Fast 'n' Stripey
December 20th, 2008, 2:39 pm
Once I’d finished my Hedera socks I needed some commuting knitting.
I was mean to Ben.
Look, Ben. Look at this lovely ball of yarn.
You’d like a pair of socks in this WOULDN’T YOU??
“Urmmmm”, said Ben, looking scared “Is ‘Yes’ the right answer?”
I graciously agreed to make Ben a pair of socks from the ball. I wasn’t even sure how it would knit up.
I used the very plain boring free Regia pattern that’s free with their yarn. I wanted something easy for the train – Hedera had been a bit tough on a crowded train. Plus I’d already made Ben a pair from this pattern and he finds them comfy.
I love using these self patterning yarns – I always seem to be rushing to get to the next pattern change – or in this case stripe!
The one problem is that you must be very careful to know exactly where in the pattern you start – if you want identical socks that is!
I like to use a long tail cast on for socks so the rib stretches – it also gives a nice “lashed” edge to the top of the sock. I made sure that I made my starting loop, when I cast on, at the point two colours changed.
I accidentally found that this gives a pretty contrast edge to the sock!
I’m afraid I have no “action” shots to show you of these socks – they were very fast and easy. Even though they were supposed to be “train knitting” I confess, I felt so ill<insert violins here> that I knit these some evenings too.
So here they are all finished…
Not fabulously exciting but now bad for a sicky girl!
Hmmm there is something missing???
We’ve had knitting, WIPS, FOs, traumas, Mewsley….where’s Thug?
OK, OK, Thug Fans…
He condescended to model with the Ben socks….
He’s such a busy cat!
| Completed Knit Report | ||
| Name: | Stripey Socks | |
| Pattern: | Regia free sock pattern | |
| Yarn: | Opal sock yarn | |
| Pattern Problems: | none | |
| Pattern Modifications: | none | |
| Washing and Wearing: | easy peasy – washing machine and tumble dryer! | |
| Knit It Again???: | Yes – perfect for commuting | |
| Difficulty: | Easy | |
| Rating: | 3/5 | |
| Other Postings Relating To This One: | none | |
Terri said,
December 21st, 2008, 10:54 pm
that’s just the type of socks my husband likes, no fancy stitches, but strips or fun colours (he’s quite fond of pink!) i was drawn to your random pics and checked out your photobucket, besides the namaste needle holder (you’re happy with it? i’m lusting after a jordana paige knitting bag, but so expensive) and i saw YOU HAVE GLASS NEEDLES!!! oooh, i have no words for that. i do have a question if you wouldn’t mind helping out??? it’s blog related (i.e. technical) as i like how yours is set up, so maybe after the holidays you could email if your up for giving a little advice? knitsomniack@gmail.com take cares and thanks for the comment!
Kat said,
December 22nd, 2008, 1:32 am
I wish my cat would look that adorable when approving my creations!