pair of socks! Don’t let one rejection keep you from continuing to design…sometimes that decision is made in order to “balance” what is offered in each issue.
Would love a copy of your pattern!
+mac
Comment by knittymac — September 2, 2009 @ 1:11 pm
I absolutly LOVE your socks! Would you send me a copy of your pattern so that I too could knit them up?
Thanks
Sara
(gtteknochik on Ravelry)
Comment by Sara — September 2, 2009 @ 2:57 pm
Your design is gorgeous, thanks for sharing. I love leaf patterns and yours has a gorgeous structure.
I’ve found lots of wonderful online sources of sock yarn that ship internationally, drop me a line if you’re interested and I’ll let you know my favourites
Comment by Fiona — September 2, 2009 @ 11:37 pm
Tia, these socks are really quite lovely. The pattern is quite inspired. and I’m sorry that Knitty missed out.
Thanks for making the pattern available…I followed a link through ravelry to your site.
Comment by Cynthia — September 3, 2009 @ 5:19 am
i can’t believe these were not accepted by knitty. they are gorgeous and i would be honored to be able to knit them, if you would please send the pattern. i can’t afford to send you some yarn right now (my husband just lost his job) but when things are better and i can afford shipping to Romania (yikes!) i’d love to repay your generosity of sharing your pattern with the most beautiful sock yarn i can find.
Comment by risiko — September 3, 2009 @ 8:43 pm
Of course one is only happy to support a designer
I would love to knit these socks and share with you and the rest of Ravelry the results 
Very pretty socks 
Just keep on designing, one day your designs will be in Knitty and elsewhere 
Comment by Ketutar — September 7, 2009 @ 5:06 pm
now that is a pretty sock, I would love a copy of the pattern as well.
Comment by Natalie — September 7, 2009 @ 5:54 pm
These are wonderful!!! I love any pattern with leaves. May I please have a copy of the pattern?
Susan
Comment by Susan — September 9, 2009 @ 3:31 pm
I think you have found your talent!
Comment by suzanne curry — October 3, 2009 @ 1:10 am
Thank you very much for the Voronetz pattern. The sock pattern is very beautiful, however the leaves of Cascade sock pattern is very beautiful also but for some reason I have diffuculty downloading this pattern too. I’ve tried several computers two at home and in the libraries but have not been sucessful. Would you please send me a copy of the leaves of cascade pattern to my e-mail. Again I thank you very much and can’t wait to start knitting these socks. Pat Johnson
Comment by patricia johnson — October 23, 2009 @ 8:43 pm
Thanks for the beautiful pattern.
The Ravelry link doesn’t work, but the other one was fine
Comment by BlueZamia — May 18, 2010 @ 4:11 pm