Happy Sock number one is done!!
As weird as it looked off the needles, it sure fits like a dream! And has anyone else done that special brand of yoga that is photographing your own foot? I almost fell out of my chair, lol!
Now I just need to start sock #2. If Jellybean will take a good nap today then that just might happen!
Happy knitting!
The heel is in place and I’m working up the leg. I do find this odd to look at with the stockinette foot looking so large and the ribbed leg so skinny. But it should hug my foot like a dream!
My only question is how far to work up the leg. I had intended to use up all my yarn. But I have knit a quite a bit and still have a healthy ball left. How long is too long? I have very manly athletic calves and don’t want the socks too tight even with the ribbing.
Looking at this I got all excited about being almost done when I realized I STILL HAVE TO KNIT SOCK #2! And I really want to be done so I can start my rainbow socks!
Must. Keep. Knitting!
My Happy Feet socks are well on their way!
I’m doing a modified vanilla sock with afterthought heel. (These are a little farther on than the photo above.) I really want to maximize the yardage out of this yarn. I weighed ball #2 and knit the afterthought heel on sock #1. Then reweighed ball #2 after the heel was done to find it took 4 grams of yarn. Now I’m free to knit the leg of sock #1 until I have 4-5 grams of yarn left for heel #2. I feel pretty smart and really hopes this doesn’t bite me later…
I’m trusting on good fortune from the yarn gods!
Happy Knitting!!
By golly man sized socks take forever! I started these babies way back here. And I’ve made some progress.
The first sock looks like this:
That six inches of K3,P1 rib-y goodness. All across 80 freaking awesome stitches. The second sock only got this far:
Most of the toe increases done (I think). This project lives in my breast pump bag and I knit a few stitches as I listen to music and make lunch for Jellybean. I’m not going to break a speed record but a few stitches here and there will eventually a pair of socks make!
Ps. I hate the my spell check keeps trying to correct sock to sick, grr!
Happy Knitting!
I have a good start on one toe of my husband socks! Next up is to cast on the other toe so I don’t forget what I did, lol. (I like to work my socks “two at a time” even though are on separate needles. Keep my pairs and gauge matching better.)
I’m using Knit Picks Stroll in merlot heather. It’s different than the Felici self-striping I had been using. But in a good way. It’s very pleasing to the touch but yet very strong and no splitting so far. The one downside is the dark color, boy is this hard to knit at night when you are tired! Those tiny stitches escape my eyes.
Happy Knitting!
I was beyond excited to win in the #sockswithsarah giveaway. Her blog has fast become one of my favorites. From all the yummy fiber and yarn to her gorgeous chocolate lab (I’m a sucker for labs!)
Here is a little yarn p0rn of the delicious skein I won!
It’s Plucky Feet by the Plucky Knitter in the medieval color. I literally smooshed this yarn on my face the minute I unwrapped it. I might have to pet this one awhile before I knit with it!
Happy Knitting!
After casting off both my Rye and Very Berry socks last week I couldn’t leave my needles idle for long! I pulled from my deep sock stash……
This is Plymouth Yarn Happy Feet in red/burgundy/purples. It’s a superwash merino and nylon blend. I plan on using a basic vanilla sock over 70 stitches this time. I’m not sure what kind of afterthought heel I’m going to use, possibly Fish Lips Kiss Heel?
So far this yarn appears to be heavier than my other fingering. It’s making a denser fabric. I don’t hate it as I know it will be warm. I think I’ll keep going and see how it goes!
Tah Dah!
One of my 2014 carryover projects is done!
Pattern: Rye by Tim Can Knits
Needles: 5 US Dpns
Yarn: Knit Picks Swish Worsted in Squirrel heather
Mods: I took our the garter sections and worked in stockinette all the way around.
I’ve blogged about these here and here. It hasn’t taken me long to finish these at worsted weight yarn. I couldn’t figure out why these stalled. And then I remembered….they don’t fit my foot well. I miss-measured and the foot isn’t quite long enough. Oh well, into the gift pile they go! I have a feeling they will end up on my sister’s size 7 feet.
Happy Knitting!
I have a new snuggly pair of socks!
Very Berry Vanilla Socks
Pattern: DVD – Simple Toe Up Socks by Denise Bell
Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in Mixed Berries
Needles: 1 US
Mods: None, worked pattern over 68 stitches
I fell in love with these colors and these socks became hard to put down. I can’t believe I started these at Christmas! The afterthought heel was much easier on the second sock. I’m not sure if I like the fit on my foot. But I need to give these a good trial before I decide.
Now on to my next pair!
Happy Knitting!
I was a bad girl….I hit up the Cloudlover Yarn sale before the #sockswithsarah coupon expired. I picked up several color schemes I would not normally pick for sock yarn. (Even one skein that blended into my blanket, sorry!)
I cannot wait until I can get to knitting these!
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