Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Yarn Along {itty bitty sockies}


I have a horrible case of second sock syndrome so I decided to some two at a time baby socks.

I can't say that I'm in love with the pattern...I've never made toe up socks and the pattern kind of leaves you hanging for the heel turn. I ended up finding a heel turn formula for just about any number of stitches, and in a variety of styles, and used that instead.

The two at a time thing has ended up being far less confusing than actually making a sock toe up. The whole heel and gusset really took while for me to wrap my head around. I'm not sure this style is for me, but that's why i made baby socks for a first attempt; smaller commitment. 

I also took on a sample knit project for a local yarn store. They're going to be stocking a new yarn (i can't even find the yarn on revelry yet) and needed some sample projects made.
Its a scarf, knit flat, but with an intricate brocade/hash pattern.
Lots of counting not my strength but so many repeats that it gets easier and easier.And it's  a fairly simple pattern, nothing but knits and purls. Good Television Knitting.

 I really like the
yarn, It's got a nice rustic texture to it but isn't splity, and it knits up rather nicely.  My eyes get a tad tired trying to see the pattern though with it being solid coloured! I'm sure that blocking will make it all pop out and become a lot more obvious. 

Binding off, Corra

4 comments:

  1. Love the sock pattern- nice idea to make 2 at once- (I do have that second sock syndrome)
    Beautiful knits that you are working on :)

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  2. knitting two socks at a time really appeals to me.

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  3. two at a time never makes me a happy sock knitter. I'm too old school, I guess. I also love the rustic look of the scarf!! Beautiful!

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  4. i've never tried two at a time.....but i usually don't have second sock syndrome TOOOOOO bad, so maybe I don't ever need to learn. Old dog. Hate new tricks.

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