Back from Wisconsin and fresh off my no.1 cable needles is this fancy sock – the first of a pair for my beloved husband. It turned out to be a pretty good travel project, as long as I confined my knitting to daylight hours. Under artificial light, the tiny stitches were very difficult to navigate.
I used Kate Davies’ pattern for the Mary Delany sock, with some significant modifications. The first was to make it wider to fit a man’s foot. Fortunately, choosing a larger needle got me most of the way there. I also substituted a 6 st. by 7 row stranded pattern for Kate’s 37 stitch diamond flower pattern.
This pattern is found in 750 Knitting Stitches, the Ultimate Knit Stitch Bible. It worked up beautifully with a light solid and dark-to-medium variegated yarn.
This sock is knit from the toe up. When I got to the cuff ribbing, I switched from a size 2 to a size 1 needle. For a looser bind-off, I went back to the 2..
Now to quickly cast on its mate, before losing enthusiasm for the project!
If you’d like to try this pattern, here is the link.
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They have turned out well.
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That is a gorgeous sock! Quick! Cast on #2!! I do love the way the variegated yarn works in this pattern.
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I’ve learned how to work with my stash yarn. Choosing yarns that contrast in value is important.
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Gorgeous sock! Were you up here visiting your daughter?
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Yes, indeed. Next time maybe we can meet up.
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Maybe!
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I love the heel!
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me too. My goal is to have a stronger, thicker sock that doesn’t wear too quickly.
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Great work!
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Thank you. My condolences on loss of your friend.
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Thank you so much.
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Gorgeous socks! He’s one lucky guy.
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Love it.
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