Sewwitty’s Almondine Sock
I finished a sock!
This is the Almondine Sock from Sock Knitting Masterclass – the pattern was quite easy to memorise and I (mostly) got it right. The yarn is Madelinetosh sock in Jade. It was lovely to work with – definitely recommend it.
Now, I just need to get the second sock finished.
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Two at a Time Sample Socks
I finished my sample two at a time socks. It was easy. I am not sure how much harder a complicated stitch pattern would make things, but I am going to give it a go.
I’m currently swatching this yarn. I did have to make a ball from a skein, but it wasn’t as difficult as I thought it would be.
While knitting I have been watching the third season of Castle – doesn’t distract from the knitting.
Castle
I do like this series – it is fun and easy to watch.
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Just the leg to finish!
My tiny sample socks are progressing. I have just got the leg to finish off now – this two at a time thing seems OK. I haven’t knitted one of the socks with the other’s yarn – I am sure that must happen.
I wasn’t very good at picking up the wraps and knitting them. I must have done something wrong because it looks a bit odd – something to work on next time.
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Two at a time toe up socks
I have started two toe up socks at the same time – just little sample ones.
So far so good – it easier than I expected although I suspect a complicated pattern might require more thought. It should mean that both socks are exactly the same, no more trying to remember how many rounds the leg or foot was.
I am following the instructions in this book – now that I have got going I’m not sure I needed a book, but perhaps I would never have started without the book.
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Socks are Finished
I finished my socks.
The toes are a bit pointy and I could have made the leg a bit longer, but they’re finished and they’re not saggy!
Next up a swatches for my craftsy class.
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Second Sock Progress
School went back today! Both girls are happy with their classes, so it should be a smooth start to the year.
It was lovely to go grocery shopping on my own!
As you can see from the image, the second sock is progressing. I am hoping to get the foot finished today, but time is rushing by and I have a new student starting today (in my real life I am a maths tutor), so I doubt I will get onto it.
I do like the magic loop method and will stick with it in future, but I am very keen to learn how to knit two socks at once. I have this book and I am determined to give it a go with my next pair of socks.
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Second Sock
I thought it was time I got on with the second sock!
The knitting is quite handy because I can do it anywhere – at the pool, waiting for the girls to finish their craft sessions (today they’re making a Superhero at our local library), standing in yet another queue somewhere.
I’m very keen to get this sock finished, so I can start on this yarn. I have a stitch pattern in mind – Eyelet Mock Cable Ribbing (it is from the latest Sockupied magazine). I’ve set myself a schedule – today I need to finish the leg. I don’t have a lot of time at the moment, it’s school holidays, or more correctly I seem to be wasting what time I have.
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One Finished Sock
I finished one sock! I do like the magic loop method. Now to get the second sock finished!
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Another Attempt At Asymmetric Cables
Once again an astute observer would notice that the above is a plain sock and not an asymmetric sock – this pattern kicked my bottom!
I kept getting in a muddle – cable needle at the front (oh no it should have been at the back!) you know how it goes. I really couldn’t focus and as it is school holidays I’m not sure quite what I was thinking. This plain sock is coming together nicely and I think I could probably knit it in my sleep. The heel flap is in heel stitch, but otherwise it is just a plain vanilla sock.
We’ve been away on holiday – here – it was hot and some of the beaches were closed because of sharks (you can read about it here), but I feel like I’ve had a break.
I took this photo on my run …
Dunsborough 2013
It was lovely to run along the coast and along bush tracks.
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Second Attempt at Asymmetric Cables
Astute observers among you would notice that although my sock doesn’t seem to have progressed, I have changed the method of construction. It all went pear shaped – because I didn’t read the pattern properly. I decided that given that I needed to start again I should try the magic loop method (I found great instructions here). I really like it. No more almost taking my eye out with one of the needles or having one of the double pointed needles falling out because I was knitting loosely.
It might also help that I’ve switched to a very nice Addi circular needle rather than the dodgy cheap metals ones from before (you can see them in the image on this page).
While knitting I’ve been watching Parade’s End.
Cover of Parade’s End
It is beautiful to watch (always good in a period drama), the acting is brilliant and it has a more cynical (or perhaps honest) view of Edwardian England – definitely worth watching.
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