That wasn’t really fair of me, now was it? Posting pics of an oddly constructed sock without showing what it looked like on me.
Here you go.
Looks a lot better on my foot, no? The sizing goes completely against my intuition. It’s shorter than my foot and so wide it looks like it will just fall off. But when I slip it on, it transforms into a well-fitting sock! It reminds me of those evening dresses that look horrible on the rack, but when you put them on and fill them out — gorgeous!
I only had a few minutes of sunlight after work, so here’s one more shot — this time it’s a view from the top.
Alright, I’m off to cast on for sock #2 before I lose my mojo and want to cast on for something different.
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Thanks for an actual foot picture! I was a little worried when I saw the sock by itself. I’m glad it fits!
I actually nearly left a comment to this effect in your last post – thanks for the photo.
hey, i was the recipient of kathy’s sideway socks. and really, i love it! i’ve worn it so many times and the fit is great! i even prefer that to some of my other handknit socks! yours is looking awesome!
i’m so impressed! i love the way the colors came out
Aha! I love reading your description of the strangely shaped sock fitting your foot just right. Lovely!
Amazing! It really looks like it fits like a glove! Really interesting design, and really, what a transformation.
It is adorable and to have a new method to knit sock.
It looks great — definitely fits! perfect analogy to a shapeless dress on the rack. I’m a little bit fascinated by these socks!
that really is an excellent use of that yarn!!!
my mom can do short rows and she wants to make socks, so maybe this’ll be the thing for her to try next.
I would never have guessed it would fit so well by looking at it flat!
Who would’ve guessed that it would be so cool?! How does it feel?
It really is a winner!
It’s a winner!!
It’s a winner!
That is one cool sock, Jody. Whodathunk a yarn blob would come out fitting your foot so perfectly? The vertical stripes are really nice, too.
That is so cool looking! Thanks for the pics. It’s really shocking how different it looks flat vs. on your foot. It looks so neat! Congrats!
I really like that! You found the perfect pattern for the yarn!
Very, very interesting! Is there calf shaping in the pattern? Does the sock fit well by the end of the day (you’d think the lack of vertical stretch in knitting would cause a wonky fit)? I’m really intrigued by this!
I also really adore the vertical striping, I’d love to try this with a sock yarn that pools when knit in a normal sock pattern.
hi there, just found your blog. was wondering what type of increases you use for toe-up socks when you get to the calf? tnx.
I love how it turned out. The way the colors come together in this direction, with longer rows is great.
Love it!!
that is very cool!
Way cool. I did’t think it would fit, but it does. It’s like magic!