Woo hoo! The crazy-tall kneesocks are finally done! I am really looking forward to wearing these this fall. They will be so nice and toasty warm.
Project Details:
Pattern: Monkey by Cookie A., available from Knitty
Yarn: 2 skeins Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock in Devon.
Somehow I ended up with two different dyelots - but in the end I don't think it's all that noticeable.
Needle Size: Size 2 Knitpicks 40" circular needle (my first magic loop toe-ups!)
Pattern Modifications: I knit these socks toe-up (with the pattern up-side down - it looks just fine.) I cast on 24 sts to start, using the magic loop method. I did Wendy's short-row heel with ten wraps on each side, and followed MisoCrafty's instructions (and pictures!) on how to pick up the wraps.
I added calf shaping by doing the YOs from the pattern in between two pattern motifs, for two repeats of the pattern. On the second repeat, I moved the YOs back to the center and moved out again, so at the end of the second set of increases, I had a 5th pattern motif on the back of the leg. I then increased 8 more stitches by doing the YOs in that motif in the next pattern repeat, but not the pattern decreases (so there ends up being a column of 4 purl stitches on each side of that motif).
Time to knit: July 2007 - September 2007. They went a lot quicker than I thought, considering how tall they are.
Final impressions: Good stuff. I'm glad I finally took the plunge and tried a toe-up sock. I like how it lets you use every last bit of yarn.
I love knee socks! If I ever get these heels right (I'm SO procrastinating) then I'll make a pair.
They look so cute. :)
I love knee socks! If I ever get these heels right (I'm SO procrastinating) then I'll make a pair.
They look so cute. :)
Hooray! Finished objects mean replace yarn in the stash! (Not that I'm enabling, or anything - coughcough.)
those are going to be wonderfully toasty this winter! Very nice, the colors are lovely : )
Your socks are beautiful! Using all of the yarn seems like a huge plus to me. I'll have to give the toe-up a try.
Those socks are great! I want to do knee socks, but I haven't done a toe-up yet, and I'm not sure I have the stamina for knee socks. Plus, my heaad was swimming after I read your description of adding the calf shaping...
BUt your's look so good, I may have to contemplate trying a pair sometime in the future.
Yummy! They look wonderful! I think between us all at Knit Together Thursday we'll be the best short-row heelers you've ever seen!
Lovely!
Love your work!