I used 2.5 mm circular needles and knitted these top down and two at a time. The yarn is Patonyle. Lovely and soft with a good bit of stretch so it fits over the young man's calves quite snugly.
The pattern is from Charlene Schurch's More Sensational Knitted Socks. I used the 5 stitch pattern called Vertical Eyelets.
I had intended combining this pattern with Bordhi's cedar architecture but found it too difficult to accommodate the increases in the eyelet pattern. So in the end I stuck to the usual heel flap and gusset.
I did add a few garter stitches to the heel for a bit more interest.
Now I have to pluck up the courage to measure up the next pair of feet and legs that need dancing socks. This kid is tall with BIG feet. A lot of knitting will have to take place to get the next lot done. I will have to work out some sort of reward system for myself.
8 comments:
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Those are way big socks! Great job.
Gosh, I knit socks because they're quick to knit - but not if they're that big! They're beautiful though.
They are amazing! Such a beautiful pattern.
I love patontyle sock yarn - it's such a shame it's not freely available in the UK. Those socks are gorgeous. I admire your ability to have knitted the second one, never mind knitting another pair!
The look fantastic! Very clever knitting 2 at a time... I must give it a go.
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Those look super duper comfortable!
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