They don't fit me quite right, but they should work for the recipient.
I danced with 2 partners for the Sock Knitters Do-Si-Do KAL, though I didn't finish by the end of February. I sorta lost my need for speed after March hit. I was close : ) I am really happy I got a chance to knit these.
Having never knit a pay sock pattern before, I was really impressed with all of the information that Krysten (check out her blog) included in the pattern. I ended up only printing half of the 24 pages.
I know the side stripes were meant for scraps, but I decided that the main part could also use up some of my impressive scrap pile. I was 2 yards short with the purple for the toe, so I ripped back the first sock toe every row decreases to make them both match.
My other modular knitting projects were actually right side only ones. It might have been a little bit of a stretch, for that KAL.
After knitting these it is easy to see a few places where I could fiddle with the fit. I did add a heel flap and gusset, but I could tweak the circumference with the strips either the contrast or the MC. I might make a pair for me with an even number in the strips instead of an odd to make them a smidge smaller.
In terms of lessons learned, no I can't knit a pair of socks for a deadline 10 days away with only normal knitting time, I didn't leave enough time to get these out the door.
That's all for now, take care guys!
Molly : )
I've always wanted to know how these were constructed without paying for the pattern.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds odd. What I mean is, I don't see myself ever knitting these but I'm curious as to how they're made.
Knitted flat makes a lot of sense.
They look fantastic by the way!
Thanks! I bet you could knit stripe tease, and have the same effect.
DeleteMolly : )