The first to be finished this year was Rosthwaite by Louise Tilbrook. Back in September 2014 Louise hosted a 'Sock Design Challenge', inviting her blog readers and members of her Ravelry group to vote on a series of sock design questions. Louise gathered the results and created a pattern to reflect the winning votes. The result was Rosthwaite!
In keeping with the colours used in the pattern I decided to use West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply in Nutmeg. I had originally planned to use Butterscotch for the toes and heels but I had a late change of heart and opted for Blueberry Bon Bon instead!
I really enjoyed making these socks. The pattern is interesting but easy enough to memorise. They were also my first socks with an afterthought (forethought) heel. Louise included some helpful links to tutorials in the pattern. I couldn't believe how straightforward and quick the heel was.
Louise's other patterns can be found on Ravelry. Many of her sock designs are written for both cuff down and toe up. I think this is brilliant especially if you prefer one way over the other.
I also finished my first pair of man size socks! After making several pairs for myself Mr D expressed an interest in having a pair of knitted socks! He choose Pheasant, one of the West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 ply Birds range for his. I am overjoyed to report that Mr D is a knitted sock convert and has requested more! 
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