Moving on to smaller and better projects, let me introduce Elizabeth Zimmerman’s Woodsmans sock pattern. Here you see my cast on, accompanied by my evening libation. I am working my pair in a thinner yarn than what is called for in the pattern. It’s a Berroco blend called Vintage DK.
These skeins were purchased at Sunset Yarns in Madison, WI this past spring. I adore the softness, and have high hopes that the elements of acrylic and nylon will keep my socks from getting holey before their time.
EZ’s pattern was published in The Opinionated Knitter, and can also be had on a streaming DVD video with Zimmerman’s daughter Meg Swansen.
Ravelry: Woodsman’s Socks pattern by Elizabeth Zimmermann
The only variation I will be making to the pattern is to knit a 3 by 1 rib instead of the typical 2 by 2 version. I find this rib to be every bit as stretchy but it results in a smoother texture.
I’ve also started both socks, not exactly as the same time, but in tandem. While I haven’t perfected the magic loop technique, I have many no. 5 sock needles, and I purchased two skeins of yarn. The plan is to knit in sections: working each leg down to the heel flap, then work each heel flap, then turn each heel, etc. This could help me avoid single sock syndrome.
If I don’t have these finished by the time we leave for vacation in July, they will be a perfect travel project.
What’s on your needles today?
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They are going to be great socks. I love EZ patterns. Today I have 2 sleeves, working both at the same time. Half way through them. Yay.
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Sleeves are another item that is difficult to make precisely identical.
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Very cool! That’s a nice pattern, and pretty yarn 🙂
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Those look nice and squishy. I love the color.
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Squishy is the right description of the yarn. I like the color too.
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I like the Vintage DK yarn. I have some in my stash as well. That is a super good pattern, too.
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I love the rich colour of the yarn and the socks are looking good so far.
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LOVE magic loop. Give it a try and you will be converted!! I don’t have the laddering problem that Staci of Very Pink complains about. I always knit 2 at a time on magic loop.
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I’m hesitant, because the last time I tried, I broke my cable.
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Try Chia Goo circular needles
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