Did I throw you off with that title? Don't worry, I'm still on my single sock craze. I just have two singles to show you!
Pattern: Dahlia Socks by Sundara Murphy
Yarn: Sundara Sock Yarn in Dahlia (Petals Collection for April)
Needles: Susan Bates DPNs size 1
Time to Knit: May 7 - May 12
Modifications: I Kitchenered the toe instead of drawing the last few stitches up in a knot. That's it!
This was a gorgeous yarn and a beautiful pattern. My favorite Petals Collection combination so far! The only problem I had was the heel flap was just a little bit too short, so the sock is slightly tight at the top of my instep. Not enough to rip out and redo, though! I'll probably make the second sock have a longer flap.
Pattern: Spiral Boot Socks by Veronik Avery (IK Summer 2007)
Yarn: Socks that Rock Silkie in Walking on the Wild Tide (Rockin' Sock Club for April)
Needles: Susan Bates DPNs size 2
Time to Knit: May 6 - May 13
Modifications: Plenty! This pattern was written to be knee socks. I did spend some time considering this, as a lot of my fellow Rockin' Sock Club members were making Grasshopper Knee Highs. In the end, I wanted a normal sized sock. I had to change the top a little bit-- the decorative knitting and stitches were based on an 8-stitch repeat, and I was starting out with a 6-stitch repeat. This is what I did:
1. On the first decorative stitch round, I replaced the "knit 2'"s with "knit 1's.
2. I had to change the cuff chart to work with 6 stitches. I couldn't modify the original and have it work out correctly, so I just used one in the "spirit" of the original.
3. I then just used the Ankle Spiral Pattern for 6 inches, and began the leg. I increased the heel flap by 4 rows (I am learning some things as I go along), and I also descreased down to 28 sole stitches.
I love the way this sock fits. I think it's a great pattern to use with this particular yarn-- it allows me to show off all of the gorgeous colors and still show off the stitch work. The pattern was very nice, too. I thought it was very clever to shift the sock around on the needles so that the pattern is simplified. It made it one of those easy "knit while talking" or 'knit while watching Lost" socks!
My single sock count is now five! The next sock is on the needles-- it's one I'm designing for my Sockapalooooza Sock Pal. I'll have pictures for you soon!
Oh my gosh...i totally love the green and purple socks. where did you get the yarn? what kind is it? pretty pretty!
Posted by: rita n/ | May 14, 2007 at 10:29 AM
Love that Sundara - I am so joining the next time she opens the club up! It's the only one where I have loved pretty much every yarn and pattern!!!
Good job choosing a pattern for the STR - the ribbing shows it off wonderfully!
Posted by: stacey | May 14, 2007 at 11:07 AM
Love the last photo with the pretty socks. I finally got my Dahlia sock yarn on Friday. I was as in love with it as I was with all the previous colorways. But I am changing my mind now that I see it knitted up. It's very pretty.
Posted by: Oiyi | May 14, 2007 at 12:57 PM
Your sock are all just beautiful! I love the stitch patterns and colors you've been using. Just Beautiful!
Posted by: Jessica | May 14, 2007 at 01:38 PM
That STR Silkie Walk on the Wild Side yarn knits up so beautifully. I ordered some in the Ruby Slippers colorway. The single socks are just gorgeous!!
Posted by: Kim | May 14, 2007 at 01:47 PM
I thought the movement had died! What a lovely "pair" of socks! I was a little nervous about the last Sundara shipment, but seeing yours knitted up has me inspired!
Posted by: nova | May 14, 2007 at 03:04 PM
Absolutely beautiful! Love what you did with the WOTWT Silkie.
Posted by: Tanya | May 14, 2007 at 03:41 PM
They're both gorgeous! And, yes, you did surprise me with the title. Those Dahlia socks are lovely! Where could I get the pattern? I haven't started the spiral boot socks yet, but I think they're my next sock project. I plan on making them tall like the pattern, but I really like your modification. And I'm super impressed by how you figured it out. You're a clever, clever girl!
Posted by: Jean | May 14, 2007 at 04:36 PM
You crack me up! Beautiful socks. I couldn't bear the single-ness so went ahead and finished the SS! Sorry, I'm a piker, I know! :)
Posted by: Nora | May 14, 2007 at 04:49 PM
GORGEOUS!!! Both of them! (I am in both clubs too!) I love how they came out. I am still deciding if I should have the dahlia stitch pattern run up the back or the side instead. Do you think that would work out?
Posted by: Diana | May 14, 2007 at 06:05 PM
I like all your single socks...pretty!
Posted by: Roxanne | May 14, 2007 at 06:09 PM
Those turned out GREAT!!!! You convinced me to use my Monsoon to do that Boot Sock.
Posted by: Pensguys | May 14, 2007 at 07:08 PM
wow, you're going crazy with the single socks! I've got to step it up...
Posted by: pamela wynne | May 14, 2007 at 07:29 PM
Who ever said that a pair of socks must match? I love your pattern choice for WotWT.
Posted by: Christine | May 14, 2007 at 07:31 PM
Oohhh... lovely lovely socks (even if they're singles!)
Posted by: tiennie | May 14, 2007 at 08:34 PM
I love all your single socks lined up in a row. Perhaps you can be bold and wear a non-matching set?
I can't wait to see what you're cooking up for Sockpalooza. I think I'm going to create my own pattern, too, but I haven't started yet.
Posted by: kelp! | May 15, 2007 at 10:22 PM
Beautiful as always! I think you definitely qualify as a sock knitting machine.
Posted by: Brenda | May 16, 2007 at 10:56 PM