Well the socks have been finished for a few days now, and I've finally sewn in the ends of photographed them! I've popped them in the wash and soon they'll be ready to post, just in time to cheer Aaron up after his spot of bad news :-(
Really loved the pattern, although I can honestly say these are unique since I've somehow managed to reverse the cabling on one sock! This was only my second pair of socks, and I have to admit I do prefer the toe-up method using a provisional cast-on rather than a figure-8! Again, the short-row heel is far easier than a heel-flap but i did find knitting all those wraps quite annoying. I did find a blog post here which explains an alternative method to wrapping stitches, so I'll give that a go next time!
Vital Statistics:
Pattern: "Boyfriend socks" by Alice Bell
Yarn: Stylecraft Life 4ply in Mint Green. Used 68 grams.
Needle size: 2.25mm (My Purple Pins, reviewed on Dooyoo.co.uk)
Size: I made the small 9" circumferance, and the socks are an American size 10½.
Time Taken: 12 days, but i had a day's break between socks!
Really loved the pattern, although I can honestly say these are unique since I've somehow managed to reverse the cabling on one sock! This was only my second pair of socks, and I have to admit I do prefer the toe-up method using a provisional cast-on rather than a figure-8! Again, the short-row heel is far easier than a heel-flap but i did find knitting all those wraps quite annoying. I did find a blog post here which explains an alternative method to wrapping stitches, so I'll give that a go next time!
Vital Statistics:
Pattern: "Boyfriend socks" by Alice Bell
Yarn: Stylecraft Life 4ply in Mint Green. Used 68 grams.
Needle size: 2.25mm (My Purple Pins, reviewed on Dooyoo.co.uk)
Size: I made the small 9" circumferance, and the socks are an American size 10½.
Time Taken: 12 days, but i had a day's break between socks!
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