Here is my first Stricken sock, a belated birthday gift for my sister, Teresa. This is Cascade Heritage yarn in the Fuschia colorway and it shows the patterning nicely. I'm not sure she wanted such an elaborately patterned sock, but I have been wanting to knit Stricken for some time now. It is a complex pattern with twisted stitches and untwisted ones and lots of cabling. I used my 2.25 mm Addi Lace 40" circular needles and 68 sts. It's strange that the leg might be too small and the foot might be too big. Hopefully, I made the foot short enough that it will fit her.
I am now better able to judge which size will best fit me, though it might be a little while before I knit these again. I have Cookie A's book, Sock Innovation, and at least half a dozen of her individual patterns. Her book discusses sock design, something I would like to do one of these days. Her designs are quite intricate and challenging and a joy to knit.
That's a nice design & the color is great. All the twists & cables may make the sock smaller than usual. I just rip out a cable sock as it was too tight to go over my heel.
Posted by: Ann | January 17, 2010 at 08:22 PM
Beautiful sock! Cookie's patterns are always interesting. I am sure your sister will love them.
Posted by: textillian | January 26, 2010 at 08:17 PM