Favorite Socks Knitalong

Loom Lift

2008-12-18T21:40:00.000-08:00

I stopped at FIT twice this weekend to get the weaving completed on my final assignment and both times, there were no other weavers that needed to get in. Security won't open the door for you unless there is also another student, so I had to wait until during the week when there is loom time to stop in. I knew that I'd need to be weaving well into the night and through the next day, so I picked up the loom today and brought it home. I'd just fitted the loom with tie in's and wove that sample until it was time to go to bed. It's amazing how s-l-o-w table loom weaving is. It's not even fun because there is no rhythm or fluidity to the weaving. Having to switch out the headles is jarring with such an ancient metal contraption as FIT has the students use. Ugh. I was happy to get to stop.
The heat was blaring and you could have cooked an egg on my abdomen it was so hot in the bedroom. I was completely awake couldn't get back to sleep, so I prepped the loom and popped it into a bag to bring with me to work. I was going to spend the day running reports and doing analysis, so there would be time to fit in some weaving while the report were queueing. I also decided to use regular floor loom shuttles intead of the flat table loom weaving sticks and prepped those with the right thread colors to be ready to weave. Surprisingly, this all took about 2 hours. It's amazing how long prepping to weave takes in comparision to the amount of time spent weaving- when using a floor loom that is. It took the entire extra bits during my work day to finish the project and the final scarf was on the short side, should have been at least another 6 inches. I also should not have chosen such dainty thread. Something with more heft would have been better suited to the assignment. It was difficult to choose when the class is so large. The thread remaining after many others had already chosen wasn't choice.

All in all, it was an interesting class. I didn't learn much more than I already had at the weaving class taken at The Spinnery. I did learn that I absolutely dislike working on a table loom. Too bad that FIT requires so many table loom classes before they allow students to sign up for floor loom classes. I don't understand why that is. It's like people that insist one takes spindling before wheel spinning. Sure it is similar. It's also not the same.
On the bright side, I did get to weave regularly each week.

Now that class is over, I'll have more time to weave on my floor loom at home. Yay!

Merino Lace Socks!

2008-11-07T08:12:00.001-08:00

Hi All - I made these a while ago and wear them all the time. I LOVE this pattern - I will make more of these. I used Trekking Pro Natura (75% Superwash Wool, 25% Bamboo), 1 skein and US size 2 circular needles.

Undulating Rib Socks

2008-11-04T09:50:00.005-08:00

I finished the Undulating Rib Socks about 3 days ago.

Undulating Rib Socks by Ann Budd

Yarn: Noro Kureyon Sock

Needles: size 0 (2.00 mm) Bamboo Crystal Palace DPNs and size 0 (2.00 mm) KnitPicks Harmony Fixed Circulars

Modifications:

One sock worked from the toe-up using the Easy Toe from Sensational Knitted Socks.

One Socks worked using the Short Row toe from Knitty.

Both socks incorporate heel flaps.

Just Finished

2008-10-20T06:28:00.003-07:00

I just finished the Waving Lace socks and I love them. Too bad they are a gift. I made them with Shibui Socks colorway Kiwi. Needle size 1. I did modify toe. I used the star toe from the Embossed Leaves sock pattern.

Waving Lace socks

2008-10-07T10:20:00.001-07:00

This was the first set of socks that really appealed to me from the book.
Needle: US 3 / 3.25 mm
Yarn: Schachenmayr nomotta Regia Silk Color
How much?: 2 skeins = 436.0 yards (398.7m)
Colorway: 0028 Apricot

I made these socks over a year ago for my mother. She never wore them because she said they were just too pretty to wear.

Then I moved to Florida in January. It got chilly one night (as chilly as S. Florida is going to get anyway) and the next thing I know, she's curled up on the couch with the socks on. She wore them everyday during her stay in Florida then took them back to GA. She snuck them back to Georgia and had the nerve to send me a picture of them on her feet.
Hm. . . I guess the ungrateful change their mind when the temperature drops. . .

I love my Mommy.

My abbreviated cable ribbed socks

2008-07-12T08:32:00.001-07:00

ONline Supersocke Cotton, color Beach 83

Sometimes when I do cables, I get crossed eyed. For my Cable Ribbed Socks, I battled to get the cables to line up down the leg - when I got to the foot I skipped the cables. Heresy you say? Please forgive me...

Mom's Waving Lace Socks

2008-05-10T07:38:00.005-07:00

Hi Everyone! My mom is a knitter who doesn't blog, but has looked at this blog through my blog, Spastic Shepherd Knits! She knit this with Earthly Hues' (my natural dye company) Forever In Bluejeans, Baby! colourway. I thought they turned out beautifully, and wanted to share them. There are two, she promises!

New Member Having Trouble Logging In

2008-02-28T12:21:00.001-08:00

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2008-02-28T12:21:00.000-08:00

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Austrian Socks

2008-02-28T11:35:00.006-08:00

Hello knitters, first time for me on a blog. Have enjoyed looking at your projects. Am wondering if anyone has successfully finished the Austrian socks . I have been having problems with the pattern. Not exactly a novice but I have been out of the loop for some years. My daughter loaned me the book to try some patterns. Look forward to some advice.
Doreen in Ontario.

Finally I Have Pictures

2008-02-20T08:56:00.007-08:00

Here are some of my socks I knitted from Favorite Socks. I used handpainted yarns for some.

Mieda Socks in Lime & Violet "Walnut" colorway.

Waving Lace in Wildfoote "Columbine" colorway

A modified version of Retro Rib in Diversified Patterns (a/k/a Jessicaarts on Ebay) handpainted in "Dusk" colorway

Go With The Flow in Diversified Patterns (a/k/a jessicaarts on eBay) handpainted in "Berry"

Cable Rib and Go with the Flow

2008-02-13T04:53:00.001-08:00

Hello, I've been looking at everyone's lovely socks here for a while and have finally got around to sharing the two projects I have completed from the book. My name is Karen by the way and I live in Scotland.

The Cable rib socks were a Christmas present for my Dad and he's really pleased with them (but he's always pleased with the socks I knit for him!).

The Go with the Flow socks are for me. I liked the pattern but I'm not keen on the colour. Details of the yarns used on my blog. I'm not sure which pattern to try next but at some point I plan to use some bright pink yarn I have for either Embossed Leaves or Waving Lace - decisions, decisions. Happy knitting!

Camouflaed Eesti Trail Socks

2008-01-30T14:25:00.004-08:00

I took some time off from knitting socks to make a sweater. My son, who was anxiously waiting for me to make him a pair of wool socks, asked me in the last stages of the sweater "Am I going to get those socks this winter or next winter?" So, knowing he wanted them for Thursday's ski trip, I whipped these up in a week's time.

I followed the Eesti Trail Hiking Socks pattern and obviously omitted the snowflake pattern. Who needs pattern when you have cool camouflaged yarn?

Yarn: Patons Classic Wool - Merino.

The hat? Red Heart Camouflaged yarn made with one of those knitting hoop things by my son - he's pretty talented (I finished it up for him so he could wear it tomorrow).

He'll be the coolest boarder on the slopes -even if no one will really see the socks - at least I'll know his feet will be warm.

Happy Knitting!
Karolee

Half of a Christmas gift

2008-01-27T21:28:00.002-08:00

I made these for my sister for Christmas. I haven't even started the second sock, which I plan to start very soon.

Do you ever have projects where you think, “wow, I never thought I could knit something that beautiful”? This is one of those projects. It’s the Anniversary Socks by Nancy Bush from the Favorite Socks book. After finishing the first sock in about 9 days on size 1 needles, my hands needed a break. I now know why everyone raves about Nancy Bush sock patterns. They are amazing, she pays attention to every detail to make the socks perfect. The toe on this sock fits the rest of the sock so well and I’ve done this heel on other socks but it just fits this one so well.

The waving lace socks with short row heels.

2008-01-24T02:05:00.000-08:00

I’m so glad to have found Favorite Socks knitalong. What a great idea for the KAL!
When I saw "Favorite Socks" from INTERWEAVE at first I said "I must get it!" and I got it! There are so much wonderful patterns! I love socks. They are my favourites to knit. And just finished Waving Lace Socks by Evelyn A. Clark from "Favorite Socks".
The pattern of them is very elegant and easy to memorize. I used cashmere woll yarn in dark red (100g = 360m/ 328yds) and needles 2,5 mm.
The pattern recomends to knit flap heel, that is why I sterted with this way. But soon I changed it into short rows. In my opinion, it’s the fastest, easiest, and best looking way to do. I saw some diferent methods of short rows heels on patterns, but I have my own. When I was a very young girl I couldn't understand how to make a flap heel, so I invented my own way. And I am sure mine is the most simple short row which I ever seen. I think I have to do my short row tutorial to share with you.Pattern: the waving lace socks from "Favorite Socks" with some my modifications
Needles: 2,5 mm DPNS
Yarn: 60g Casmere wool in dark red (100g = 360m/ 328yds)

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Priscilla's Dream Socks, Wolverine-Style

2008-01-23T19:35:00.004-08:00

My son is a huge University of Michigan fan--probably because his Dad and cousin went there, AND my son is a huge sports fan in general and Michigan is fun to watch! He wanted U of Michigan socks and we couldn't find the perfect variegated colorway, so I made him the Priscilla's Dream Socks with maize and blue. I love the way they turned out, and he does too.

I used half a skein of each color of Cherry Tree Hill Supersock Solids--I LOVED knitting with this yarn! Used size 1.5 needles for the leg, size 1 for the foot and size 0 for the heel.

More on my blog and my Ravelry page.

I wish these were for me . . .

2008-01-23T08:50:00.001-08:00

but they aren't. This first sock is actually 1/2 of a belated Christmas present for Oldest Daughter. She has big, long feet. I finished the first Go with the Flow sock in blaze of glory but the second is progressing more slowly. I think I just don't want to give them up. As with all Evelyn A. Clark patterns, it is easily memorizable (after the cuff, that is) and the gusset picks up beautifully. I guess that means a second pair JUST for me.

I wish my up-close photography skills would cooperate today - I was actually aiming for the gorgeous gusset. Well, if wishes were horses, beggars would ride. I'll take what I can get.

Embossed Leaves

2008-01-14T13:18:00.004-08:00

Ever since acquiring the book, Interweaves Favourite Socks, I can't resist the urge to continually keep a pair on the needles! Out of the 25 socks within its pages, I don't think there is a one that I shan't try.

My latest attempt is shown here. Embossed Leaves is a pretty pattern that makes up beautifully. The repeat is easy to memorize and they work up quickly. I'm well on my way to having a pair!

Waving Lace Socks

2008-01-12T14:09:00.001-08:00

Waving Lace Socks
Originally uploaded by SF Knitster

Yay! I just finished Evelyn Clark's Waving Lace Socks for my MIL. They were originally meant as Christmas presents but of course, I never got a chance to complete them on time. These socks were knitted using one skein of Lisa Souza Sock! Merino in Yellow Ribbon on size 2 circular needles using the Magic Loop Method. I know my MIL will be thrilled to finally receive them.

Retro Ribs

2008-01-10T20:54:00.002-08:00

These were started some time ago, and I lost the motivation to finish! However, post-Christmas fever has set in and I finished the second sock in about three days. I didn't continue the ribbing down the foot, it was just too much for me! Yarn is Trekking Pro-Natura and the lucky recipient is my husband the Spunk, who is modelling the socks.

Go With the Flow

2008-01-10T00:07:00.001-08:00

Go with the flow socks in Wollmeise's Tiefsee for my MIL for christmas. Lovely yarn and pattern, that was fun.

Lace Merino Socks

2008-01-09T03:24:00.001-08:00

These socks were meant to be a Christmas gift but didn't get finished for Christmas 2007. I am happy they are now finished for 2008.
Pattern: Lace Merino Socks
Source: Favorite Socks book
Needles: Knitpicks US 1 fixed circulars
Yarn: Lisa Souza Sock! in yellow

More info at www.Artseycrafts.blogspot.com

Shirley

Meida's Socks

2008-01-03T11:45:00.004-08:00

I've found this pattern to be a joy to work with. This is somewhat of an experiment in that I've tried, for the first time, working with bamboo.

The pattern itself is easy to memorize. However, I found the finished project to be a bit small for my size 9 feet. Therefore, I lenghtened the foot with an extra repeat and the toe by decreasing to 5 stitches per needle (20 in total).

The socks are beautiful in thier construction and thier colour. I used Ornaghi filati 100% Bamboo in a beautiful pink (colour #11). The yarn has a beautiful sheen to it that adds to the beauty of the Eastonian Cables. I love the process of cables and now have a new trick to add to my bag.

I have one sock completed and working away on its pair. I'll definitely be making more of these in the future in a variety of yarns.

waving Lace

2007-12-30T07:11:00.002-08:00

Waving Lace socks in Lorna Laces - I think the colour was called black pearl...
Now to get started on another pair of socks, not that it is sock weather here in Oz at the moment :D

Little Jayne's Flower Crafty Corner

2007-12-20T20:05:00.003-08:00

Hi everyone,

My little girl has a blog of her handycraft works , you would like to take a look , it is here.

Home Stretch!

2007-12-20T13:05:00.000-08:00

Otherwise known as eight down, and one to go!

Diagonal Cross Rib Socks using Knitpicks Essentail, in Fawn. I still love this yarn:

These are Waving Lace Socks in Lorna's Laces, Shepherd Sock, Aqua:

This pattern had it in for me, and demanded that I use the yarn it called for to do it. In other words, my brain can't put two and two together to come up with socks:

One more to go from The Favorite Socks Book. I have the damn things almost done, but guess who ran out of !@#$%^$@# yarn, ordered more, found out it was on backorder and only got it shipped from the warehouse to me TODAY.....

I have one done. Grandma's getting it in a box with a paper cutout of the other one. I think she'll let it slide! I've had a good time making all of this stuff for people. I like to make things, and it's even better when the things I give make SMILES. It's all good!

I hope that you have a safe, happy and peaceful Holiday, whatever that holiday happens to be.

Have a Merry Christmas! Love the Knittah, and the Dog!

One Waving Lace sock

2007-12-17T22:32:00.001-08:00

I plowed through the first sock and the second sock is waiting in the wings while I work on a pair of Anniversary socks for a Christmas gift.

The particulars: Waving Lace Socks by Evelyn A. Clark
from Interweave Knits, Spring 2004
yarn: Bonkers Raspberry sock yarn
sock1: started: October 6, 2007, completed: November 7, 2007

blogged here: Leetle Knits

I noticed when I checked this book out from the library that I've already made several pairs from this book:
Go With the Flow socks
Pink Retro Rib socks
Grey Retro Rib socks

Waving Lace Socks

2007-12-13T07:21:00.002-08:00

Here are my first pair of Waving Lace socks. These were knit on size US 0/2.00mm dpns with KnitPicks Bare Merino Wool I hand-dyed in a rose/purple colorway . I wasn't too crazy about the color when I first dyed this yarn (the purple came out a little on the gray side), but it really grew on me as I began to knit. The pattern and yarn seem to be made for one another and I think these socks turned out awesome. They are a Christmas gift for my sister, so I hope she thinks so too!
I made a couple of minor mods to the pattern. First, I cast on 72 stitches instead of 64 and knit the leg of the sock with 9 repeats of the Scalloped Edging and Waving Lace charts; this was done to accomodate the hefty legs that run in our family. When I got to the purl setup row for the heel flap, I decreased the extra 8 stitches out by purling two together evenly spaced across the row. The other mod I made was to work the gusset decreases over the last/first two stitches instead of one stitch in from the edge as the pattern specifies. I did this for purely personal aestetic reasons because it makes the gusset decreases slightly less pronounced IMHO.

The pattern was very well written, easy to follow and the pattern repeats were quickly memorized. I finished the first sock in about 8 days; the second sock took longer because the knitting was interrupted by a severe head cold and a week's worth of Christmas decorating! Here is a closeup with the pattern expanded that also gives a more accurate representation of the colorway. On a final note, this was my first time using the KP Bare Merino Wool and I have to say that I really enjoyed using this yarn. It took the food coloring dye very well and knit up into nice cushiony socks. It will be interesting to see how durable it is as I have 9 more hanks in my stash!

1st Embossed Leaves Socks!

2007-11-28T20:52:00.001-08:00

I love this pattern and this won't be the last pair that I'll knit. The leaves didn't show up as vividly as I would like due to the color I used, I think... This was knitted using Fleece Artist Basic Merino in the Aegean colorway. I used US size 2 needles, casting on 64 stitches. I did not do the cuff as specified. I like the star toe and will incorporate that to other sock patterns. It's so comfortable to wear as well.

Chugging Along....

2007-11-28T11:49:00.001-08:00

Six down, three to go!

The Retro Rib Sock done in Knitpicks Essential in Gulfstream

I get fascinated by minutia--kinda like when Cindy Brady was on the kiddie gameshow and got mesmerized by he red camera light. I could stare at these socks for hours. I'll probably make myself a pair when the Christmas crunch is over.

After the scarf, tea cozy, and christmas balls (those are a big IF) get done. Then a sweater for myself, or two for that matter. Then the shawl that I'm planning for my brother's wedding August. And baby gifts, birthday gifts...

Maybe I'll just hold that thought about the socks. This guy over here is still waiting for his cable knit sweater. He'll have to get in line:

It will be February 1st soon enough. That's when the gifties stop. For awhile. Never getting those socks done.......

retro rib

2007-11-22T19:56:00.001-08:00

absolutely loved this pattern. easy to memorize, which is always a good thing for me since i like to have socks as my portable project.

the yarn is socks that rock lightweight in the backstabber colorway.

i was so happy when my eldest daughter asked me to knit socks for her. she picked out the color and i gave them to her today.

sorry for the bad photo. it has been cloudy and raining here for days and days. this is the best i could do!

Embossed Leaves Socks

2007-11-10T22:43:00.001-08:00

Pattern : Embossed Leaves Socks

Yarn : Colinette Jitterbug - Oyster Blush

Needles : 2.5 mm bamboo dpns

I really enjoyed knitting this pair of socks - the pattern was easy to remember & the yarn is great but I did made a big boo boo - read more about it on my blog.

Aggravation, Thy name is.....

2007-11-06T07:54:00.000-08:00

....Anniversay Lace. My brain hurts:

Done in Fearless Fibers Midnight Passion. Priiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiity...you can see the purple better in this picture:

I don't know whay, but the second sock just didn't want to get done--I had to rip it back at least four times. The first THREE
(I made a pair of these in blue earlier) went without incident. As I said, brain hurt. But I got really good at ripping back yo's.

Shiny Object! Here's a wet dog--raining here today in Queens:

Five down, four to go!

Four down, five to go

2007-11-02T12:43:00.001-07:00

I hate it when Life (tm) gets in the way of my knitting!

Halfway done (I have the fifth pair of socks almost done--working the toe of the 2nd sock now):

In order.......

Embossed Leaves Socks in Lime & Violet, "The Old Magician" colorway

These were a really quick knit, and I'm developing one hell of an appreciation for the yarns that Miss Violet makes!

Numbah two from this past month--

Diagonal Cross-Rib Sock in Knit Picks Essential Solid, "Gulfstream" color

These were kinda quick--what I will say about them that when I made mistakes on this pattern, they were very easy to see and to fix.

Working on another pair of Anniversary Lace socks--for some reason, I've been a bonehead for the second sock, and must have ripped out parts of it at LEAST three or four times--finally working through the second toe--those pictures should be up soon!

Back to work!

Embossed Leaves Done!

2007-10-17T07:25:00.001-07:00

Whoa, I finished my E. Leaves! I was knitting on fumes there at the end - I was, like, tying on different colored skeins of Jitterbug and everything, just steaming to get finished, thought I was running out...and then realized that at the end of the star toe (which I adore, BTW - don't y'all love that toe?) that instead of repeating row13 only I was repeating row13 and the even knit-only row. Whew! Yanked it out and reknit - and had 12" of yarn left. WOW!

I will post pics when I can, but they're on the blockers and all I can do is look at them and sigh in relief. Sure, they're a little large for Mom...but they're hand-knit. They'll adjust. Uh, right?

Embossed Leaves Done!

2007-10-17T07:25:00.000-07:00

my Embossed Autumn Leaves

2007-10-15T12:47:00.000-07:00

Just stopping by to post my completed Embossed Leaves.
Yarn: The Plucky Knitter Handpainted Merino in Pumpkin Latté
Needles: size 4 for cuff and size 3 for body of sock. (I knit tightly.)
Modifications: I just used a twisted rib stitch for the cuff and I never cut the yarn as stated in the heel.

blogged on: http://sheepishone.blogspot.com/2007/09/our-first-rainy-day.html

Retro Ribs are Finished!

2007-10-07T09:40:00.001-07:00

here are my first pair of socks from Favorite Socks (apart from my 1 "Pricilla's Dream Sock" which turned out horribly too big) as well as my first pair of fingering weight socks!

i used Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock in Pewter and size 2.75 mm (2) DPNs. i'm really loving the new KnitPicks nickel-plated DPNs!

2007-10-04T03:05:00.009-07:00

Waving Lace finished...

2007-10-04T03:05:00.008-07:00

.... unlike my thesis. Anyway - here they are: size 8 and a half in Naturally Haven, 4 ply 100% New Zealand Merino. Theres more photos on my blog.

One Finished

2007-09-28T20:30:00.002-07:00

I finished the first in a pair of Waving Lace Socks. What an easy pattern! I love the way it looks and feels and can't wait to have its mate finished so I can wear them.

Yarn used: Fortissima Socka

~Karolee

Embossed Leaves are Awesome

2007-09-28T16:47:00.001-07:00

Finally...I've finished my Embossed Leaves socks. Thanks to everyone who has posted their beautiful socks I was inspired, because I was going thru second sock syndrome. And now that I can wear them, I really like how different each sock turned out. I used Panda Cotton #9806 - Fern on size 2 needles. Now maybe I'll finish my other "second socks" for the other single socks I started a while ago. Anyway, Happy Knitting.

2007-09-28T16:26:00.004-07:00

Waving Lace WIP

2007-09-28T16:26:00.003-07:00

I couldn't resist snapping an in-progress pic of my waving lace socks. They arent necessarily something I would have made under my own steam, but a friend chose them as payment for editing my thesis. I never thought I'd enjoy the elegant simplicity of the pattern as much as I am! For more sock action, check my blog the joy of socks.

Waving Lace Sock Done - Love the Pattern!

2007-09-27T09:53:00.003-07:00

I'm so pleased with how this pattern knits up - produces a beautiful sock and easy to memorize too! I just love it!

Needles: Size 1 DPNs
Yarn: Zen Yarn Garden Merino/Nylon Blend
Colourway: Starry Night "Oopsy"

I heart My New Waving Lace Socks

2007-09-26T17:06:00.006-07:00

After thinking about them and talking about them to anyone who would listen for the entire summer, then finally getting them started in August and now finishing them in September, this was one very celebrated project for me and my feet that maybe should end in great rejoicing:) Seriously though, this was a great pattern, well written, and very easy to follow. I used the exact yarn and needle size called for in the pattern and they fit great.
Yarn-Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Yarn
Color-901 Baltic Sea
Needle Size-Size One

Marie (The Fiber Station) - 1 sock done

2007-09-26T09:06:00.001-07:00

This is the embossed leaf sock knitted in Louet Gems fingering weight in french blue. I am a very loose knitter so this worked well. So soft and comfey. It's mate is nearly done.

Et Voilà!

2007-09-25T15:21:00.003-07:00

Waving lace socks...
More photos and details are on my blog and on Ravelry (I'm KnitSix).

I cast off and finished the second sock last week, after several gift-related delays. I love them, which is good, because they're for me :-)

Diagonal Cross Rib Socks

2007-09-24T18:09:00.001-07:00

I finished these Diagonal Cross Rib socks for my younger sister and I am so pleased with the result! She wanted fun, stripey yarn (she's 9 years old) so that's what I did! You can't really see the pattern very well in this picture, but it's very pretty and it was so easy to do! I would definitely do this pattern again! You can read more specifics about this sock journey at my blog here and here.

Meida's Socks

2007-09-24T11:52:00.003-07:00

Here are my Meida's socks. I spun the superwash and dyed it a pretty denim color. I enjoyed the socks but did have some issues with the heel being too wide and so needed to change to the old style rib (s1, k1 across) to make it pull in for a tighter fit. It was worth the re-do as always. I did knit these on a number 2 needle after reading about them being a bit tight for so many of you-thanks for the heads up. The gauge ended up with 6 1/2 sts per inch. These are so springy and soft to wear-I like the way the cuff ripples. I would definitely make these again. So what shall I make next..............

Diagonal Cross-Rib Socks

2007-09-23T12:24:00.001-07:00

Hello!!

Has anyone seen a pair of the diagonal cross rib socks in a darker color?? I found some LUCIOUS Cadenza deep hunter green yarn and would like to make this pair of socks with it. I'm just uncertain because it's so dark.

Is it safe to say I anxiously await my ravelry invite?? hahaha

Laura

Uptown Boot Socks: These were made for WALKIN

2007-09-21T20:31:00.003-07:00

I finished these a while ago, but am not just getting around to posting them. These make pair number 2 and a half for me. These were made for my sockapalooza pal over in Oregon. I am very proud of how these turned out. I knit these with Lorna's Lace in the Red Rover color way. I enjoyed this pattern, but wish I had chosen a different heel flap stitch.

oops

2007-09-20T10:46:00.004-07:00

New member!

2007-09-20T10:46:00.003-07:00

hey, better late than never, right? after making one of pricilla's dream socks and having it turn out way way way too big (unwearable, in fact), i have now moved on to the retro rib socks. i will post a picture of the huge dream sock at some point...as soon as I can bear to look at it again. i made it with panda wool per her instructions and had no gauge problems, so i have no idea what happened. i'm leaning toward blaming my husband's foot, since the pattern is 100% based on the foot circumference measurement. maybe his foot is a larger circumference than what would normally correspond to the rest of his foot measurements?? i don't know, but even thinking of this sock failure still smarts a bit.

now, i am 75% finished with one retro rib sock using size 2.75 mm needles and Lorna's Laces. i'll post a pic when i am through. i should have used a slightly smaller needle size but i think it'll be OK b/c this ribbing contracts & stretches quite a bit. we shall see...

Second pair of socks ever

2007-09-20T09:08:00.002-07:00

Hello! I'm new to the KAL; I'd only knit some rather strangely shaped Christmas stockings and a pair of much-too-short-freestyle socks. I'm halfway through the Embossed Leaves and I adore them (as I do this excellent book).

They're for my mom, but here they are, modeled on my own slightly-larger foot.

Finished these awhile ago....

2007-09-20T05:58:00.005-07:00

But forgot to post them :)

Embossed leaves... done with the colorway amber from the socks that rock lightweight collection on size 2 needles.

A full entry of all of the details as to who they were for, etc.. can be found at my blog

embossed leaves: the hype is real!

2007-09-17T15:34:00.001-07:00

Dream in Color Smooshy, Chinatown Apple. Delicious yarn and colorway. Now I know why all of you love this pattern so much.

Waving Lace

2007-09-13T00:46:00.003-07:00

Finished!

Panda Wool. Lovely pattern - these went very quickly!

Cable Rib Socks

2007-09-12T22:09:00.002-07:00

Hi everyone! Here's a pair of Cable Rib Socks done:

More info and pics can be found here. Thanks! Tiennie

Retro Rib Socks Fini

2007-09-12T10:30:00.001-07:00

Retro Rib Socks
Originally uploaded by SF Knitster

I finally finished the Retro Rib Socks for my DH over the weekend. I knitted these using two skeins of the Knit Picks Essential Solids in Navy. I had a brief moment of second sock syndrome with the second pair for awhile but I'm glad I'm done with these.

Embossed Leaves... in Green

2007-09-03T02:58:00.004-07:00

The yarn is Posh Yarn's Emily in Thuja. It is a bit thicker than my usual sock yarns and I knit it with 3mm needles. Therefore the socks are a bit on the loose side, but since these are supposed to be house socks anyway they are absolutely perfect.

I made the leg one repeat shorter than in the pattern to accommodate the yardage.

Loved knitting it and may make another some time in the future.

Waving Lace in Bamboo Hedge

2007-09-01T11:51:00.002-07:00

I started this pattern and finished the first sock pretty quickly but made and remade the second one several times. I tried to knit this in the company of much conversation and ended up ripping it all the way back--just saw too many oops! in the waving lace to be happy with it. I needed to save my knitting for alone time-made most of the second sock while alone in one evening with an old movie playing. It was worth it! As these are for me, I kept on knitting picturing them against our bamboo hedge all completed and it is all I hoped for! I followed the instructions as given-no changes this time. The yarn is called Step by Austermann in greens. It is a superwash that is made with aloe vera and jojoba oil in the yarn so it will be a mini spa each time I wear them!

Cables a go-go

2007-08-31T09:48:00.003-07:00

or, Three Down, Five to Go:

the Cable Rib Sock:

here's a detail:

Done in Knitpicks Essential, Fawn Color. This yarn is really neat--good man-sock yarn! Now that I've had my color-reset button pushed, time to dig out the varigated stuff again!

Five to go....

--annie

http://dogandknittah.blogspot.com/

Greetings from a new member

2007-08-31T05:42:00.001-07:00

Good Afternoon fellow knitters!
I can't get enough of this book and have thoroughly enjoyed reading your posts. I think a majority of peoples Christmas presents are coming from this book.
I'm 25 and live outside of dc and have been knitting on and off for years and seriously for a year and a half. Here is my blog I'm currently working with the Waving Lace Socks. Slight issue: my k2tog are slanting left and my ssks are slanting right. thishttp://www.knittinghelp.com/knitting/basic_techniques/decrease.php says the exact opposite. I'm confused. :-(

Laura

Modified Undulating Ribs

2007-08-30T17:38:00.010-07:00

When I saw how the Yarn Harlot did the undulating rib pattern for just a few repeats then switched to plain ribbing, I decided to do the same. I like the results, as well as the fit. And I have fallen in love with the yarn, which is Valley Yarns Franklin. I'm not sure of the colorway--I think it was one-of-a-kind.

Waving Lace Socks

2007-08-30T02:48:00.001-07:00

At long last, the socks are off the needles after 5 long months. This is the 1st time that I took so long to knit a pair of socks but I was having problems from the beginning (you can read more about them on my blog).

Anyway, I am glad that's all in the past & the socks are done - they look alright & fitted perfectly but not as soft as the other socks that I have made. Here they are ......

Meida Socks

2007-08-27T05:23:00.000-07:00

I finished these a little over a week ago. I loved this pattern! It was super easy to memorize and went fast. I used Crystal Palace Panda Cotton for these and I loved the yarn.....it's SO soft and silky, but it doesn't stretch very much, so these didn't end up fitting me. My mom loves her new socks though! You can see the rest of the details over on my blog.

Flame Wave Socks

2007-08-27T01:30:00.005-07:00

These socks were done in fuschia Cascade Fixation. They took very little time and they are perfect for the summer weather.

Waving Wheat!

2007-08-22T10:57:00.003-07:00

Hi All - Here's my latest version of Embossed Leaves, which I have renamed Waving Wheat! Knitted in Dale of Norway Baby Ull, on 2 circular needles. No variation (though I did decrease 2 too many at the gusset, but all was fine).

Anniversary Socks

2007-08-21T16:04:00.001-07:00

I loved the lace pattern so I made it both front and back of the leg. Did have to adjust the cast on to only 56 sts as the yarn was not as fine as the yarn used for the instructions. I made the cuff a simple k1p1. It sure doesn't look as classy as the one pictured in the book-but that is half the fun of trying new yarns for the same pattern! This is the second time I purchased the same colorway of superwash wool roving which is hand-dyed from Jenya Loves Fiber, an EBay store. It spun up beautifully and I was able to spin it even finer this time-practice does improve skills! (The sock holders are a recent post from Craftzine-see my blog for more info!)

Waving Lace Socks

2007-08-21T13:17:00.000-07:00

After the book finally arrived, I started knitting right away.

The yarn is Sundara's Handpainted Sock Yarn and it has been waiting for the right pattern for quite a while.

The socks fit great and I have already started on the Embossed Leaves Socks and the Austrian Socks.

So... there are more posts to follow.

Happy Knitting to all of you,

Bettina

Mock Wave Cable Socks

2007-08-20T23:14:00.004-07:00

This is the 1st pair of socks that I have knitted from the book. Love the pattern - it was an easy pattern to knit & it looks so nice. I knitted the socks toe-up (as it's my favorite way of knitting socks) and the heel & slip stitch gusset really finished up the socks so well. Thanks to Wendy for the instructions!

The yarn is Socks That Rock Sock Club Silkie, Walking On The Wild Tide which I managed to buy from a friend who is a member of the club. The yarn is gorgeous, so soft & nice to knit with but it's quite splitty & thank goodness that I am using the sharp pointed Pony Pearls dpns.

This pair of socks is knitted for my best friend's birthday next week. As she has the same size feet, I was able to try them on & they fitted perfectly - love the waves of the rib!

Ann
www.1morerow.blogspot.com

just another pair of green embossed leaves...

2007-08-20T21:26:00.004-07:00

Here are my second pair of Embossed Leaves socks, and alas they are also a birthday gift for a friend. I swear the next pair of these I knit will be for ME! Love the pattern, love the yarn, love the socks. Perfect!

For more details, visit the blog or ravelry

Embossed Leaves Socks!

2007-08-19T22:10:00.001-07:00

My embossed leaves socks are going to their owner in the morning, and since she is probably in bed already I feel safe posting these. They've been done for a while, but I've kept them under wraps because I didn't want prying eyes to find them.

I'm really proud of these, and I don't want them to leave me. But at least I know they'll be loved. Yarn courtesy of WhimzyPinzy in electric girly girl.

Priscilla's Dream Socks

2007-08-17T18:25:00.000-07:00

finally, here they are.
I used the yarn called for in the pattern and
a smaller size needle.
i'm going to try and make them again using another yarn.
check out my blog for
more on the socks.
happy knitting!

A Pair on the Road

2007-08-16T04:16:00.002-07:00

Finished the Embossed Leaves while on the way to NY by car (1200 miles)....a dear friend lost the fight with cancer and we needed to be there for the farewell. The socks now reside with my sister which is fitting because the socks remind me of the granite boulders of the Adirondacks so they have been named the Granite Socks! Reducing the stitches to 64 stitches on 2.75 needles with Sockatta yarn and they fit fine. Nice lessons learned along the way........

Eesti Trail Hiking Socks

2007-08-15T15:23:00.001-07:00

I finally have the first sock in the pair finished! I did not use reinforcing thread and will probably regret it, but I didn't have the patience to wait for either a trip to a yarn store or an internet order to arrive.

My husband plans to wear these while hunting this fall. Now the pressure is on... How will these compare to socks purchased at Cabela's?

Happy Knitting!

Karolee

Car Sock 1 Done

2007-08-14T20:11:00.000-07:00

Car Sock to match ‘56 Chevy…this picture is "chrome" added to side. The pattern is Resoleable socks. It’s a good one for doing different colors on the bottom and top of a sock. Cascade Fixation yarn - size 3 needles. I like the stretchy cotton. “Chrome” is metallic DMC E415. I’m crocheting it with the sock stretched coz the DMC doesn’t stretch. This was a fun project, but I’m anxious to get started on something else. More info and pictures at my blog.

Another Pair of Embossed Leaves!

2007-08-13T15:20:00.002-07:00

Now I see why everyone is knitting these. They are very fun to knit and come out beautifully. These are a gift for someone with smaller feet than me, so I can't photograph them on a model. The yarn is Koigu.

More details on my blog:

Furry Terrier

Two pairs down, six to go......

2007-08-13T11:41:00.001-07:00

Whew!

The Uptown Boot Sock--this is actually the second pair of these that I've made--for memememe--I like this sock very much!

The yarn is Lime & Violet in Leandre the Escapologist--if you really look at the yarn, it's doing some neat, painterly stuff, or at least that's what I see--can what you see in sock yarn be evaluated like a Rorsharch test?

I don't think I'll ever get tired of varigated yarn--that being said, the Cable Rib Sock is next on my list:

in Knitpicks Essential Solid, Fawn color. It's a man sock, and the man who's getting it is not the varigated colorway sort. Besides, my brain needs a color reset.

And I can honestly say, I am enjoying this knit-a-long IMMENSELY!!

Back to the sock...

Waving Lace Socks

2007-08-12T14:10:00.003-07:00

I began these socks before there was an official knit-along and had them ready for my friend Norma's birthday in July. The socks are knit in Knit Picks "Dancing" yarn -- a blend of cotton and merino, similar to "Sockotta" ... Norma was a bit disappointed that I photoed on the sock blocker, rather than her foot (she wanted to pose!) -- oh, well, next pair!

I am also knitting another pair with the same yarn, except the waving lace border is done in pure white Sockotta...will post when they're finished

Waving Lace done!

2007-08-12T13:51:00.000-07:00

Hi!

I finally finished my first pair of Waving Lace socks. I loved the pattern and I loved this yarn, which is a locally dyed sock yarn called French 75.

This is a great book that I turn to again and again.

Undulating Rib Socks

2007-08-11T11:05:00.001-07:00

Yarn: Woollyboully in the Red Robin colorway
Needles: Size 2 & 3 (I probably should have used 2s and 1s)

Fun pattern and I loved the yarn colors.

Right now I'm working another pair from Favorite Socks (the ones with the single cable down the side) and a pair of garter stitch rib socks for my husband in a worsted weight yarn (KP Swish). The worsted weight one are going fast - love that!

Waving Lace & Anniversary Socks

2007-08-07T11:22:00.006-07:00

Anniversary Socks

Lang Yawoll superwash in purple

Knitpicks circulars Size 2.5mm

i only knit five pattern repeats for the leg part and only needed four for the foot. very nice knit, easy to memorize pattern.

Waving Lace

Lornas Laces Shepard Sock in old rose

KnitPicks Circulars Size 2.0mm

At first i had a little trouble to remember the pattern to get the decreases right.... but after that they were a beautiful knit. i love them!!!

Re-Do is Worth It!

2007-08-06T15:17:00.001-07:00

Finished the ripped out sock! The reduction of only 4 sts made the difference-I removed one stitch from the three purl stitches in each repeat. This fits perfectly now which shows off the lace pattern the way it should. I am making quick work on the second sock-the pattern sure works faster now that I have memorized it! Hope to have the finished pair soon! (Embossed Leaves)

Finally Finished!!

2007-08-05T19:47:00.002-07:00

I have finished my first pair of socks from the book! Yay! I love the way they turned out and they fit my feet perfectly. Can't wait to start the next pair

Meida's Socks in other colors

2007-08-04T16:20:00.010-07:00

Meida Socks in Cotton Fine
"Sand Dune" and "Forest Green" and Wildfoote Luxury Sock Yarn
in Mistletoe

Ute socks

2007-08-04T08:46:00.002-07:00

I've just finished a pair of Ute socks:

I knit these in the suggested yarn, Brown Sheep Nature Spun Sport. Unfortunately, one of the original colors (grape) has been discontinued, so I substituted what looked like a close enough match (plumberry). The new color is a little too dark, I think; nevertheless, I am quite pleased with the finished sock. It's a great pattern, and the most difficult part was trying them on for fit or for photos: it's been very hot and humid here in Philadelphia, so it's not exactly double-thickness sock weather!

Meida's Socks

2007-08-03T21:00:00.005-07:00

I knit three pairs of these socks in Brown Sheep Cotton Fine in Aloe (shown), Desert Sand and Forest Green for my daughters and another pair in Wildfoote Luxury Sock Yarn (Mistletoe) for myself. The Cotton Fine not only gave wonderful stitch definition, but was a delightful yarn to knit. For one pair I added an extra purl stitch at each end of the pattern repeat (8 stitches total) as this pattern tends to be a bit snug.

marelle/Marilyn

Finished Meida's Socks!

2007-08-03T17:47:00.002-07:00

Another great pattern from Interweave! The pattern was interesting yet memorable and the yarn, Dream in Color Smooshy, was literally a dream to knit with! I love the subtle color variations and overall smooshiness of the yarn.

Meida's Socks

Designed by Nancy Bush
IK Spring 1997 & Favorite Socks
Dream in Color Smooshy in Petal Shower
Magic Loop w/Size 1 (2.5 mm) Knit Picks Circs

Sharing photos ...

2007-08-03T13:17:00.005-07:00

So far my attempts to share photos have not been successful, but I continue to try! This picture was taken while I was knitting the gusset decreases on the Anniversary Sock in Knit Picks Gloss (Burgundy). The sock is done now and waiting for its mate.

marelle/Marilyn

Getting My Socky Act Together

2007-08-03T08:45:00.005-07:00

Hello All!!

Th best laid plans of Mice and Men....you know the rest!
I join a knit-a-long, and then can't get the dopey socks started!! A case of yarn and pattern not getting along--but I finally found the right combination for...

Antique Lace Socks, in MYC Handpainted

I have 8 pairs of socks to make for Christmas Gifts--one down--seven to go!!

--annie

All Part of the Creativity

2007-08-03T05:44:00.010-07:00

Sometimes you need to rip out. It is just a fact of knitting. How do we feel about this? It is annoying and a bit daunting to start, but it is necessary and it is good to get a clean slate..........why knit and ignore a problem (in this case-way too baggy to be attractive or comfortable!) when the solution is to re-do. This was the first sock of the Embossed Leaves sock, it is made with Sockatta yarn which is not very elastic because it is cotton and so it just made the bagginess more pronounced. I haven't any smaller needles so will cast on again with less stitches-I am reducing the P3 between patterns and using only P2 around-just a reduction of 4 stitches overall which equals about 5/8". We shall do try-ons many times on the next sock! (I have removed my rose colored glasses so I will not be dissuaded from a rip out before the end is reached this time!)

Car Socks

2007-08-02T17:36:00.002-07:00

This is the Car Sock that match my husbands 56 Chev.

So far I have the cuff done. This Cascade Fixation takes time to get used to.

I figured out you have to stretch it to go around the needle, then let go of it before you slide the stitch off the needle...Spprroiinngggg.....

Check out my blog

STILL WORKING HERE

2007-07-30T08:38:00.000-07:00

It's been a long and hard road but I'm still knitting "Priscilla's Dream Socks".

I hope to complete them one of these days.
if you'd like to read more about it check out my blog.

Jewels for the Feet

2007-07-30T06:11:00.001-07:00

It is so satisfying to see a pair of completed socks! I was especially pleased to see the close arrangement of the colors on each sock. I was meticulous with the arrangement of my fiber so I would spin 2 'as close as possible' matching skeins of yarn. Attention to details sometimes pays off.

Already have a store bought skein to start the next pair!

What fun to try and photograph your own feet......

Lace-Cuff Anklets for my girls

2007-07-29T21:28:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! I've finished 2 pairs of Lace-Cuff Anklets by Ann Budd for my little girls:
These were so fun and easy to knit and were my 6th and 7th pair of socks from this book. If you'd like to see more pictures or get more info, you can find it on my blog. Thanks! Tiennie

Finally something to report!

2007-07-28T14:09:00.005-07:00

Finished these up today and LOVE EM!!

Embossed Leaves Socks, of course.

yarn: Socks That Rock lightweight in Lemongrass

needles: 29" Inox greys 3.25mm to cast on, 2.75 for the rest until the toe which I did in 2.5mm

mods: I wanted something that reflected the twisted rib and I had just finished Pomatomus so I replaced the heel with that one. I really love it. Also, and not on purpose, I left out 1/2 of a repeat before the heel, but I'm ok with that.

LOVE THEM!!! It is really a quick knitand so satisfying! If you are one of the last people on Earth not to knit this (I thought I was), I really recommend it! You get to the point that you don't even look at the chart anymore because it just makes sense!

Bonitapita

Still Waiting....

2007-07-27T21:51:00.000-07:00

Hi, I'm from Australia and it is really really frustrating. I ordered my FSock book on the 6th July and it still hasn't arrived, I'm so dying to start one of these socks. The local postman said that a lot of people are waiting for books from USA, they are really held up at the moment. So hopefully next week.....

Fran

New to blogging ...

2007-07-27T21:19:00.000-07:00

Hi! blogging is another "first" for me ... but then, so was sock knitting a few years ago. To tell the truth: the Favorite Socks book arrived 3 months ago and I have been too busy knitting socks to try blogging until now! First I knit three pair of Meida's Socks in Brown Sheep Cotton Fine for three of my daughters and then knit another pair, with a longer leg, in Wildfoote Luxury Sock Yarn for myself. The stitch definition was outstanding with the Cotton Fine, which knit up beautifully. The socks fit snugly at the ankle, so gauge does matter. Next I knit the Merino Lace socks in shades of blue Sockotta for summer wear. During our family vacation I worked on the Waving Lace Socks in gold, red, orange, green and tan Sockotta. A modification of the pattern gave the appearance that a straightened version of the leg pattern continued down the heel. I am now knitting the Anniversary Socks in Knit Picks Gloss (70% Merino Wool/30% Silk) on Inox #0 dpns and 75 sts. (gauge: 10 sts/10 rows = 1") in Burgundy. It is said that actions speak louder than words: so the fact that I have been busy knitting socks from this book for 3 months and not talking about it says it all.

Favorite Socks Knitalong

Loom Lift

Merino Lace Socks!

Undulating Rib Socks

Just Finished

Waving Lace socks

My abbreviated cable ribbed socks

Mom's Waving Lace Socks

New Member Having Trouble Logging In

New Member Having Trouble Logging In

Austrian Socks

Finally I Have Pictures

Cable Rib and Go with the Flow

Camouflaed Eesti Trail Socks

Half of a Christmas gift

The waving lace socks with short row heels.

Priscilla's Dream Socks, Wolverine-Style

I wish these were for me . . .

Embossed Leaves

Waving Lace Socks

Retro Ribs

Go With the Flow

Lace Merino Socks

Meida's Socks

waving Lace

Little Jayne's Flower Crafty Corner

Home Stretch!

One Waving Lace sock

Waving Lace Socks

1st Embossed Leaves Socks!

Chugging Along....

retro rib

Embossed Leaves Socks

Aggravation, Thy name is.....

Four down, five to go

Embossed Leaves Done!

Embossed Leaves Done!

my Embossed Autumn Leaves

Retro Ribs are Finished!

Waving Lace finished...

One Finished

Embossed Leaves are Awesome

Waving Lace WIP

Waving Lace Sock Done - Love the Pattern!

I *heart* My New Waving Lace Socks

Marie (The Fiber Station) - 1 sock done

Et Voilà!

Diagonal Cross Rib Socks

Meida's Socks

Diagonal Cross-Rib Socks

Uptown Boot Socks: These were made for WALKIN

oops

New member!

Second pair of socks ever

Finished these awhile ago....

embossed leaves: the hype is real!

Waving Lace

Cable Rib Socks

Retro Rib Socks Fini

Embossed Leaves... in Green

Waving Lace in Bamboo Hedge

Cables a go-go

Greetings from a new member

Modified Undulating Ribs

Waving Lace Socks

Meida Socks

Flame Wave Socks

Waving Wheat!

Anniversary Socks

Waving Lace Socks

Mock Wave Cable Socks

just another pair of green embossed leaves...

Embossed Leaves Socks!

Priscilla's Dream Socks

A Pair on the Road

Eesti Trail Hiking Socks

Car Sock 1 Done

Another Pair of Embossed Leaves!

Two pairs down, six to go......

Waving Lace Socks

I heart My New Waving Lace Socks