FO: India Socks

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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.

Indiastripes_1Indiaincs_1
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.

51 Comments

Eva said:

Gorgeous socks!!!! I'm off to figure out what the tubular cast off is :)

Cheers Eva
PS - it's good to "see" you again :)

Anna said:

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...

Scout said:

I really love them!

kim said:

the socks look great!

Debi said:

Great socks Jody! Why don't you try the Turkish Cast on next time! It's so much nicer than the figure 8!!

Karma said:

Love those socks! I can't wait to try a tubular bind-off.

Mary Beth said:

They are lovely! Great job!

Chris said:

They turned out great!

grumperina said:

Love the simplicity of the increases!

Tracy said:

They turned out beautifully.

Ruth said:

Pretty, pretty, pretty!

kris said:

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 :-(

Stacey said:

Very pretty - I love the brown undertones in the pink! (if that is the true color!)

margene said:

Gorgeous color. They look fabulous!

Christy said:

Love that bind off! What is your source for it?

Jes said:

Those socks are gorgeous! What lovely colors.

Nancy said:

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.

Pioggia said:

Good job! I hate the tubular bind-off, it seems to take forever. But the results make it worthy of the time.

Kris said:

Those look great. Congrats on another FO.

Julia said:

Oh, I love them! What a great yarn! Tweedy and stripey...great socks.

colleen said:

I like the soft pinks and reds. Very soothing.

Narasimhan said:

where do I get the ADDI needles in India ?
Can any one suggest ?

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