You're Puttin Me On Socks

You're Puttin Me On Socks, otherwise known as "these are the socks that never end...they just go on and on my friend..." Mainly because they were done on Addi 1's. They fit perfectly. I like short socks. I did Cat Bordhi's heel from youtube. One thing I did learn from that is you don't turn that one as early as other types of heels. I turned it, then had to rip, and make it longer. But it is a wonderful type of heel. Also I used E. Zimmermann's sewn cast-off. Again, very easy, and definitely elastic. Perfect for toe-up. I enjoyed these so much I cast on some for my husband. They are modeled after the Harris Tweed socks, but with Judy's cast on, Cat's heel, and E.'s cast off.

Breeze sock

I started the Breeze ankle sock from Knitty last night. I have always liked the tilting ladder lace pattern. I tried it right out of the barbara Walker treasury, but it was confusing as it was knit flat. It seems easier in the round. I like the pattern. I am using some reclaimed sock yarn I found in the basement, that had begun and sat as a scarf for years, so this is found yarn (picture on right is from Knitty). It's varigated, and it doesn't show off the stitch very well, but I consider it a practice pair. I'll do these again in a plain yarn.