These are a basic sock pattern made with a 2X2 rib for the ankle and plain jane stockinette stitch for the rest. Julia helped me get started using a basic sock formula, which will let you make a pair of socks for anyone of any size. Pretty slick, huh? The yarn is Lorna's Laces Shepard Sock in Layette (303). I used under two hanks and there is quite a but left over. They are a little wonky because after all, they are my first pair. But, I love them and I am still in shock that I made a pair of socks! Now, if I just could get out of my mind this insanity that is my idea to make the socks that then get made into sock monkeys, I may survive my next pair. I already cast on for a pair of Bavarian Twisted Stitch socks from Cat's socks on circulars book, or as we like to call it around these parts, the SOC book. So far I'm finding the method a little awkward, but its only been a couple rounds so I haven't called it quits yet.
5 comments:
Yay!! great socks and you'll always love your first socks :)
I have done socks on two circs, but I still prefer DPNS -- i think it's that magic voodoo of all those sticks!!
Great Job!
I love your Easter socks!! You finished them up just in time. They look much, much better than my first socks...
Once you've worn out your Easter socks you could turn them into a sock monkey! What a really cute idea! Perfect for those self-felted or accidentally felted socks!! : D
Just think of the SOC method in one simple way - 300 less joins per pair of socks.....once you get it you won't go back! Nice Egg Socks too.
Dis, they're fabulous! You should SEE my first socks. Hee hee hee. Yours are great!
They're really cute, Dis - I love how the "striping" turned out.
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