FO: India Socks
Another pair from the pile of socks-in-progress is done. And this one meets two goals. I took notes on sock one so I could reproduce it on sock two. And, I've finished another 2005 MDSW yarn purchase.
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| matching stripes courtesy of my handy dandy notebook | increases and the tubular bind off |
Details
Yarn Regia Jubilee -- India Colorway
Needles 2 Addi Turbo 2.25mm (US #1)
Pattern Basic 60 stitch toe-up with a figure 8 toe and a short row heel. I did calf increases so I could make them longer without cutting off my circulation. To fit my leg, I increased 2 sts every 4 rows a total of 8 times (to bring the stitch total to 76 sts).
Gauge 8.5 stitches per inch
The tubular bind-off was fun but took some practice. The second step (when you're going through stitch 3 purlwise, while stitch 2 is still on the needle) needed to be looser than I originally thought. I had trouble making it loose without being loopy until I started stretching the ribbing after performing each step. I just did a quick stretch and it really seemed to make everything look nice and smooth -- and stretchy.
I love these socks so much that I've already worn them twice in just a few days. I washed and dried them inside out and they did just fine in the laundry. Their first wash definitely softened them up a bit too.
Comments
Gorgeous socks!!!! I'm off to figure out what the tubular cast off is :)
Cheers Eva
PS - it's good to "see" you again :)
Posted by: Eva | March 19, 2006 03:44 PM
Love the socks! I have that solorway in my infinite sock yarn stash. I also love that sweater pattern. I've been searching for something to do w/ some Cork...
Posted by: Anna | March 19, 2006 04:28 PM
I really love them!
Posted by: Scout | March 19, 2006 05:08 PM
the socks look great!
Posted by: kim | March 19, 2006 05:27 PM
Great socks Jody! Why don't you try the Turkish Cast on next time! It's so much nicer than the figure 8!!
Posted by: Debi | March 19, 2006 06:12 PM
Love those socks! I can't wait to try a tubular bind-off.
Posted by: Karma | March 19, 2006 07:16 PM
They are lovely! Great job!
Posted by: Mary Beth | March 19, 2006 07:43 PM
They turned out great!
Posted by: Chris | March 19, 2006 07:45 PM
Love the simplicity of the increases!
Posted by: grumperina | March 19, 2006 07:59 PM
They turned out beautifully.
Posted by: Tracy | March 20, 2006 05:19 AM
Pretty, pretty, pretty!
Posted by: Ruth | March 20, 2006 08:23 AM
hurrah for new socks! they are gorgeous! india is one of the few self-patterning colourways i like, and i curse myself for not having discovered it before it was discontinued.
btw, the addi turbo #1s are actually 2.5mm - they don't do 2.25 :-(
Posted by: kris | March 20, 2006 08:45 AM
Very pretty - I love the brown undertones in the pink! (if that is the true color!)
Posted by: Stacey | March 20, 2006 09:13 AM
Gorgeous color. They look fabulous!
Posted by: margene | March 20, 2006 09:46 AM
Love that bind off! What is your source for it?
Posted by: Christy | March 20, 2006 10:39 AM
Those socks are gorgeous! What lovely colors.
Posted by: Jes | March 20, 2006 10:59 AM
Beautiful socks! Those are the best short row heels I've ever seen. Makes me want to try some toe up socks soon. Thanks for the great pics.
Posted by: Nancy | March 20, 2006 11:17 AM
Good job! I hate the tubular bind-off, it seems to take forever. But the results make it worthy of the time.
Posted by: Pioggia | March 20, 2006 02:25 PM
Those look great. Congrats on another FO.
Posted by: Kris | March 20, 2006 02:28 PM
Oh, I love them! What a great yarn! Tweedy and stripey...great socks.
Posted by: Julia | March 20, 2006 05:11 PM
I like the soft pinks and reds. Very soothing.
Posted by: colleen | March 20, 2006 10:23 PM