I hope everyone is having a nice Easter today. I focused on one knitting project this weekend and completed my pair of Monsoon socks from the Rockin' Sock Club. They are the first reversible pair of socks I have ever knit. I prefer the pattern on the right sock but it is nice to know I have another option. I had never done garter stitch short-row toes and heels before either. It took me a while to knit them as I used size 0 (2.0 mm) needles for the foot and then size 2 (3.0 mm) needles for the cabled leg part. The Monsoon yarn came in medium weight (380 yds for 5.5 oz with 0.6 oz leftover) which was somewhat challenging for me to knit on size 0 needles. It was worth it though as these socks have great arch support. They might be a little bulky for my regular shoes but they will fit quite nicely in my Birkenstocks. This fun project kept me occupied so now I only have 2 weeks till the next Rockin' Sock Club arrival. I have already started another pair of socks so stay tuned!
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April 08, 2007
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The socks look grest - I am also knitting a pair of the same pattern (a friend lent me her pattern from STR club) using Fleece Artist - love the garter st toe!
Posted by: Ann Lim | April 08, 2007 at 10:04 PM
Really nice! I'm not a member, but those garter st heels and toes have me so intrigued that I am including them in my next pair.
Posted by: Holly | April 09, 2007 at 08:46 AM