My Socks

This is my very first complete adult sock made especially for me. I have not finished the second yet. I am really distracted, however the second sock is in my queue.

I got the pattern from the book Knitalong, which is an amazing book and I hope to buy it in the very near future. It calls for Manos del Uraguay yarn and Knitter's Cove did not carry it, so I bought a ball of yarn in the 20% off bin. I have misplaced the label, but I do remember the color was called Lemon Grape and I fell in love.

After Melena and I puzzled over the turning heel directions, it finally clicked.

The only thing that I am not too satisfied with is that you keep decreasing until only 8 stitches remain and use the Kitchener Stitch to bind off. Decreasing all the way to 8 stitches made the sock look elfish! I wish I foresaw that! And I suck at the Kitchener Stitch.

Jack's Socks

Note:This my first attempt at socks.

Found this cute pattern on Ravelry, called the Pitter Patter Socks. I asked Jack to pick out which pair of socks he wanted and these are what he chose. The pattern goes up to a 5T and that's the size I made. I used size 4 double points and Vanna's Choice yarn even though the pattern called for size 5 dpns and dk weight yarn. They fit him perfectly and he loves them. I am still searching craft stores and beyond for those non-stick dots that you put on the bottom of socks.

I am not very good at the Kitchener Stitch yet, so I tried it on one sock and didn't like it and did a three needle bind off on the second. Apparently everyone writes sock patterns differently. The heel in this pattern is mostly wrapped stitches and short rows.

I recommend this pattern.