I really like the way the yarn pooled on the foot - but then, I actually like it when my sock pools into interesting patterns ;)
I'm not 100% convinced by these socks, sadly. I knit them to the pattern size that had 64 stitches, because I pretty much always knit 64 stitch socks. However that's when they are plain, and this pattern has very little give in it. So they're a little snugger than I would normally like, even after blocking.
When they're on my feet, the way they stretch makes the pattern quite hard to see, which is a shame because it is a nice pattern (V Junkie)
I really like the circles/waffle effect. I'm not too sure about the cuff though, I think a ribbed cuff tends to make a bit more sense, the one in the pattern has a tendency to roll.
One thing I am liking so far is the heel - it's a short row heel but done in garter stitch instead of stocking stitch. I wasn't too sure how that would feel on, but it's really soft and bouncy. Time will tell on that though! If it works, I might do all my short row heels this way - no purling required *laughs*
I have just under half a ball of this yarn left, and I have some plain brown yarn too - so there may be some interestingly striped socks in my future. But I have a lot of sock yarn, so that probably won't happen for some time!
I know I mentioned on Wednesday that I have a few more finished objects to share, but I think I'll save those for another Friday ;)
They are really nice - they look like ice cream which has melted with 'hundreds and thousands' on it.
ReplyDeleteThey're lovely looking socks, I like how the yarn has pooled on them
ReplyDeleteBeautiful socks, I love the structure of it.
ReplyDeleteSorry that the effect doesn't show up the way you like. I still think they are lovely socks though! Interesting yarn in the least.
ReplyDeletei'm not a sock knitter, but I actually like these....especially the fancy stitch on the cuff.
ReplyDeleteMaybe the fit will improve with wear? They do look very cool, and it's an awesome pattern. I love it when pooling comes out like that - it looks intentional!
ReplyDeleteYou may have the same problem I do. If they're socks with give, I can do 64 sts but socks that don't have a lot of give or are plain have to go up to at least 72 sts. I can still doing the ribbing at 64 sts, though.
ReplyDeleteSometimes, it's a pain in the butt and you have to change needle size instead.
Your socks look great, I made the same pattern recently and had the same thoughts- cuffs should be ribbed, garter stitch heels might be the way forwards :D
ReplyDeleteI'm interested to see how those heels go - no purling sounds rather appealing :)
ReplyDeleteYour socks are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove that honeycomb pattern on the top! You are making me wonder if I should make some for myself in a yellow. Hmm.
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A garter stitch heel is genius! Hopefully it will give your socks a slightly longer life. I do agree with you on the cuff, I think ribbing would look a little nicer. But they look gorgeous just the way they are!
ReplyDeleteThe combination of this pattern and the colors in the yarn really, truly remind me of an ice cream cone. Now I'm craving one. :-D Great project.
ReplyDeleteI've done a similar pattern as newfy mitts - maybe it's more effective not stretched to fit? Interesting about the heel. I'm all for no purling!
ReplyDeleteLove the socks. Looks like they are very comfy.
ReplyDeleteTHese are so fun. Reminds me of different ice cream favors swirled together.
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