I'm actually a wee bit further on this sock. I've already turned the heel and begun the first couple of rows of the heel flap. I don't like how the heel flap is looking, though, so I'll probably rip it back and reassess.
The gusset worked up just fine. Like the toe, I worked increases right at the edge so I could maintain the checkered pattern without any interruption.
As with Epona, I used Widdershins as my reference for how to construct the sock. If you want to figure out how to reverse a cuff down sock construction, I suggest this pattern as a starting point.
One little tidbit that might appeal to you top-down sock knitters, with a toe-up sock, you do not need to pickup stitches along the heel flap. If that isn't worth the price of admission, I don't know what is.
And finally, check out the frost on our overgrown back lawn.
My hand knits are just itching to go out for a walk.
Comments (11)
Very interesting sock! And a reason to try toe up construction! Next pair I will try it, I promise. :O) The photo looks like our back yard did this morning. Frost is beautiful isn't it! And a warning of things to come.....
Posted by samm | November 14, 2007 7:55 AM
Posted on November 14, 2007 07:55
Frost! Meanwhile, it was 80 degrees here yesterday. What? Your socks are looking fantabulous- the checkered pattern is great!
Posted by Nonnahs | November 14, 2007 7:56 AM
Posted on November 14, 2007 07:56
We haven't gotten a frost here yet. I do love a good walk through crispy crunchy frosty grass :)
Your sock is looking great!
Posted by Jody | November 14, 2007 8:55 AM
Posted on November 14, 2007 08:55
The sock is looking really cool! :)
Posted by Ruinwen | November 14, 2007 9:57 AM
Posted on November 14, 2007 09:57
That sock looks awesome. I am playing around with an idea for holiday socks (not nearly as cheesy as they sound - neither kittens nor koi) and was using Widdershins as a reference, too. I'm also going to look at some of my PGR books and see if she has any special tricks. I'm jealous of your frost - it will be 88 degrees here today, so it's back to the summer handknits for me. By the way, M and I looked at every single one of your snow shots the other day - awesome - you have to take me there!
xox, J
Posted by Julia | November 14, 2007 10:43 AM
Posted on November 14, 2007 10:43
I love how the socks look so far. I too am knitting a pair of socks that I've used Widdershin as a reference. I look forward to seeing how these turn out.
Posted by loriz | November 14, 2007 11:11 AM
Posted on November 14, 2007 11:11
Frost...guess I won't be seeing much of that this year so a lot of my woolens won't get much airing this year....but hey eating oranges and tangerines from my garden isn't much to complain about!
Posted by Gudrun | November 14, 2007 3:16 PM
Posted on November 14, 2007 15:16
Wow... backyard grass looks like icicles! Wonder what it would taste like! We all at home like the way sock is coming up. Can't wait till it's finished!
Posted by Wiggley aka Mozart | November 15, 2007 5:08 AM
Posted on November 15, 2007 05:08
Your sock is looking great! I really like the checked pattern at the bottom.
Frost, yikes! You live in Oregon right? It hasn't been frosty (too much) here in the NYC region, but I'm bracing for it to happen soon.
Posted by connie | November 15, 2007 7:10 AM
Posted on November 15, 2007 07:10
We got our first frost tis morning! It looked like the ground was covered in sugar :D
Can't wait to see those socks, the chart's gorgeous
Posted by Twigletqueen | November 15, 2007 10:20 AM
Posted on November 15, 2007 10:20
The sock is gorgeous!
Posted by Amy Boogie | November 16, 2007 3:56 PM
Posted on November 16, 2007 15:56