
(Please forgive the unblockedness.)
These ankle socks (in both manly and girly flavors) were both knit from the Alison's Ankle Socks pattern on US 3 bamboo dpns. The somewhat-larger-than-usual needle (I'm guessing -- in my limited sock-knitting experience, I've always used size 1's and 2's with similar weight yarn) made them light and quick-to-knit, and I think the pattern is just adorable.
First up: His

Yarn: Claudia Hand Painted Yarns Fingering, 1 hank of Navy Olive (doesn't it look like camo?)
Start to Finish: June 6-7, 2008
Mods: Because the Claudia's was a smidge heavier than the pattern-specified Koigu, I didn't need to add too many stitches to make these man-feet suitable. I added four stitches and kept going until the sock measured up to about 1.5 inches less than Neill's foot. I actually overshot the first one, but since Neill apparently has one foot that is freakishly larger than the other, it worked perfectly.
Next: Hers (ok, Mine)

Yarn: Koigu Premium Merino, 78% of a hank of color 1005 (which, in my opinion, was not bad for socks in size 9. I was very surprised when I didn't use the whole hank.)
Start to Finish: June 7-8, 2008
Mods: None.
Notes: What a fun way to use up a skein (or 3/4 of a skein) of sock yarn! These were quick and easy and I was very glad to practice my short-row technique. Actually, in doing such, I just realized that I need to practice my short-row technique a whole lot more as I still get lots of little holes. Anyhoo, I loved making these socklets, Neill was more thrilled than I have ever seen him to receive a handmade item, and even Stewart, who has very picky taste, approved. Win-win-win!

8 comments:
Nothing rocks like handmade socks.
(It is sooo gratifying to give them as gifts, they seem to be universally appreciated.)
these look great! i love the colors.
i'm still too much in love with knitting baby socks right now... one day soon i'll move to adult sock knitting (in needles smaller than Size 7) =D
Now aren't those happy tootsies! What a great way to wear and enjoy hand knit socks all year long :)
Those socks are awesome! And I'm glad they are kitty-approved. ; )
- Julie
The socks look great! I love the camo yarn.
so cute! i am afraid to try socks!
I like them. I bought my latest sock book, but haven't yet done a thing. lol.
i love this post to no end.
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