Simply Sockupied Knit-along: Ann's Go-To Socks

npaprocki wrote

on Mar 24, 2012 2:52 PM

I hear ya about starting over.  I finished my first sock last night.  For the second time.  This time the sock is just about perfect.  I think I have the mechanics down and will start on the second sock tonite.  Yeah !

mariebe2 wrote

on Apr 2, 2012 11:47 PM

Awesome! I have one down and am working on the gussett of the 2nd. Will post when finished. I love seeing everyone's finished products!

I had to do a little frogging...thought I could watch TV and knit at the same time. Got me!

sewkat wrote

on Apr 3, 2012 10:37 AM

I'm working n the foot. I had to frog about 4 rows, got carried away with the decreases on the heel.

npaprocki wrote

on Apr 5, 2012 12:47 PM

Finally finished after many re-starts.

npaprocki wrote

on Apr 5, 2012 12:48 PM

Dang, my picture didn't insert.  Oh well.  thanxs for all the help

cekoons wrote

on Apr 5, 2012 8:07 PM

WHHYYYYY won't your picture insert????? I wanna see the new sox!!!!

mariebe2 wrote

on Apr 5, 2012 10:55 PM

Ok, here's mine...

Size zero needles, Regia yarn: 75%superwash wool and 25% polyamide. The photo doesn't do the color "partie" justice. Colors range from brown to fuschia to reds.  (Sorry. Should have lotioned and spray tanned before snapping a picture. hee hee)

cekoons wrote

on Apr 6, 2012 5:46 AM

OOooooooo, GORGEOUS, SPECTACULAR, fabulousness....is this your first attempt???? Surely not, otherwise you must be an accomplished knitter, they're LOVELY, so snug and wonderful!!!!

npaprocki wrote

on Apr 6, 2012 7:06 AM

I'll try again.. because after I insert media nothing happens.  Oh maybe the other times I just wasn't patient enuf.  Here they are

cekoons wrote

on Apr 6, 2012 6:57 PM

WOWEEEEE ZOWEEEEE!!!! Gorgeous!!!!

Shaggylinus wrote

on Apr 11, 2012 1:41 PM

I have definitely fallen behind on my socks.  I was just about to start the heel when the instructions didn't make sense to me. ( I am following the instruction for a finished size of 8.) 

So the instructions are:  set -up row 1: (rs) work 17 sts in established rib patt as foll: [k3, p1] 4 times, k2 1 time, turn work.

I am using the magic loop method and I have my sock divided with 34 sts on each side.  So when I go to do this first step how do I work 17 sts when the pattern calls for k3,p1 (which would be 16), then a k2?  Either way I figure it, I can't get the numbers to work.

Then when I go to the next step, how can i "sl 1, then p33"  when i haven't got that many sts due to the row before.

Can anyone clear this up for me?  Thanks!

sewkat wrote

on Apr 11, 2012 5:55 PM

Got my socks finished.

cekoons wrote

on Apr 11, 2012 6:56 PM

OOooooo very pretty!!! !I love purple and the magic striping along with the ribbing is GREAT !!! GOOD JOB!! How many pairs is this for you????

pladle wrote

on Apr 11, 2012 9:36 PM

Shaggylinus:

I have definitely fallen behind on my socks.  I was just about to start the heel when the instructions didn't make sense to me. ( I am following the instruction for a finished size of 8.) 

 

So the instructions are:  set -up row 1: (rs) work 17 sts in established rib patt as foll: [k3, p1] 4 times, k2 1 time, turn work.

I am using the magic loop method and I have my sock divided with 34 sts on each side.  So when I go to do this first step how do I work 17 sts when the pattern calls for k3,p1 (which would be 16), then a k2?  Either way I figure it, I can't get the numbers to work.

Then when I go to the next step, how can i "sl 1, then p33"  when i haven't got that many sts due to the row before.

 

Can anyone clear this up for me?  Thanks!

That  "17 sts then turn" centers the heel flap at the back of the sock,

Hope this helps

Anne Merrow wrote

on Apr 11, 2012 10:49 PM

Shaggylinus:

I am using the magic loop method and I have my sock divided with 34 sts on each side.  So when I go to do this first step how do I work 17 sts when the pattern calls for k3,p1 (which would be 16), then a k2?  Either way I figure it, I can't get the numbers to work.

Then when I go to the next step, how can i "sl 1, then p33"  when i haven't got that many sts due to the row before.

There are 2 things:

1. If you're working the 68-st size, then you work [k3, p1] 4 times, then k1--not 2. So work those 17 stitches and turn.

2. You will need to rearrange the stitches on the needles--and you can "borrow" stitches from the last round. So after you work back over the 17 stitches of the set-up row, work 17 stitches from the previous round.

Hope that helps!