Thanksgiving Stocking
Last year I finished a pair of socks over Thanksgiving weekend.
This year, I finished one really long knee high.
I learned a few things about STR Medium weight. The ball band suggests 8 SPI. 8 stitches per inch made for a very thick, very stiff sock. After knitting the foot at 8 SPI I considered selling off my STR stash because it was that bad.
Then I was over at Margene's, and she mentioned the same thing. Well, the next day she wrote that many people suggested going up a couple needle sizes. I gave it a try. much better
It's knit at 6 SPI but it's plenty dense, and wonderfully springy too. I am really curious if the 8 SPI is a typo. I don't see how that could be the recommended gauge.
I split the hank so I could use up every inch of yarn. When I finished the STR, I switched to a complimentary color of Koigu and 1x1 rib, and finished off with a tubular bind-off. It's the biggest sock I've ever made and I love it.
For scale, here's the full shot.
Comments
the weekend's not over yet! yeah, STR is pretty dense when knit on US1s. what needle size did you end up using?
Posted by: gleek | November 24, 2006 11:15 AM
I was wondering about that! I used size 3 needles and got about 6 spi. I like the fabric it makes at this size.
Posted by: Kristy | November 24, 2006 11:27 AM
Jody, it looks awesome! I love the contrast of the koigu at the top. Plus then it counts as stashbusting. :)
Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by: Ann | November 24, 2006 11:33 AM
Great sock Jody! I know knitting socks at a tight gauge helps them to last but I think the twist on STR make them pretty durable without being bulletproof! I used #2(2.75mm) for my one and only pair in medium weight...I much prefer the lightweight!
Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Posted by: Debi | November 24, 2006 08:04 PM
God I love knee high socks! I never thought I'd hear myself say that but seriously, every knee hi sock i see that someone has made is just fabulous. Well done!
Posted by: Bells | November 25, 2006 05:14 PM
I knit my STR medium at 7 spi and found it plenty stiff...I can't imagine 8!
Posted by: Stacey | November 28, 2006 11:01 AM
Wow - that looks toasty warm. I suppose at 8 spi the sock would wear like iron...
Posted by: Chris | November 29, 2006 12:28 PM