Sock It To 'Em Knitalong

Black Opal Monstersocks

2008-04-29T12:42:00.000-07:00

Finished first sock in early February 08 and promptly misplaced my notes, so second sock was a bit later getting finished, finally found notes and pattern printout hidden in latest Spin Off. Have an old program called "ColorKnit", figure out pattern I want to do then print out copy for current sock.

The Work Socks

2008-04-02T13:58:00.000-07:00

I just realized that I neglected to post photos of my finished socks! I cast off at the end of January, but still have not woven in the ends. Very bad. Here they are on my desk:

Pattern: Wendy's Generic Toe-Up Sock Pattern
Yarn: Patons Kroy socks in Norfolk Blue and Krazy Stripes
Needles: 3 mm dpns
Started: December 26, 2007
Completed: January 25, 2008

Errant Lace Socks

2008-03-14T08:30:00.001-07:00

The socks are done, finally. It wasn't until I stopped knitting lace shawls for the interim that these socks finally got done. The Errant Lace Sock pattern was available for free from socknitters.com when I started work on the socks but is no longer available there.

The socks are done in KP Essential Shoreline Twist with size 1 circulars. The heel is a banded heel -- that is, the lace pattern goes down the side of the heel flap but the center is in slip stitch. I also used a star toe for the first time.

The Stoopid Socks

2008-01-12T09:56:00.000-08:00

Finished these Thursday night, finally another pair of the dumb and dumber socks are done. Now the 'even dumber' pair are back on needles, but this time will have just a plain solid colored foot. Long story. But did get 2 pair and the top patterned 5th sock out of one solid colored ball of Opal, amazing. But will be very happy to see the end of these dark teal yarn.

hello, and one sock.

2008-01-07T13:21:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! I am a new Sock It To 'Em knitter.

This is my "work sock", so named because I will only knit it while I am at work. Progress was quick over the holidays when there wasn't a lot of actual work to do, but SSS is creeping up on me.

More pics and details can be found here and here.

I rather like the inside-out view...

1st pair in 08

2008-01-06T19:57:00.000-08:00

First pair of Monstersocks for 2008. Used up lots more little bits of leftovers. Only problem was picking up stitches for afterthought heel on black, will make sure that doesn't happen again. Still have enuff odds & sods to make at least another couple of pair. Life is good.

Another pair finished

2007-12-30T08:46:00.000-08:00

Finished this pair Friday night, washed them yesterday and will deliver today. One 50 g ball Regia gray and lots of odds & sods, the only color I used that had to get into a new skein was the red Wildfoote. One of my favorite pair.

Maggie's socks #5

2007-11-24T12:59:00.000-08:00

The last of the 5 pair ordered have been mailed. Next pair are now being called the Stoopid Socks, knit the first sock as I was still making another pair for Maggie instead of to fit intended person, so now have to make a pair to fit and then will make a second stoopid sock.

Sock Questionnaire

2007-10-29T19:59:00.000-07:00

Since Halloween is right around the corner I though I'd post a little sock questionnaire. Feel free to post it here or on your blog.

1. What's your favorite sock yarn? (please note that the word 'yarn' is singular. Just pick one. I know it's hard.)

2. What's your favorite brand and type of sock needle?

3. Do you knit your socks toe up, cuff down, or sideways?

4. Both socks at the same time or just one?

5. What's your favorite toe and why?

6. Favorite heel?

7. Do you prefer plain or patterned socks?

8. Who do you knit the most socks for?

9. Do you darn your socks? If not, what do you do with them?

10. Do you only wear handknit socks?

Bonus question: What pattern, if any, is your basic "I-just-need-a-pair-of-socks" sock pattern based on? Do you keep it on paper or memorized?

You can see mine on my blog.

Maggies #4

2007-10-28T14:02:00.000-07:00

Almost all Lorna's Laces sock yarns. Have first sock of pair #5 done and am down into patterned part of leg, pix by and by.

candy corn is served!

2007-10-27T10:55:00.000-07:00

...they're done! before halloween! If you want to see 'em, check out the blog for more details. The short row heel was kind of a pain, but I survived with only a few wonky stitches. Woohoo!

Halloweenie Love

2007-10-10T09:52:00.000-07:00

I know I've been more of a lurker than a sock-a-teer but I am so excited about these I have to share right now! I usually don't go all crazy over holiday themed stuff, but when I saw a shop sample of these, I had to have them. It's like candy corn for my feet! I can't wait to wear 'em.

Honeycomb Socks from Kindred Spirits Design Studio
CTH Supersock in Sugar Maple
Fortissima Socka in Black
US 2 (2.75mm)

Waffle Rib Socks

2007-10-09T11:16:00.001-07:00

Another pair finished. The pattern is a simple Waffle Rib done in Cascade Sassy Stripes in the colorway: Diana

This yarn is mostly good. I did notice a change in the striping in the second half of the second skein. The grey became about a row longer and it threw off the striping so that the socks aren't identical twins. But, close enough, I guess.

The color didn't thrill me at first, but it has grown on me. It's the colors of DH's high school and both college he went to. They'll work out well if we ever go to homecoming.

Monkey Socks

2007-09-18T16:00:00.001-07:00

Everybody's doing it and I'm no exception...Monkey socks.

Yarn: Wildfoote by Brown Sheep
Color: Soft Jazz
Needles: Size 2 Lantern Moon

I love the fit of these socks and I'm sure it's not the last time I'll do this pattern.

Forbidden Romance

2007-09-15T20:19:00.000-07:00

I finished my plain STR socks earlier this evening. I had to finish the toe and knit the afterthought heel with a leftover ball of Trekking XXL. The STR is lightweight in the color Waterlilies.
On the drive home Mutti and I were admiring my socks. The following dialogue occured:

Me: "Well, they look goofy, but at least I got to use two of my favorite yarns. They're together - at long last."

Mutti: "They could mate and have sock babies."

Me: (making socks "mate" - hey, it was late, we were tired.)

Mutti: "Don't do that in the car! They'll get yarn come all over!"

Me: "Wouldn't that just be yarn tail?"

Maggies 2nd & 3rd pair

2007-09-15T06:54:00.003-07:00

The rosy hot pink pair are #2 and almost whities #3, second sock of almost white pair will be finished today. Next will be an almost solid LL's pair with lots of odds & sods, soft blues, lavenders, greens etc.

Monkey socks Finished!

2007-09-14T11:43:00.000-07:00

Here they are. Monkey socks by Cookie A. They gave me fits in the beginning, but after I got rolling, I LOVED THIS PATTERN! My pics are not the best, I took them 5 minutes ago, I'm at work, gotta do it fast, fast!

Kelly

A Finish

2007-08-12T16:49:00.000-07:00

It is definitely too dang hot to wear wooly socks, but when it cools off ... I'll be ready. Just plain stockinette socks, but the yarn is really different. It has sparkles.

The facts:

Yarn: Fortissima Colori Socka Color "DISCO"

Needles: Size 2

Pattern: Plain Stockinette, with a 2x2 ribbed cuff and a slip-stitch heel

Dee at the Daily Stitch

Baby Charity Socks

2007-08-11T10:23:00.000-07:00

I've been knitting for Afghans for Afghans and I've made up two darling socks. I love them both, but its the purple ones that make me go AWWWWW.

Lynn

More Monstersockens

2007-08-07T06:26:00.000-07:00

Just finished first of the socks for Maggie, second sock will use same base color and I might change order of the pattern colors. Playtime.

She wanted kind of wild, yeah I can do that.

Socks, socks, socks

2007-08-06T20:51:00.000-07:00

I haven't posted in a long while! Here's some socks I've completed over the last few months:

Broad Spiral Ribbing Socks from MSKS
More details and photos at the blog

Gryffindor Socks

Plain stockinette. More info at the blog

Ankle socks

Elann Esprit Yarn in the Carribean Breeze colorway. Esprit is similar to Fixation, but a bit thinner.

Bye!

Zonda

July Socks

2007-07-29T18:50:00.001-07:00

I finally finished another pair of socks. I had been trying to get a pair done a month but it hasn't worked that way lately. I made them with Seacoast Yarns Royalty colorway, using the Garter Stitch Rib from Sensational Knitted Socks on No. 1 Knitpicks circulars.

Another pair done!

2007-07-24T10:51:00.000-07:00

Edited: Yeah, i was able to make the pictures smaller!! They are modified Mermaids from the Lucy Neatby book Cool Socks, Warm Feet in Knitpicks Essential Tweed in Plum. I did my favorite heel and for the toe, my favorite german round toe. They were loads of fun to make and the way the pattern swirls on its own is amazing. Here they are:

Leaving for a two week vacation on Saturday. Will continue on my pair of Monkeys which I love!

So many pretties!

2007-07-22T08:55:00.000-07:00

I just caught up on all the socks that have been posted in the last month or so... they're ALL so lovely. Great work everyone!

Opal solid colored yarn & Sockotta

2007-07-21T12:32:00.000-07:00

First Opal solid colored sock done, second on needles and about half way down leg, (now done and really glad) using odds & sods in small peerie patterns. Sockotta on needles for almost 3 months, now on feet. Had about 6 days of not needing socks, weather changed and wooly time again.

Campanula for the Cure

2007-07-20T12:30:00.000-07:00

Mezzodiva has created this beautiful sock pattern to "stomp out" breast cancer. To get the pattern, all you have to do is click here and sponsor her for the 2007 Weekend to End Cancer. 100% of all the proceeds go to Princess Margaret Hospital, one of North America's leading cancer research centers.

This pattern has been test knitted by newbies and experienced knitters alike.

Click on the picture above or click on this link to read more about it on her blog.

Knitters unite for the cure!

On the needles

2007-07-20T09:18:00.001-07:00

I have several pairs of socks on the needles right now, so I thought I would share with everyone.

Broadripple. I have one sock complete and am at the heel of the second.

Falling Leaves. My first toe-up socks. All I've done is the toe and about 3 repeats of the lace pattern on the first sock. I'm trying to concentrate on the Broadripples for a swap.

Jaywalker. This sock is the first one and is actually just waiting for the toe to be kitchenered. I've started the second sock - I'm just past the cuff.

Socks!

2007-07-17T19:39:00.001-07:00

First pair... Yarn is Chewy Spaghetti and I think the colourway is Cherry Cordial... Mostly ribbed on 2.75mm needles. I love the colour combo! Second pair... Yarn is Sknitches, colourway Orchard... The grey bits are done with Sunshine Yarn in colour Steel. Knit on 2.00mm needles... I again love the colour combo, and I love this sort of contrast! I have the perfect recipient lined up for them as well, so it's even better!

The Slowest Socks in The World

2007-07-15T20:22:00.000-07:00

At least that is what it felt like. I started these on June 21 and finished tonight. Sock #1 was a nightmare! I think I started over at least four times.

But, now they are done --- TOFUtsies yarn on size 1 needles, plain old stockinette pattern with an Eye of Partridge heel.

Dee

More Charity Socks

2007-07-06T08:52:00.001-07:00

I whipped up some more toddler sized socks for charity over the holiday. These knit up QUICK. Check out the blog for more details.

Lynn

I Love Trekking XXL!

2007-07-03T17:30:00.000-07:00

This is color #105. I can see now why people rave about Trekking. The colors are amazing and the yarn is incredibly soft.

Kool Aid Socks

2007-06-30T16:51:00.001-07:00

I finally used my yarn that I dyed back in November to make a pair of socks. And they took me the entire month of June to make. This is what happens when you have more than one project going at a time.
Check out the blog for more pics and details.

Plain Vanilla

2007-06-20T14:58:00.001-07:00

Nothing fancy about these socks, but I'm very happy with them. Plain ol' stockinette socks, but I'm very pleased to say the striping ended up perfectly aligned (even though you can't see both toes). Trust me --- it worked this time.

Too bad it's over 95° today. Certainly not wooly sock weather.

New pair of sockies!

2007-06-16T19:17:00.000-07:00

I haven't finished a complete pair of socks in a long time (singles yes, complete no.) Well today I did!

They are just a pair of Cascade Fixation Ankle socks (pattern by Turtlegirl) but I'm pretty happy with them!

My blog has more details here.

More Socks!

2007-06-16T15:08:00.000-07:00

This is my fourth pair of Waving Lace socks, and I think maybe these ones I get to keep! I knit them as per pattern instructions, except I knit an eye of partridge heel. It works quite well, I think. The pretty, pretty yarn is called Little Blue Box. So nice to work with, and SOFT. The yarn is from hlmiller on Etsy...

I finshed my first pair

2007-06-10T20:48:00.000-07:00

Yes, I finished my first pair of socks ever. I've posted socks below. The happy dance is being done over here.

Sock Swap - Redux

2007-06-02T11:16:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to let everyone know (or remind you if you already know) that there's a second sock swap on the Knittyboard. It's hosted by Stariel and Bryghtrose (again). Sign-ups are still open so get your patooties over there for some fresh brewed coffee!

Here's the link to the thread: http://www.knittyboard.com/viewtopic.php?t=57849

Dublin Bay Finish

2007-06-01T20:44:00.001-07:00

My Dublin Bay socks are finished. The yarn is Brown Sheep's Wildfoote in the colorway: Symphony.

After I got the hang of this pattern it worked up fairly quickly. I did reduce the size. The pattern calls for 72 stitches. I was quickly running out of yarn and the sock was a bit large for me.

I went down to 64 stitches. That worked up to a perfect size.

Go with the Flow Socks

2007-05-28T13:10:00.003-07:00

I haven't posted in quite a while, but I've finally finished a pair of socks and have something to post! These are Evelyn Clark's Go with the Flow Socks. The pattern was in the spring 2005 Interweave Knits and is also included in their new Favorite Socks book. It's an easy pattern to memorize, making it perfect for walking and knitting.

Yeeha

2007-05-18T19:13:00.001-07:00

I've made it half-way through the gussets. It's the first pair of socks I've done so each part completed is cause for excitement here. Pics will eventually be posted.

Some Socks for May

2007-05-16T13:43:00.000-07:00

I finished up two pairs of socks for May, a quick pair for charity

and a not-so-quick pair for me. These took me FOREVER! But they are done and already worn to work.

As usual, details on the BLOG

Finally!

2007-05-13T19:43:00.000-07:00

I finally finished another pair of socks. I did a pair of Tidal Wave socks using Tofutsies. I love the pattern and plan on doing another pair and I love Tofutusies too. I have to get back on my schedule of doing one pair a month.

Off the Needles

2007-05-08T12:57:00.000-07:00

I finally finished a pair of socks. The yarn is Lion Brand Magic Stripe from my stash. It's not a favorite yarn, but you have to admit for the price it makes up a pretty hard-wearing pair of socks. The pattern is just a plain 56 stitch, 56 row stockinette.

The only problem I had was my needles. I bought some Lantern Moon needles and they are quite a bit shorter than what I'm used to using. A few times I lost stitches off one end or the other. I don't think it will happen as much with a finer yarn. At least that is what I am hoping.

http://thedailystitch.blogspot.com

Baudelaire

2007-04-18T08:58:00.000-07:00

The last pair of socks I made were Cookie's Monkey socks. This is another of her patterns: Baudelaire socks. The sock in KP pumpkin on size 1 circs. Its heel comes from Fleegle's no-hassle sock pattern.

The yarn has an interesting history. I originally ordered it to make the flowers on knitty.com's TipToe socks. (I still haven't gotten up to courage to try TipToes yet.) Then I used it with another sock pattern, found I didn't have enough for 2 socks, and ordered another skein. By the time the new skein arrived, I discovered that I didn't care for the sock pattern anymore. So, after a few month's time, it finally got knitted up into the Baudelaire pattern.

Because of my high arch, I needed to adjust Fleegle's heel pattern to make the back of the heel higher. Instead of doing gusset increases to almost double the number of sole sts, I finally settled double plus 4. That gave me 6 more sole sts. So, upon reaching the point with 10 sts to pick up on either side of the heel, for every other repeat of the 2-row repeat in the "Turn Heel" section, I skipped the k1/p1 at the end -- which ended up working just about right for me.

Cafe Curtain Socks

2007-04-16T20:33:00.000-07:00

I finally have a finish to share. Cafe Curtain Socks in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock (Colorway: Blackwatch).

The yarn was a Christmas present from DH.

Click on the photo to enlarge and see the lacy detail. I did an Eye of Partridge heel.

I think these are going to be my favorite socks ever! I love the color and I love the pattern!

CIC socks

2007-04-09T17:24:00.000-07:00

I finally finished my Children In Common socks. I used some light pink worsted wool and then dyed them with some Cherry Kool Aid. I like the finished product!

Ox Sox

2007-04-05T20:15:00.000-07:00

I've been bad about posting my projects on here, so I thought I'd better do so now. These are my socks for the month of March. I made them for my wrestling ring announcer friend, The Mighty Ox. The complete story is on my blog

On the needles for April are the Tidal Wave socks from SWTC out of Tofutsies.

Another pair finished

2007-04-04T10:49:00.000-07:00

These were done in Cascade Fixation and that has got to be by far my favorite sock yarn. Fast Florida footie pattern. This is pair #10 for me. Knitting socks is the best!! Check out my blog. More socks, more socks!

Finally some socks!

2007-03-30T13:21:00.000-07:00

I love these socks! The yarn is Green Phosphor Blip by Savvyminx... I knit a plain sock on 2.25mm needles... These are mine! I've knit a few pairs of socks since I last posted here, but they were sock exchange socks or gifts and i just didn't take pictures!

Children In Common Socks

2007-03-12T11:17:00.000-07:00

I just finished a pair of socks for CIC. I needed a break from sock knitting so I started an afghan for the animal shelter, but two days later some Cascade Fixation started calling out to me from the closet. I just had to cast on, if for no other reason than to quiet the voices!

Lynn

Lorna's Laces Complete

2007-02-27T11:54:00.000-08:00

I just finished some socks made with Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sport. I'm really happy with the way they came out, VERY comfy! Check out the BLOG for additional details, including the misadventures of "will there be enough yarn?!"

Different colors

2007-02-24T07:40:00.000-08:00

Two different colored rovings
Spun and Plied together
Socks Made
Priceless.

Sock-a-licious!

2007-02-22T15:54:00.000-08:00

I got a package in the mail from my Knittyboard sock swap partner today. Stariel knit me a great pair of handpainted socks. I'm in love with them. The colors and the fit are perfect. Meet my new favorite socks.

See the rest of the goody haul on my blog.

Feather Lace sock

2007-02-19T09:42:00.000-08:00

Unable to decide on what type of socks to make (There are so many wonderful choices.), I decided to use stitches from a knitting book for the sock pattern. Here is a sock done in Feather Lace (from p 91 of The Encyclopedia of Knitting by Stanfield and Griffiths which I got at a half-price book shop). It has a Widdershins heel and a Turkish cast-on toe. For the sides of the leg, I added a purl stitch every other pattern repeat and a knit stitch on alternate pattern repeats (to each side of the front and back of the sock -- one stitch in -- for an increase of 4 each time). Though, because of the pattern, the sides don't look like a simple ribbing. It's done in KP Essential with size 1 circs. The length was determined by the amount of yarn I had. I added to the sock length until almost through a skein of yarn. This picture doesn't do the sock justice. A close-up of the foot is here. Now I've got its mate to knit.

TOFUtsies socks

2007-02-16T07:03:00.000-08:00

It seems like forever since I finished a pair of socks, but finally I have something to post.

These are basic 56 stitch, 56 row stockinette socks in TOFUtsies.

I'm not totally in love with the yarn. It felt good knitting, but doesn't feel great on my foot. They are a little scratchy. I'm hoping washing will soften them up a bit.

Diamond Rib Socks

2007-02-11T06:50:00.000-08:00

Hot off the needles--a pair of Diamond Rib socks. The stitch pattern comes from Sensational Knitted Socks, the sock pattern is a generic top-down one I use all the time. The yarn is from Fearless Fibers. It's her 100 percent merino sock yarn in Mocha Spice. The colors created nice stripes around the feet, but there was some serious pooling in the legs, which I tried to interrupt by breaking the yarn and rejoining at a different color. So I guess they're kind of goofy looking, but oh are they soft!

Both my feet and my cat like them a lot.

My first pair of self-striping socks on 2 circulars

2007-02-10T05:57:00.000-08:00

Thanks to a couple of great on-line tutorials, I now know how to knit 2 socks on 2 circulars, and am proud to present these socks I knit for my DS.

Saying sayonara to second sock syndrome has fueled my new sock-knitting addiction, and I have already started another pair on 2 circulars!

Jaywalkers never die

2007-02-05T10:26:00.000-08:00

I completed my Jaywalkers a little while ago, but I had to wait for 'new blogger' to come my way before I could show 'em off here.... So here they are! And they match! Pardon the repeat if you've already been forced to admire them. ;)

Pattern: Jaywalker Socks by Grumperina
Yarn: Lana Grossa Meilenweit Color Tweed 004
Needles: US1 Brittany (5 dpns)

More details on my blog.

First socks of the year

2007-02-02T19:27:00.000-08:00

I finished my first socks of the year for my hubby. He's already requesting another pair. The yarn is from Susan's Spinning Bunny and the colorway is Denim. The pattern is from Socks Soar on Two Circulars.

2007-01-31T21:28:00.000-08:00

Widdershins (plain version) from Knitty
Lorna's Laces Sportweight in Denim.

I followed the pattern and made mods at the ankles, as they are a bit on the skinny side! As you can see, they fit! :)
Used US 3's for all but the cuff ribbing was done with US 2's. My 2nd pair of toe ups and first pair with reverse heel flap and 2 socks at one time on 2 circulars.

2nd Toe up socks.

2007-01-28T11:04:00.001-08:00

I started my second pair of Toe Up socks yesterday using the Anastasia pattern by Pepperknit. This pattern has been in my "To Do" que since I finished my first pair of socks last year.
Sorry for the not so great photo. I'm still trying to learn how to use my new camera.

I've already discovered a major error I made on the top of the left foot. So I'll be frogging and re-doing it later tonight (maybe). Sometimes errors can be cute too!

Shorty

Monstersockens

2007-01-24T14:17:00.000-08:00

Pix of 3 of my latest Monstersocks, using up odds & sods.
I also spin and use my handspun in lots of socks.

Frugal am I
with many odds
socks I do.

http://sockladyspins.blogspot.com

Another pair of...

2007-01-23T20:51:00.000-08:00

Cascade Fixation Ankle socks

Fixation 8001

US 3 dpns for ribbing

US 4 circs for foot

In white (which I thought was my MIL's favorite sock color, but since have found she's game for any colors!! Good thing as I have quite a bit of this!) She's actually wearing them today and likes them. Custom made for her as she is a diabetic and has had a few ankle surgeries so the stretchiness of these are perfect for her!!

They are a late Christmas gift, so glad they are done, knitting with white..well, not the most fun! ;)

FO: socks for Kris and Josh

2007-01-23T13:15:00.000-08:00

I promised Kris and Josh (family friends) each a pair of socks last year around august. I only got to knitting them in december! The card is washing instructions and a quick how-d'ya-do note.

Socks Stats:

Yarn: Trekking XXL

Needles: US 2 dpns

Construction: 2x2 rib for 2", St. st. legs, foot, and toe, short row toe (both socks), wedge toe (blue socks), 5-star toe (var. socks). I made these socks match exactly. I matched the color repeats and joined the yarn using a Russian Join. Fun fun!

I hope they love these socks and I hope they ask for more! They like simple socks, but the don't mind if I experiment. I like that. :)

Problems

2007-01-14T19:12:00.000-08:00

If anyone is having problems posting to this blog or if this blog isn't appearing on your dashboard, email me and I'll send you another invite. Hopefully re-inviting you will work. I've switched to the new blogger which is causing this problem. My email is dank_miasma (AT) yahoo (DOT) com

More Footies

2007-01-07T07:00:00.000-08:00

These use the Waffle Rib stitch pattern from Sensational Knitted Socks. The yarn is Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Superwash; the color is Plum Crazy.

Anastasia Socks

2007-01-01T18:24:00.000-08:00

I knit a pair of Anastasia Socks in Koigu KPPM. I started them in August, but finally finished them last night. There are more details and pictures on my blog.

If you are looking for a pattern that works well with variegated yarn, but still has some interest this is a good one to try. It is available from Pepperknit Patterns.

Lorna's Laces Slipper Socks

2006-12-30T08:05:00.000-08:00

These are warm and so soft. The yarn is Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted--the color is #42, Cool. I used the Bluebell Rib stitch pattern from Sensational Knitted Socks for the ankle.

This is probably my last FO for 2006. Here's to lots more sock knitting in 2007!

Regia Strato Socks

2006-12-28T03:52:00.000-08:00

Here are the socks I made for my boyfriend for Christmas. I lengthened the foot by a half inch this time and they fit perfectly. I always worry I will run out of yarn because his feet are so long, but I never do.

Mini Socks

2006-12-14T23:35:00.000-08:00

I've been practicing my newly acquired sock making skills on some mini socks. This is the first time using DPN's and I must say I'm having a lot of fun.

It's Been Awhile

2006-12-14T19:46:00.000-08:00

It's been quite awhile since I had a new finished pair of socks to show. You'll have to trust me that there is actually another one down on the floor of the truck.

The details: Regia sock yarn 56stitch/56row (plain vanilla) socks done in stockinette on size 2 dpns.

Anastasia Socks

2006-12-01T10:32:00.000-08:00

Yay, my first toe ups and short row heels!

Golden Pear by All Things Heather! Details and more pictures on the blog! :)

Some Knit Picks to Share

2006-11-30T05:52:00.000-08:00

I finally finished my socks that I made with my Knit Picks discontinued yarn. It always amazes me why certain yarns are discontinued. I really liked this one, and its really soft to the touch. Anyway I got a good deal on it and have some nice socks to wear.

My first pair of socks for my DS

2006-11-25T15:02:00.000-08:00

Hi! I am excited to join this knit along; I'm a new sock knitter!
I now understand why so many people, like the Harlot, are hooked.
I love how there are so many different things to do, but with the satisfaction of completing something relatively soon!

Here are my first pair for my 5 year old, from Sensational Knitted Socks.
Please drop by my blog for more knitting.
Happy knitting everyone!

SOCKS!

2006-11-25T04:39:00.000-08:00

These came off the needles Thanksgiving night. They were made with CTH sock yarn, and it is by far the best sock yarn I have used.

The pattern is links of lace that I got from the internet, and even though the variegated yarn makes it hard to see the pattern, I still think they look pretty good. My step-mom will be receiving these for Christmas.

I have a pair!

2006-11-22T18:29:00.000-08:00

I finally finished my second sock. They ended up turning out a little big, but I love them.

Oh Happy Day!!!

2006-11-21T14:56:00.000-08:00

Everybody sing along!!! My Basketcase Socks are finally finished. Oh, happy day! The yarn is Regia Wool. This pattern was a great deal of fun to do even though it took me a little while to get the hang of the Eye of Partridge heel.

I know what I'm wearing tomorrow; Basketcase socks and a black sweater. They are done just in time for the cold weather. Tonight is supposed to be the coldest night yet here and tomorrow is supposed to be blustery and cold. Warm socks are just the ticket!

Here's a Lone Broadripple

2006-11-19T16:44:00.000-08:00

I am a bit sorry to admit this was all I completed in Socktoberfest. One sock. Oh, well.

Socks Most Green!

2006-11-11T18:31:00.000-08:00

Yep. They're green! The yarn is from Sunshine Yarn, colourway is called Avocado... Pattern is Waving Lace from IK Spring 2004, which I've knit before. It's easy and looks pretty! Looks like my holiday gift-giving plans may actually be on track! I have eight pairs done... This new sock in the middle is also Sunshine Yarn, colourway name escapes me almost entirely, but it's something like "Chocolate Covered Cherries"... Can you tell I love this girl's yarn?! The colours are lovely and it knits up so fine, and has nice softness. Both pair are knit on 2.25mm needles...
Off to knit more socks!

First Sock Completed

2006-11-10T00:23:00.000-08:00

I finally finished my first ever sock. The yarn I used for the heel and ribbing came from my Hot Sock Swap partner, Andrea.

Elfine in autumn

2006-11-02T06:49:00.000-08:00

Here is a picture of the Elfine socks that I'm knitting for my DD. They're in KP autumn simple stripes with 2 size 1 circs. This is what I got done with just one skein. So I'll have quite a bit left over when I finally finish the socks. They're obviously done toe up. I was going to use a Widdershins heel, but, after making the gusset increases, I discovered that I couldn't add. I considered doing a smaller heel flap but then reconsidered and decided to do my original heel flap of 18 sts per side and leave the remaining middle 17 sts for the "shape heel" part (which isn't enough, if I were to follow the pattern). (My DD has a high arch just as I do and so needs a long heel flap.) Instead of the "regular" heel, I decided to try a square heel to see what would happen. (Ie, RS: k34, m1, k1, turn; WS: sl1, p16, m1, p1, turn; RS: sl1, k16, m1, k1, turn; WS: sl1, p16, m1, p1, turn, ... until there were 18 + 31 + 18 or 67 sts total -- since 31 sts is what I needed to do the Elfine pattern on the back of the ankle.) Surprisingly, it worked out.
The heel flap, which can't be seen in the picture, is done according to the Widdershins directions except... I knitted across on the RS except, of course, for the first stitch (slipped) and the last (k2tog tbl one from the last heel st and the next gusset st). On the WS, I alternated sl2, (p1, sl1) 14 times, p2tog with sl1, (p1, sl1) 14 times, p1, p2tog to get the diamond "peacock (?) eye" pattern that I've seen a few times and which goes well with the Elfine diamonds.
I was hoping to get them done while still in England (where my DD attends university). My DD is so sweet. She said that it was OK, that Christmas isn't that far away.

Socktoberfest Jaywalkers for Di

2006-10-23T12:06:00.000-07:00

Jaywalkers for Di
Originally uploaded by String Bean.

I finished these Jaywalkers last week and only just got hold of a camera yesterday. My dad brought home the work camera so I could take knitting pictures. What a caring father. Unfortunately, these socks aren't for him. They're a bithday gift for my sister. She'll be 22 on the 26th of October. Happy Birthday Di!

Yarn used: Trekking XXL ...have forgotten the colorway.
Needles: US 1 dpns
Time Taken: I didn't work on these all the time so probabaly a month or so.

Dad's 60th Birthday Socks

2006-10-20T04:32:00.000-07:00

Here are pictures of my Dad's 60th Birthday socks, I have just finished them in time for his birthday on 21st October - tomorrow!! These are the 1st socks I have knitted for someone else and my 3rd pair - sock knitting is really addictive.

I have used Wendy's generic toe up sock pattern, but modified it slightly by making it bigger and I altered the ribbing. These socks were made using Lorna's Laces Black Pearl colourway with 3.25 long circular Addi's using the Magic Loop technique, and although the colours have pooled massively I still think he will love them, given as a gift for his special day. More pictures on my blog.

More Socks!

2006-10-15T10:55:00.000-07:00

Plain knit socks in Artyarns Ultramerino4, knit on 2.75mm needles... I really like the stripes on these! The colour you see in the picture is actually how it looks!
Jaywalkers done! Yarntini, colourway Vintage, knit on 2.25mm needles... I LOVE the colours. Wish I had more of this yarn, as these are a gift and I have only a small amount left! Sorry about the awful colour in this pic... The colour in my previous post about these socks is better...

More Fixation

2006-10-14T09:44:00.000-07:00

After I finished the last pair of Fixation socks, the kidlets wanted some for themselves. Since the first pair done fits Baby Girl, she gets them. Check out my blog for all the specifics.

More Mock Cables!

2006-10-13T13:56:00.000-07:00

I finished another pair of mock cabled footies. These are knit with Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted. What a buttery soft yarn! I will definitely use it again.

Ruby Slippers

2006-10-11T08:40:00.000-07:00

My mom is in town this week and to celebrate her visit I knit her a pretty pair of socks, which I named Ruby Slippers.

Come on over to my blog to get all the fabby details.

Socktober Socks...

2006-10-08T16:07:00.000-07:00

Pair 1, and hoping for at least 1 more!!

Finally finished another pair of ankle socks!! Cascade fixation Effects in pink! They are the best fitting pair of ankle socks to date..guess 3rd time is the charm! Happy Socktoberfest!

Third pair is really the second pair...

2006-10-08T14:28:00.000-07:00

I finally finished my SECOND-EVER pair of socks. (The pair posted earlier is actually my THIRD pair - I started these first so they have the added feature of a lovely gusset hole.)

And better late than never.... Jaywalkers in 'da house. (For those counting with me, this is pair #4)

(Yarn details on the bloggity blog)
Happy Socktober!

Jaywalker, 2nd pair

2006-10-02T13:17:00.000-07:00

Here is my first sock for Socktoberfest... Jaywalker on 2.25mm needles, Yarntini striping in a colourway called Vintage.
I always swore I'd never get striping yarn. "Um...I can make my own stripes..." Well, as you can see, I broke that little agreement I had with myself... I love the yarn, and it was the colours that got me. I thought of making a scarf and swiping the Jaywalker chevron, but decided on socks. I love them!

Happy Fixation!

2006-10-01T06:54:00.000-07:00

These socks are for me!! I finished them up on Friday and have worn them ever since! I used Cascade Fixation in white and lime green and I really love them. Check out the blog for sock details. Now the kids want some, but small feet=fast socks so it works for me!!

UPDATE

2006-09-30T17:21:00.000-07:00

I've finally updated the patterns in the sidebar. I tried to last week, but Blogger wouldn't let me. The new patterns are:
Diamante
Sox on 2 Stix
Cablenet
Red Herring
-All the socks from Magknits-
Eunny's Bayerische Socks
How to Knit an Argyle Sock
Arrrgyle Chart
Arrrgyle Chart 2 (brighter colors)
Anastasia Socks
Zokni Socks

I've also added a bunch of 'Recommended Reads', sock books that every sock knitter should read. If you know any more, let me know and I'll add them. If you know of any other sock patterns let me know about those, too. Sorry about my slackness about Blogger lately. I'm sick with strep throat and am not up to doing much aside from dosing myself up with vitamin C and the like and knitting (of course).

I have been knitting socks! I'm almost done with my sister's 2nd Jaywalker. I cannot wait to be done with these. I do love how the pattern looks, but I'm getting so sick of knitting them. While I walk I always knit socks and the ones I'm working on now are a pair of Fixation ankle socks. I have one done and am on the foot of the 2nd. I think that's about it on the sock front. I have lots of socks planned, but it would take me forever to list them here. You'll just have to wait. Oooh, the suspense!

I have really enjoyed seeing your socks!

p.s. For those of your who are 'on' Knitty, have you seen the Knitty Sock Exchange thread? Who's in on it? Anyone participating in the Sock Wars?

Ocean Socks

2006-09-30T15:05:00.000-07:00

Yay they are done, and not too bad a job if I say so myself!! (modeled by DD as the pictures do come out better...only problem is..well she can wear them too!) Done for the Mystery Sock KAL where you knit a sock without a picture! It was a little difficult at the start as I stated before, and the second one didn't want to go too smoothly in the midpart...

Yarn is the Storm Colorway from Heather in a light sportweight I think. It knit really nice (well when I didn't have to tink quite a bit on the last one LOL!!) Used my Brittany size 3 dpns. They fit well and are pretty comfy. I made them along with my friend CPurl, who helped me immensely! Off to get ready for Socktoberfest!

zokni socks finished

2006-09-29T19:09:00.000-07:00

These Zokni socks are modeled by my DD a couple of weeks ago just before she left for university. I've had issues with both my computer and camera recently and so the delay in posting the photo. These are the first pair of socks I've made for her. But, she has approximately the same size foot as I do, and she kept taking the socks I'd made for myself. I'm hoping they'll keep her feet warm this winter. They're made in KP Essential.

A classic sock

2006-09-27T19:34:00.000-07:00

I knit another pair of cuff down socks in Lorna's Laces. I love, love this yarn. The colorway is Black Watch. These are a gift and I would like to keep them for myself but alas my pals foot is bigger than mine....I do hope she likes them.

For more details come on over to my blog.

World's Slowest Sock Knitter Completes Socks!

2006-09-27T09:25:00.000-07:00

World's slowest sock knitter reporting... I've made another pair of super plain self-striping socks. One is a teensy bit longer than the other, but they haven't been blocked or washed yet, so we'll see. I also knit one sock from the outside of the ball, and one from the inside, so the stripes coordinate, but do not identically match. And guess what!? There's no gappy gusset hole! Amazing.

Pattern: LB Magic Stripes Basic Socks
Yarn: 1 ball LB Magic Stipes in Brown/Blue #205
Needles: Bryspun DPN US 2.5/3mm
Mods: none, other than needle size

Swinging Single....Sock

2006-09-26T21:21:00.000-07:00

This is my first post on this KAL and only my fifth pair of socks. The pattern is from Sensational Knitted Socks and is a ribbed lace with an Eye of Partridge Heel. The yarn is Louet Gems and is very nice to work with. Provided I finish the second sock in time, I plan to give this pair to my fave SIL as a gift. Anyone know a good spell for warding off SSS?

Two more pairs complete!

2006-09-25T19:32:00.000-07:00

With all the hassles that I've been having with Blogger lately, I completely forgot to post here with my two latest FOs. *blush* The first pair is actually a nearly year-long project finally complete. They are a basic ribbed sock done in Kroy. The second pair is Pretty Petals by Jeanie Townsend done in Lana Grossa Maya. Complete details and links to larger photos are on my blog.

One Skein Cabled Footies

2006-09-25T18:57:00.000-07:00

Just finished! Boy, does knitting socks in a worsted weight yarn go fast. I changed the cable pattern on these, also the toe, but otherwise knit them according to the pattern in One Skein. These are a gift, but the next pair will be for me. A fun, quick knit!

A Fortissimo Finish

2006-09-18T19:35:00.000-07:00

My Fortissimo Colori socks are finished. This was the first sock yarn I had ever purchased three years ago. I guess my tastes have "refined" a little bit. This time I found the yarn very harsh and scratchy to work with. Down near the toe of the bottom sock the yarn was very thin and did not knit up well.

On the other hand, I've worn the first pair of socks for three years and they show very little sign of wear. They have "fuzzed" a little bit, but are still in one piece. Hope these will hold up well too.