Sidewinder Sock

I finished the first Sidewinder Sock on Friday night.  It was such a fun and fast knit!

It was hard to understand how the sock was working at first, but I just trusted the pattern and kept knitting.  By the end of Day 2, I could see where it was going.  This was also a fast knit because I didn't have to switch needles so often.  All that time (at least twice per round, depending on your style) really adds up.

Pattern: Sidewinder by NonaKnits
Yarn: Wollmeise Sockenwolle in Amazonas
Needles: Addi Turbos size 2
Time to Knit: June 9 - 16
Modifications: None

I knit the pattern as written because I didn't feel like I knew enough to do otherwise!  Now that I've knit it once, there are a few tweaks I'm planning for my next pair.  Overall, the sock fit me well in my chosen size, but it was still tight at the very top of my instep.  I think I just have big heels.  Next time I'll make the heel a little larger to compensate.

Speaking of heels, the heel and toe were easy to understand and execute, but I had a little bit of difficulty making them look good.  The increase side is a little tight and it actually puckers slightly, while the decreased side of the heel has gaps.

I think that next time around I'll put two stitches in between these increases/decreases, and that should take care of this problem.

This was such a fun pattern, and it really made this variegated colorway interesting!  I found it funny that it still ended up pooling, but I don't mind it at all.

This brings me up to single sock 10 in my self-imposed craze.  It was well worth it!  I know I showed a lot of pictures already, but here's a few more.

   

Comments

[Ariel]

So cool! And such pretty yarn. A perfect match!

[Susan P]

Ten down, one to go...

[kim]

Wow, that's so daring. Very cool.

[pamela wynne]

Very cool! I do love that colorway.

[Christy]

Very cool! I love how the colors line up in that direction.

[Sacha]

Very different! I've scanned the pattern and it seems like the entire piece is grafted together?!

I kinda um...like grafting. :p

[Tanya]

OK, you've peaked my interested. I'll have to check it out and put it in the queue.

[Nora]

Ooooh, now I'll have to make one too, y'know...

[rfx1982]

Looks great! I definatly want to try this pattern.

[Kim]

Great sock! I love those colors too. Now I've just got to make them too.

[Brenda]

Great sock! You chose the perfect yarn for it; the vibrant colors and pooling show off the cool construction.

[kelp!]

Ooh, I actually like the pooling in this! I totally see what you're saying about the decreases pulling - my ssk-k2togs always gape like that. I'll probably steal your idea of putting a stitch in the middle if I make one of these.

[Beth]

I love them! I've always steered clear of sideways socks, but now that I've seen yours, I'm reconsidering. I love how the colors worked out, too.

[stacey]

what a neat sock!!!! the pooling looks different - I guess it goes lenghtwise vs around like it normally would

[Jessica]

That is just so interesting! I'm really going to have to add this to the list of patterns I want to try. Very cool!

[nova]

Fantastic...and on to the next?

[tiennie]

Very cool! Hmm....what will #11 be?

[knittingphilistine]

Great sock! Though I have to admit I find that pattern anything but intuitive! It's a little rule-breaker, like me! ;)

[Faith]

This sock pattern is totally bizarre and fantastic. I love it! Good luck with #2.

[Jean]

It came out so well! The yarn is a wonderful match for the pattern. The pooling looks completely intentional and very cool. It really shows the uniqueness of the pattern to great effect. Congrats on #10!

[Kelly]

ohhh how awesome does that sock look!!!
The colourway is perfect, i'll have to attempt that one of these days.

[Carol]

Nicely done and love your color choice!

[Diana]

Those came out super! I can't wait to try those....but it will have to wait til I can spend some time in front of the computer and concentrate!