my first knitted sock!
I was inspired by Kitten’s awesome knee-high socks to finally try knitting a sock. I crocheted a pair a long time ago that turned out okay – neat, but a little strange. I really wanted to knit them for a little more drape. I have oodles of sock yarns and Charlene Schurch’s Sensational Knitted Socks, but was a little daunted to casually start a pair.
Turns out that worsted weight knitted socks are super fast. I was working on another pair of longies, using #6 dpns and as I quickly knitted up a leg, I realized it was almost sock-size. I had some merino superwash sock yarn in worsted weight, gifted to me two Christmases (sp?) ago by the spouse, so I gave it a whirl – fun!
I chose the 5-stitch toes-up pattern, since I was scared of running out of yarn. 100yds seems like soooo little. :-) The 5-stitch patterns in the book were a little bland, but the yarn-over cable pattern looked pretty.
I cast on late Tuesday night and finished up late last night, which was awesome and I used the EZ stretchy bind off, which worked great. I’m so happy with the results, and can’t wait to start the second one. I wound the skein last night and it’s ready to go today.
October 17th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Do you know, I’ve yet to attempt a toe-up sock even though I really want to? I think my next ‘vanilla’ stockinette sock will be toe-up. You’ve inspired me! I’m definitely going to try that bind-off as well.
October 17th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
Very cool! BTW, EZ doesn’t recommend that bind-off for ribbing. It gave the top of my sock a sort of rippling, wavy look which I like, but only because I think it goes well with the cables. Just food for thought..