Socks Rock

I've been knitting socks this summer all shapes and sizes and colours!  From the proven traditional sock knit from the cuff down and picking up stitches at the heel flap to socks knit toe up with the traditional heel flap Like these from Cat Bordhi called Pussy Willow stockings.

I love the moccasin toe Cast on using Judy's Magic cast on.  I had a bit of trouble adjusting to this cast on but I'm glad that I stuck with it because it really is quite easy and quick once you get the hang of it.  I knit this pair for myself and they are a nice fitting sock.  I particularly  liked knitting the traditional heel flap this way, Cat Bordhi did a great job with this one. With no pick up stitches leaving holes.
I also tried Cat's Sweet Tomato Heel.  Well done in my estimation.  This heel flap with it's "Thanks Ma's" was quite easy also.  although it did take me a few pairs before I finally realized how to do them without the holes.  You must remember to do the "Thanks Ma's" in the correct position and it does require some thought or at least paying attention.  But I would knit this sock again.

I have to add here that I also tried the afterthought heel. Although I like the idea of knitting the whole sock and then ripping out the stitches and picking up the stitches and then knitting the heel, it didn't work for me.  I didn't listen to the instructions properly and used a similar colored waste yarn also my eye glasses needed updating.  So that didn't go well and they got frogged.  I doubt that I will use this pattern again.  But I did get this far.

Next up is the free pattern on ravelry from Socks al la Carte.  I enjoyed knitting this sock with it's pick your own cuff, leg, heel flap, and toe.  I chose the free one which was quite easy but I probably won't knit this sock again.  The leg was quite bulky knit in this pattern but after blocking and drying on sock racks it looked a lot better.   I gifted these to a friend from church and am holding my breath hoping things will go back to this shape after she has to wash them.  But they did turn out relatively nice!

My niece living in Dubai had a little bab ygirl in August so I took a break from sock knitting and knit her this lovely dress and some booties.  The fleece was merino and silk and I spun it worsted so as to bring out the stitch definition. 

  

At present these socks from the knitty website called Proclastic from Marlowe Crawford are on the needles.  Very interesting construction.  Definitely not a pattern to knit while watching TV or in a group because you will need to concentrate at all times.  Also keep track of where you are in the pattern by writing down each round as you do them.  Quite easy though much like knitting a sweater where you are doing several instructions as the same time and in the same round.  Very nice pattern for a freebie!  If you are good at Multitasking you will have no trouble.  If you look closely at the pattern on the leg you will notice the lovely what looks to be cabled pattern, but it isn't cable it is just a 12 row easy lace pattern, I definitely will knit this pattern again.  Kudos on this one!  One thing to note here I'm knitting the smallest size, cast on 66 stitches which is my usual size.   I wear a size 10 shoe and these socks appear quite small so would suggest knitting the larger size.

 

I took some pictures of some of the socks together when I completed the first sock.  I got a lot of sock knitting yarn at KnitTraders this spring at the Tent sale and had a friend purchase and share her stash with me when she found out I was knitting socks for a friend at church!  Can't beat that!

 

Happy Knitting!