Cabled Socks
August 24th, 2008
So I don’t have a lot to show for this week, because I’ve only been working one one project…
I’m on the home stretch now that I’m just finishing the cuff. I am a bit tired of this sock, but it’s very simple. I just need to keep plugging along so I can get it finished. Generally when making socks I only do an inch or two at the cuff because it’s not the most fun part, but since these aren’t for me I need to make it a bit longer. I’m not so sure how I feel about the toe, but I’ll graft it when I’m done and see if it looks all right. I can just undo it and reknit the toe down if I need to.
You can see it’s a bit awkward taking pictures like this. The sock looks a whole lot better on Corey’s foot since he is closer to my mom in size. I’m always so worried about how socks will fit when I’m making them for someone else. I usually measure by putting my socks on myself as I go, but when it’s a gift I can’t really do that.
Ooo, very pretty. What kind of a heel is that – regular short row? Yes, knitting socks for other people is always tricky. I figure you have to trust the measurements!
Ooo, I like. Pretty color too – what yarn are you using?
Annie, yes it’s a short-row heel.
Beth, I’m using Huntington from Webs’ own line. I like knitting with it so far, and it’s on the thinner side of most sock yarns which is my preference.