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Re: Simply Sockupied Knit-Along: Simply Elegant Cable Socks

Anne Merrow — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:19:22 GMT

They're gorgeous! Your Mom is very lucky indeed.

Re: Simply Sockupied Knit-Along: Simply Elegant Cable Socks

douar — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:03:13 GMT

A few weeks ago I finished the red elegant cable socks I knit for my mom! I really enjoyed the pattern and it was definitely an amazing learning experience and this thread indeed helped a lot! Thank you!

I just wanted to mention that I loved the fact that there were no slipped stitches for the heel! And I loved the garter stitch detail instead!!!

The picture is not all that clear - and I am the one trying them on - so they're a bit big on me (mom has slightly larger feet!)

Re: Simply Sockupied Knit-Along: Simply Elegant Cable Socks

Anne Merrow — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:29:16 GMT

Wendy,

I think the readers who commented on this thread earlier had the same issue: They didn't think they had enough stitches when they turned the work, but in order to center the heel on the beginning of the round, you simply work some stitches from the previous round. They're still there waiting for you; you just turn and work over the old end-of-round marker.

I hope that helps!

Re: Simply Sockupied Knit-Along: Simply Elegant Cable Socks

wendygregersen — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 18:10:34 GMT

Ann

I am working on the simply elegant socks, I am doing the middle size and cannot understand how to begin the heel properly. Imhave divided the stitches and worked in 21 in pattern, but when I turn to go in the reversed order for line 1 there are not enough stitches to complete row 21. Can you please tell me what I am missing here.

Thank you so much. Love the socks otherwise

Wendy

Re: Simply Sockupied Knit-Along: Simply Elegant Cable Socks

Anne Merrow — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:40:30 GMT

It's funny how we get kind of attached to finishing rounds/needles/rows and having them done! One really common question is how, at the beginning of a round, you can knit 12, then turn and work 24. We figure that once we've "finished" the round, it's not available any longer--when in fact you can go around a circle in either direction.

i'm so glad it worked! Heel turns are kind of magic, the way they start vertical and end up horizontal.

Re: Simply Sockupied Knit-Along: Simply Elegant Cable Socks

Fenji — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:54:18 GMT

Dear Anne,

Thank you very much! It certainly helped and worked very well. I probably should have just tried to follow each step in the pattern as it's explained very well! It's my first sock and I'm amazed how it takes shape. I always wondered how handknitted soks are constructed.

Thanks a lot!!

Fenja

Re: Simply Sockupied Knit-Along: Simply Elegant Cable Socks

Anne Merrow — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:44:29 GMT

Fenji:
For row one it says to knit 20 , but for row two and three it says to knit 11. Where do the other stitches go.

A good question! You leave them right where they are on the needles until you come back to them by repeating Rows 2 and 3.

When you work knit 22 on the first row, you're working a little beyond the center, and when you work 11 on the next row you're working to the other side of the center. As you decrease at the end of Rows 2 and 3, you work stitches farther out to the edges each time. By the time you get to the part that says "13 (13, 15) heel sts rem," you will have worked all the stitches that were hanging out waiting on each side of the heel flap.

I hope that helps!

Re: Simply Sockupied Knit-Along: Simply Elegant Cable Socks

Fenji — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:14:39 GMT

Dear Anne,

I have a question concerning the turn heel on page two of the pdf pattern at the right bottom. For row one it says to knit 20 , but for row two and three it says to knit 11. Where do the other stitches go. I'm sorry if I misread something, but I'm not quite sure how to move on.

Thanks a lot!!

Fenja

Re: Simply Sockupied Knit-Along: Simply Elegant Cable Socks

Anne Merrow — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:17:55 GMT

The Jacker:
'm just learning to spin with a drop spindle and I'm not sure I could get the yarn thin enough for a pair of socks.

Congratulations! I have to say that learning to spin has been one of the most enriching experiences of my life--and spindles are incredibly portable. Yarn does tend to get thinner as you get more practice.

I have yet to knit socks from my own handspun, but Debbie O'Neill did design a pair using my yarn.

Re: Simply Sockupied Knit-Along: Simply Elegant Cable Socks

The Jacker — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:14:49 GMT

Do you spin on a drop spindle or a wheel? I'm just learning to spin with a drop spindle and I'm not sure I could get the yarn thin enough for a pair of socks. Are you using 2-ply? I would love to see it!

Re: Simply Sockupied Knit-Along: Simply Elegant Cable Socks

The Jacker — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:44:41 GMT

I just love YouTube! Thank you- that was the perfect reminder!

Re: Simply Sockupied Knit-Along: Simply Elegant Cable Socks

MeganH — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:58:23 GMT

Hello, just slipped sideways from the Up Down Socks. Having not done short row heels for those, I'm now having a go at these because I have never cabled before. Socks are such great little items for trying new things - not daunting in size, and quite gratifying to make. I have a beautifully variegated purple handspun for these that I spun up today while watching The Fellowship of the Ring. And I have a dear friend who loves purple in all its shades, so these will be for her. Can't wait to cast on tomorrow.

Re: Simply Sockupied Knit-Along: Simply Elegant Cable Socks

MeganH — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:53:57 GMT

Great colours, and the cable pattern looks so good with them, like ripples. Can't wait to see these finished.

Re: Simply Sockupied Knit-Along: Simply Elegant Cable Socks

GeniaPotter — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:59:14 GMT

2) When avoiding ladders, i have never been able to tighten the first stitch enough - per the incomparable Cat Bordhi, tighten the first TWO stitches - that'll hold it every time.

Re: Simply Sockupied Knit-Along: Simply Elegant Cable Socks

mpn68 — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 14:02:41 GMT

Anne, I plan to practice making the SS change on a practice swatch. Thank you for the instructions.

FYI, I just ordered a 2nd skein of yarn to complete my socks. I was knitting them in the largest size. I made these adjustments to fit me: I reduced the leg length by 1/2 inch but increased the heel flap by 1/2 inch. Otherwise, I stayed true to the instructions. My yarn is Supersocke 100 Flower Color #1337 (100 grams, 420 meters=approx. 460 yards).

I love the pattern; I think the socks are beautiful. When I knit it again, I'll reduce the leg length to accomodate my foot.