My First TOE UPS EVER!!
And probably my last to be honest.
I totally and thoroughly enjoyed knitting this pattern (Lana is an amazing designer and super nice person - I had to bug her about something and she was fast and so helpful). The thing I guess I didn't care much for was the fit on my leg and the bind off - and that would probably bother me with ANY toe ups I think. I just ended up using a larger size needle and it worked out - but they were either too "loose" or too "tight" for a bit there. These are still fun to make (a LOT of FUN!) but it's going to take adjustments to make them easier to pull on and take off if I make them again and I'm just a lazy relaxed sock knitter. If it takes too much brain power, I'm not up to it right now, even with everyone's mods on Ravelry to refer to.
Yarn: Cherry Tree Hill Semi Solid in Slate colorway
Size 1 needle ML
The PERFECT sock pattern for that FUNKY yarn you aren't sure what to do with!
Side Note: I had forgotten how "fuzzy" CTH sock yarns can get and this one was the same. I haven't even worn these yet but they already look like I have....LOTS! But they're soft - and so FUN to look at so I don't mind. (too much). This pattern is super fast to knit up, if you haven't tried them you should, I think Lana's already added mods to the main pattern on her blog to adjust for a better fit.
I was so excited to knit these after the Ravelympics that I'm feeling "lost" right now trying to pick another project to start. I think it may be more socks, but... cuff down this time I think!
Happy Knitting.
9 comments:
The socks look great! So sorry you didn't like toe-up...I am the same way. I made one pair and they were too big around the gusset/too long in the foot. I am starting to get my nerve up to try toe-up again though since there are some nice patterns (like skew) that are only toe-up.
Those look fabulous! Wow we always end up on the same wavelength...I started knitting socks after ravelympics too, tooooo funny! Those are awesome!
Love and hugs....
The socks are awesome!
I havnt attempted toe up's yet.....
Your socks look great!!
I love them! They are so pretty! I haven't knit toe-ups yet. They intimidate me. :)
--Anna
Diary of an Eccentric
I was *this* close to choosing that pattern for my next pair of socks. I love how yours look! :-)
For your next pair, you might consider Paul & Virginia by Jenna Swansen. That's the one I'm doing now and I'm thoroughly enjoying it.
You are one phenomenal sock knitter! Toe up socks are not something I have tried yet. Still trying to get used to making basic socks without all that design in them. LOL.
Those are really cute! I confess- I am not a toe up fan. I frogged the one sock I attempted. Not liking how the heel looked so I gave up. How do you like your heel on those? I love the funky look of them!
Dawn!
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I was having some issues with "hackers" so now I am Prairie Rose.
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