socks (was “shetland yarn”

sewphaedra | Posted in Knitting and Crochet on January 21, 2003 10:54am

I’ve done two pairs of socks, one with Regia and the other with something called Blauband Maxi Ring. I knitted them ankle-down and found I could try them on during knitting to perfect the size, so I’m not sure what the advantage of toe-up would be?
The yarn is so wonderful that I was thinking of making a sweater, but on #4 needles this must take forever, right?

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rjf | Jan 22, 2003 03:11pm | #1
It was easier for me to see exactly how high I wanted the ankle when I started toe-up and I think the toe is smoother......no annoying bumps from weaving in yarn ends.

I don't know your second yarn but with Regia, I'm not sure you 'd get the same effect in a sweater. Because it's a much shorter row in a sock, you go around with the same section of yarn, tweed or color, enough times to make a good stripe but in a sweater with a much longer row, I think the stripe effect would get lost. It's too bad because it would make a great sweater. Even on size 4's it shouldn't take that long. rjf
rjf | Jan 22, 2003 08:15pm | #2
It suddenly struck me when I started working on the second sock that another reason I like starting at the toe is how tedious 2 X 2 ribbing is on 3 size 2 needles. If I had to start a sock there, I'd never get to heel! rjf

sewphaedra | Jan 26, 2003 07:20am | #3
I'm okay with tedious knitting jobs, that's the perfect time to take it with me everywhere I go because I don't have to think!

I got some new sock yarn today. Is there any reason not to do cabled rib for the ankle on a sock?

rjf | Jan 26, 2003 03:34pm | #4
I can't think of a structural reason. For me, it's just not easy to work on 3 needles with a short span. That would be very attractive. Go for it! rjf