Thrummed socks for cozy toes
There’s a blizzard today. I love blizzards when I’m safe
indoors with cozy woodstove going. It feels like a gift of a day off from normal routine. A day off to curl up and read and sip my herbal tea.
I want to tell you how much I love my Newfoundland thrummed socks. I feel
the cold terribly, and am always looking for the best way to keep my feet
warm. Our old farmhouse, while snug, has
old wooden floors that can be a bit cold. Thrummed socks are just about the
warmest thing I own.
Thrum knitting is a Newfoundland tradition, their answer for sheepskin slippers. Thrums are wisps of unspun fleece that are knit into the inside, creating a cocoon of fluffy wool. Oh, so toasty! My photo shows one sock turned inside out to
reveal the thrums.
You can have thrummed hats and mitts too. Yarn Harlot has photos showing how to knit
thrums into socks.
Here is a free knitting pattern for Newfoundland thrummed socks. You can find a pattern for mittens as well.
If you don’t knit, like me, you can buy thrummed socks at the Craft Council Shop in St. John’s. I highly recommend them.
Here is my husband shoveling out from today’s blizzard.
The link for the free pattern is not working. I had this pattern started and now I cannot finish. I was wondering if you could email the pattern for Thrummed Socks. Thank you!
Hello there I am trying to download the free pattern for thrum slippers and it’s not working for me!
I was so excited to see your patter,can you please email me the pattern….I would much appreciate it
Thanks
Peggy
Hello Evelyn, So sorry that the pattern is no longer on line. It wasn’t my pattern, but rather a link I”d found online. I suggest you either do a google search for another pattern, or contact the Newfoundland Craft Council. (see link in my blog) They will likely be able to help you. regards, Val
Hi Peggy and Evelyn, I found this patter on line. There are other patterns online is you search for “Newfoundland Thrummed socks” http://lifewithsheep.blogspot.ca/2010/11/thrummed-slipper-pattern.html
Hi Peggy and Evelyn, I found this patter on line. There are other patterns online is you search for “Newfoundland Thrummed socks” http://lifewithsheep.blogspot.ca/2010/11/thrummed-slipper-pattern.html