I love love love this little sock! The pattern is the perfect blend of “not-just-boring-ribbing” yet “easy-enough-to-memorize” to keep it interesting.
The Lorna’s Laces is such a pleasure to knit up. I wish their multi-colored hanks didn’t pool like they do. My brain just can’t handle all that uncontrollable color!
As for the length, I decided to keep it at the length suggested in the pattern. If I made them any longer they would have hit part of my calf where they’d need to be increased. I know I’m short but I don’t know my sock pal’s height so I figured better be safe than sorry.
The mods I made are simple:
- Toe-up with a figure 8 cast on. I increased every row until I hit 85% of the total stitches, and then switched to every other row.
- Classic wrap short row heel. Yes, you read that correctly. I didn’t do the no-wrap heel. The problem I have with picking up the wraps is finding them in darker colors, which clearly isn’t a problem in lavender colored socks. And I have to admit that I think the wraps are just a tad tighter than the other methods.
- I did the wavy top and all I needed to do was turn the chart upside down and follow it that way. I bound off with EZ’s sewn cast off. Not only is it stretchy but it’s the cleanest way I know to join the last row and make it look smooth. If you’re scared of the sewn cast off — don’t be. It’s as easy as p2tog, k1. Seriously. Give it a try.
I still have to wash the sock but I’m going to hold off until I finish the second one. I don’t want to try and match up unwashed measurements against washed measurements.
As for the stitch pattern, I don’t think this is the end of this pattern for me. I’m considering making a scarf out of it. The back side — while completely different — is also pretty, so it would work well for a reversible scarf. And once it’s blocked out I think it looks a bit like flowing water. I’m considering using the blue silk I bought at MDSW even though I’ve already started this scarf with it.
The blue color always said water to me, but I searched and searched my stitch pattern books and couldn’t find the right one for it. I wanted something to go longways but I didn’t want to knit it longways. This waving lace pattern may be the way to go after all.
Pretty, pretty sock!
That is Gorgeous!!! I just started my first sock using the figure eight cast-on, but was only increasing every other row…luckily mom has a narrow foot, but for my Barney Rubble feet, I think I’d go to the every row increase.
What a beautiful lace pattern, really lovely.
I LOVE that sock! It would be very hard to give it up. You’ll have to make a pair for yourself!
Very cool pattern. I love that color too!
I’m completely copying you for my Sock Pal! I’m using light blue Opal solid though – I bet yours is softer.
Love the sock! That’s a pattern I’ve had in the back of my mind to do for a while as well.
My exact sentiments on the LL variegated! Can’t handle the pooling. I love your sock and am going to be a copy cat and do it your way.
Ok three more to go then and you won’t have to part with them!
The color in that picture looks so different than the previous picture–but just as pretty. I love the look of it! No wonder you love it so–you did a great job on it!
i can understand you not wanting to give that sock up. it is beautiful!
I understand your attachment. It really is a very cute sock!
The sewn cast-off is pretty but it’s too time consuming. It took me a while to get it and I still don’t think I like it much.