Then in waltzes a sock pattern that specifies a set number of stitches you must work with (at least the first time through until you can make an educated guess about where you can and can't make adjustments). Did I swatch? No. I picked up my favourite sock knitting circular needles, and cast on for my standard toe, did the usual increases and stopped when I had the right number for the pattern. It worked!
Luck was with me and the sock fits perfectly, despite the fact that when measuring gauge after the fact, I found out I'm working a little tighter than the pattern suggests. I had to fudge a bit with the length to account for the tighter gauge and my foot being a little longer than the stated size 7-8. I added one more repeat of the little cable dealie running down the foot, but I kind of like the look of it better that way anyway.
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I keep looking at Firestarter and thinking I really do need to buckle down and do it - it's so lovely. Maybe after the pair of Plain Janes I've got started. Yours are lovely, but then all of your projects are!
Hey - I like that pattern!!!! And they look terrific!
Oh, that's a gorgeous sock!
Thanks Dorothy, Sharon, and Lynn. It really is a lovely pattern once you get around the confusing way the designer manipulates the stitches so that the side cables can be worked. I think there may be more of these in my future.
Yeah a happy gauge story! That is such a lovely sock! :)
I have to tell you about my experiences with the yarn: I made Bayerische socks from Sisu and it doesn't seem to be the best yarn for intricate cables. It got fuzzy when I soaked them after finishing and continues to have a little halo effect still, even though I have worn them alot.
Of course this might be issue with the color/ yarn lot, but I think the twist (or the lack of it) is to blame. If you really want to flaunt cable designs, I'd recommend knitting from more tightly twisted yarns :)
You know Nunt, I had noticed that as well. I soaked the socks to block them and they have a bit of a soft halo. Not too noticeable right now, but maybe a problem later on?
I have a pair of Fair Isle socks I made a few years ago from Sisu and they developed a bit of felting on the inside where the foot rubs. It actually makes them more comfortable though...kind of like commercial "cushion foot" socks.
I pondered on the fact that Sisu would be perfect for plain or fair isle socks because of the halo. I think between our experiences this hypothesis can be accepted as true :D
Good to know that it wasn't just the yarn I bought, but more of a general feat.
Beautiful sock!
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