socks!: March 2007 Archives

That wasn't really fair of me, now was it? Posting pics of an oddly constructed sock without showing what it looked like on me.

Here you go.

Looks a lot better on my foot, no? The sizing goes completely against my intuition. It's shorter than my foot and so wide it looks like it will just fall off. But when I slip it on, it transforms into a well-fitting sock! It reminds me of those evening dresses that look horrible on the rack, but when you put them on and fill them out -- gorgeous!

I only had a few minutes of sunlight after work, so here's one more shot -- this time it's a view from the top.

Alright, I'm off to cast on for sock #2 before I lose my mojo and want to cast on for something different.

My curiosity got the best of me and I couldn't stop knitting until I finished.

Once I finished the knitting I was worried it was going to be too big.

But it fits nicely. Here are a few more shots.

The heel fits similarly to the garter stitch heel I added to my jaywalkers -- lots of stretch. The next time I'll size the foot a little smaller to compensate for that.

Speaking of stretch, I expected the sock to be rather tight; however, it is not. The short rows combined with the resilience of Tess' Yarn make for a sock that's both functional and pretty. I can't wait to get started on sock #2!

Kathy got it right -- it's a variation of the Sideways Sox Supreme from Socks Socks Socks. Kathy made a pair a couple years ago. I hadn't seen hers and it was comforting to see a finished pair. She also commented that the designer has posted an alternative toe that's supposed to fit a little better. Thanks, Kathy. I plan on giving it a try.

I'm still not convinced these are going to fit but I love the way the yarn is behaving! It looks like a rich, vibrant sunset and Tess' yarn is so hard-wearing and color-saturated. I'm very happy to be working with her yarn again.

The toe is asymetrical because I'm not done knitting it. I still have a few short rows to go and then a bunch of straight rows. It's hard to tell if the fit is right but I keep draping it and stretching it around my foot and it looks like it still could fit so I'm still knitting.

BTW, did you see that Tess added a few new yarns? Petite Silk and Petite Cashmere for lace projects and Superwash Merino Petite. Should be interesting to check out at MDSW.