...Two kitties in a basket.
Today I went to the second class on two socks at once on a magic loop. We turned the heels. I had a couple of anomalies in numbers of stitches and where they were, but could manipulate things so they worked. I need to do another pair of these soon so I remember the techniques.
We made a Dutch heel. After building a gusset by increasing with make 1s, a few stitches in the middle are used to knit a flap. Pick up stitches around the flap and decrease the gusset back down.
I found the construction interesting. The heel turn makes little pleats.
My foot came out a hair longer than I expected based on trying on while knitting up to the heel. As a result, the heel doesn't lie flat against my foot. Since I planned these as Pilates Lesson socks rather than shoe-and-sock socks they'll be fine. The next pair I'll need to be more conservative in my length estimates.
I'll take nice pictures of the figure 8 cast-on when I do it again. The ones on line don't have some of the details I was looking for.
I'll use this class pattern for house socks in some off-white Rowan Wool Silk I have. The pattern involves less yarn torture than the others I've done and I don't think this yarn will stand up to much.
Another shot of cute. Is this actually comfortable? They spent hours there.
One of these days I'll try socks. Your cats look awfully comfortable in that basket.
Posted by: Colleen | May 07, 2007 at 10:07 AM
Colleen, thanks for stopping by.
I'm really enjoying trying different sock techniques. A few years ago I had no interest in socks, so you may get there, too.
I think my cats can make themselves comfortable anywhere that's warm. Sunny is even better.
Posted by: KarenJoSeattle | May 07, 2007 at 11:06 AM