It’s raining finally! Hoo-ray, rain! It makes for great knitting weather and when it stops, you can dig holes for plants in places where digging was previously Impossible (I’m serious, the yard is like a rock). The weather radio is saying things about Severe Thunderstorm Warnings.
I got the sock leg pattern worked out thanks to the dishcloth.
See why I wanted to change the ribbing in the final version?
I am sure I am not the first person who has used slipped-stitch patterns to deal with variegated yarn, but it still made me feel good when the light bulb went off. In my first try, the slips weren’t long enough for the look I wanted and I wanted them to alternate rather than make columns down the sock leg. I like the smocked look the leg has (this will stretch out when you have the sock on).
The sock pattern now goes like this:
**Added 4/22/2006: You can print out the complete HayStack Socks pattern here!**
Gauge: 9sts=1″ for an 8″ width (relaxed) OR 8.5sts=1″ for an 8.5″ width (relaxed)
Needles: With this yarn I’m using a set of 4 US size 0 double pointed needles (your mileage may vary)
Notes: In the leg pattern, the purl stitches are made into large loops by wrapping the yarn three times around the needle during purling. When you come back around, drop two of the loops made by wrapping off of the needle leaving one very loose slipped stitch. It looks messy, but it will all work out.
Slip leg stitches purlwise with the yarn held in back.
K = knit, P = purl, S = slip
Cuff:
Cast on 72 sts, divide evenly onto three needles (24-24-24), join (without twisting) and work in *K2, P2* ribbing for 1.5″
Begin Leg Pattern
Round 1: *K2, (P1 wrapping yarn three times) twice, K2, repeat from * to end of round
Round 2: *K2, (S1 dropping 2 of the wrapped loops off of the needle) twice, K2 ,repeat from * to end of round
Round 3: *K2, S2, K2, repeat from * to end of round
Rounds 4, 5, 6: Work as round 3
Rounds 7, 8: Knit all stitches
Round 9: *P1 wrapping yarn three times, K4, P1 wrapping yarn three times, repeat from * to end of round
Round 10: *S1 dropping 2 of the wrapped loops off of the needle, K4, S1 dropping 2 of the wrapped loops off of the needle, repeat from * to end of round
Round 11: *S1, K4, S1 repeat from * to end of round
Rounds 12, 13, 14: Work as round 11
Rounds 15, 16: Knit all stitches
Repeat the 16 rows of pattern until the sock leg measures about 6.5″ (this should be around 5 repeats – don’t quote me on that) or length desired, ending with row 16.
If you’ve got questions, comment or email. I am going to work on my Honeydew Top. I’m almost to the side shaping.
Interesting. You guys want the rain? It’s been raining her almost non-stop since mid-February with one-day breaks here and there. It has finally stopped (kinda). We normally have 2 inches of rain in March. We had 15.
Very cute! I’m still dealing with the fact that I have to rip back and reknit on size 0!
The stress of that is likely to set me back several days!
Love how the sock is coming along!! Glad all you are getting is rain!! We had to head for the basement storm area around 2:00 a.m. this morning! Nothing like being hunkered down with your pets and hubby in the rather cramped space under the basement stairs saying your prayers!! The wind and hail were incredible! Phones and Cell towers out for awhile so we couldn’t call to check on family! Thankfully everyone is O.K. I’m glad you are sharing your pattern with everyone!!! Looking forward to being good enough to try something like this!!!
Oh that’s so pretty! Love how the slipped stitches alternate on the rows – hurry so we can see it on your leg. 🙂
Oy em! You are so prorductive that I bow my head in shame, looking at the measly knitting I have done. One thing though, do you want rain? We got LOADS. I will share it with you if you want… in fact, I will go out and blow it in your irection and hope that it follows the route I’ll lay out for it 🙂
I like your socks, and I think I might be trying that with some of the yarn that is on its way to me now. It should be there soon… Ooo…
PS: I hope you like liquorice.
What a delightful pattern! You creative little genius you ! As soon as I finish the socks on my needles, I’ll have to try it! But oh, I want me some of that spring yellow yarn 🙂
P.S. Girl…do you EVER sleep? You knit more in one day than I can manage in an entire month and then some!!!! I always look forward to seeing your pictures posted so I can think about “one day” when I’ll hopefully be able to make something as beautiful!! Thanks so much for your inspiration!
I really like the sock pattern – nice. You can send some rain our way. We’re on day 43 with no rain in Florida.
That’s nifty! I could start another sock, since socks don’t count toward the total WIP list :o}
What a cool pattern! I’ll have to try it, thanks for sharing.
I find it hard to believe you are rejoicing over rain…here in CA, I pretty much jump and sing praises of joy when there is an hour of sunshine. Seriously, we’re just sucking up the rain from everyone else, I suppose….
I love your socks! Thanks for sharing the pattern. I’ll have to try it sometime (in the Very Near Future…I just made an order from KnitPicks. ‘Nuff said.)
Well, rain IS good knitting weather I suppose! 😉 And of course thunderstorms are fun! Much like my friend Emily above me, I am jealous of your recent dry weather.
Your socks are looking awesome! I never would have thought to draw inspiration from the dishcloth pattern–what a great idea, it really brings out the colors. The to-do list just gets longer… =)
Very nice. Congrats to you for being so smart! 🙂
I understand, we want the rain too. We got 3 inches a few weekends ago and the next day we were still under major fire danger.
Cute socks! Love the yarn you’re using!