Wednesday, August 3, 2011

WIP Wednesday

I've been busy again this week! I finished my Spring Meadow socks, so I cast on for a pair of toe-up socks. I've only knit top-down socks so far, and wanted to learn a new technique. I decided to make the Sunrise Socks by WendyKnits- I've knit two of her shawl patterns, so I know I like her designing style, and it seemed like a really basic pattern. I started with Judy's Magic Cast-On- as a side-note, if you are new to knitting toe-up socks and want to try them, this is an excellent tutorial for the cast-on.


I've made it through the heel of the first sock. The toe was really fiddly, but I got through it! I was thrilled to discover with the heel that I didn't have to pick up any stitches. I'm not super-thrilled with the way the yarn is pooling, but these are practice socks and, worst-case scenario, I can always wear them in the winter hidden under boots.

I did make one small (accidental) modification to the pattern. The pattern calls for one row of k1p1, then three rows of stockinette. I somehow managed to read that as two rows of stockinette, but it looks fine this way, and by the time I had realized what had happened, I was too far along to want to frog back.

My Summer Flies Shawlette is coming along really nicely. I'm on section six of seven. I'm considering making this section (the Knotted Openwork) a bit bigger, but i haven't decided yet. I've really been enjoying working on it!


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11 comments:

  1. Sam FindlayAugust 3, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Well done on your socks! Looking good so far! I also love your shawl!

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  2. pinkundineAugust 3, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Good job on the socks - I had a terrible time trying to cast onto DPNs for my first toe ups, in the end I gave up and went for magic loop instead! Will have to check out that pattern, looks pretty :)

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  3. Minding My Own StitchesAugust 3, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    The sock fits! That's awesome!
    And your shawl looks lovely!

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  4. Dutch HollowAugust 3, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    I always get a kick out of the "it's almost a sock so I'll wear it" photos! Nice colors

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  5. sadodosahAugust 3, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    The socks look nice, I see what you mean about the pooling but it is nice none the less. Congrats on your first toe-up socks going well.

    The shawl looks very nice, would love to see it done up.

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  6. geeky HeatherAugust 3, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Hee hee...the hubby loves it when I try on socks in progress. Summer Flies is looking great! What fun that the pattern gives you the freedom to make a section you like bigger (or maybe you're just a pattern-changing ninja =).

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  7. saraAugust 3, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I love that pattern! I've added to my faves list. I've kind of avoided the Wendy patterns with that heel because I hate wrapping and turning so much.

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  8. VivianneAugust 3, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    I think that shawlette will look rather special :-)

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  9. CalophiAugust 3, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Your shawlette looks lovely!

    And I really dig the way your socks are coming out. I get worried about pooling too, but yours is coming along nicely.

    I have a few yarns that I'm wondering if I should do an afterthought heel just so I don't mess up the stripes in the yarn. :)

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  10. Spinster BethAugust 3, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    I do toe-up socks a lot now ... I love to do them that way! Mostly cause I always worry about running out of yarn.

    Love the shawlette ... gorgeous!

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  11. UnknownAugust 3, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Yeah for toe up socks. I love the magic cast on!! The shawl is going to be beautiful.

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