the more i work on this pattern the more i realize how very different it is from "normal" sock patterns. not that i'm a huge expert here... (ahem.. this is totally my first sock on small needles and small yarn.. ) but from what i can gather, it's just a strange way of constructing a sock. that being said.. i loove the outcome!
choice of yarn is definitely key. self striping is important... or a variegated i suppose.. but i think self striping would look nicest, don't you think so?
my tips so far on this pattern are... make sure to keep your notes for your first sock! you totally won't remember exactly what you did at certain points of the pattern (unless you followed it exactly as written)... so i keep my sheet close by. i separated the sections of the sock and ticked off how many repeats i did as opposed to what the pattern says. because hey, we all have different sized feet. and for knitters who don't usually do "two of" patterns.. like socks, or mitts... you have to remember that once you're done the first one... you've still got one more to knit!
seems a very simple easy to remember idea, but trust me... sometimes that very simple easy rule can just be easily forgotten. yes. really.
also, it's a very good idea to mark the center of your round. i just used a safety pin... oh and the whole dpn thing? totally doable on this sock.
i'm enjoying this kal though. and i'm feeling encouraged to knit more socks... so that's pretty awesome. i don't hate sock knitting... i'd say the first sock knitting experience so far is great!
who knows, maybe the next sock pattern i tackle will be this:
...i said maybe... :)
how about you? are you enjoying this kal so far? if this is your first sock pattern, are you encouraged to keep on knitting socks? do you have an absolute favourite pattern? do you find yourself attracted to more difficult patterns, (like lace and knee high.. lol)? i'm so in the mood to chat, and i love your company! xo
I'm having "second sock syndrome" with my Bella's mittens. I just finished the first one and am DREADING making another one. Thinking about wearing them helps a little, I just have to bear down and do it. A little encouragement, please?
ReplyDeleteI am well into my first shawl-knitting experience, and boy-howdy do I love this pattern. So easy but looks so great in this yummo yarn.
Maybe some day I will knit socks. My debbie downer sister was visiting and I was talking about maybe knitting socks, and she was like "you put in all that work, and you end up with...SOCKS." and I'm like "Yeah. EXACTLY."
hannah, you can totally do it! just go and cast on for the second mitten. once you do, you'll be glad you did... especially once you're wearing them!!! i can't wait to see them! put on some tunes and rock out to the next mitten! xo
Deletei can't wait to see this shawl.. that yarn is gorg!!
as for the sock thing? not everyone is a sock knitter, i totally get that. but you know... if your feet are warm, then your whole body can warm up, i like that socks can do that. i'm not usually a sock person myself... but if they're uber pretty, then maybe i could be... every once in a while. <3
Oh, looking so good! I wish I didn't have a to-knit list as long as my arm already. I think your yarn is so great, too. Good advice on keeping notes for the first -'I always think I will remember, I never do.
ReplyDeleteYour next sock knit made me sigh. Come on, Rebecca, they are too pretty not to knit!
haha you should see my list of to-knits. it's totally overwhelming and daunting. haha but i just close my eyes, and keep on knitting... (kind of)... i agree those lace socks are sooo beautiful! but i can't find a pattern! eeks..
DeleteI am knitting my first pair of socks right now too, though it is bulky yarn on size nines, It seems like a good intro. I am enjoying it so much that yesterday I bought sock yarn to start another pair. I totally get sock love.
ReplyDeleteweee congrats sara on your first pair of socks! i totally love bulky socks. i have a basket full of them for guests... slipper socks.. i love them. which will be your second pair? xo
DeleteI love the stripes on this sock yarn!
ReplyDeleteI love nancy bush patterns, I think they fit my foot the best. I also have a thing for Jeannie Cartmel designs too.
thanks for the stripe love! totally retro, and i loooove that! i saw the welsh country stockings by nancy bush today.. (thanks to you!) they look so lovely! i just checked out jeannie cartmel. wowza, that's a lot of socks! (no second sock syndrome for her! haha). they're beautiful!! i can see why you have a thing for them! xo
DeleteAren't those welsh country stockings beautifully simple?
DeleteI need to see if I have two stash yarns that could work for them.
Just have the top edge ribbing on the second sock left! I think I'm going to cast on my hat for the Winter Warm Up before starting that second pair of socks for myself. With my last three projects using fingering yarn and needles size 2 or smaller, I'd like the quick progress of a worsted weight at this point.
ReplyDeletesara! you're clearly speedier than i am! weee congrats! can't wait to see your pics!!! ooOOo which hat are you going to knit for the KAL? so excited! i'll be posting about my project on wed. weee!
DeleteI'm doing the Escargot Hat from Knitty http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/escargot. We'll see how much yarn is left over if I can pull off some mitts as well.
DeleteI've been seeing those lace stockings floating around as well... knee highs are a whole other animal with the calf increases. I've seen some great lace sock patterns, but not a ton of knee highs. I'm sure it's quite the feat to hide the increases while maintaining the pattern.
that is a very cute hat!! i'd have to agree with you about hiding the increases while maintaining a lace pattern...eeks. :)
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