Many knitters don't like grafting the toes. I guess this is why toe-up socks were invented. I enjoy it though... "Knit, slip, purl... purl, slip knit..." Knittinghelp.com has a great video teaching Kitchener stitch. Besides, grafting the toe means you have finished the sock!
There were a couple of different ways to do the heel. I like the pattern repeated down, gives the sock a neat look! Love, love the color!! It is so very rich and plummy!
I do like the pattern for the most part. I memorized the stitch pattern, so the next sock should be faster. :) However, I think it is a little big. I like my socks to fit a little snugger. Even though my feet are narrow, this sock tends to slouch way too much. And I drastically shortened toe. (My toes are long, but not THAT long!) Blocking may help some... maybe quite a bit. Now to finish the twin!!
It's been a couple of weeks since I did a FOF! I think I like the every other week shedule. It gives us all a little extra time to work on our projects. :) So I'm excited about seeing yours! The guidelines can be found here, if you need a refresher. Happy Sharing!!
The more socks I see, the more I think I am going to have to try knitting, but it has always seemed "hard" to me! You do it so well!
ReplyDeleteLove the new layout!! Maybe you could do a post on using the 3 column templates - something I have been wanting to know ;)
Looks good. I sure need to get to knitting again. I need to make a baby bib for Keren who is having a baby in September, it will take me that long to finish it. I don't have a finished object this week, so days I am lucky just to finish the day.
ReplyDeleteVery nice...I like the color.
ReplyDeleteI have tried to knit socks, but I can't seem to get the hang of it.
Thank you for sharing...
Lady M
Chari, you are sooo talented at whatever you choose to do and try! I love your sewing and knitting projects...also your cake creations.
ReplyDeleteLove the sock... the yarn looks yummy and probably very cushy with the pretty stitch. I make a lot of socks myself, but haven't tried a decorative stitch like this.
ReplyDeleteBlessings ~ Eileen @ Star's Fault