Sock backlog

I've been cleaning up the blog and keeping things neat, so I thought I should show off my socks.  I finished the Jungle Stripe ones in the beginning of July.  They're nothing fancy, but I like them.

I also started socks while in San Francisco because knitting Madli's Shawl was just too complicated for knitting on the go.  I'm using Brainy Lady's pattern but I reduced the number of stitches.  This led to a couple of problems.  I mess up the cable placement so the instep ribbing is narrower than it should be.  And, I didn't consider how the cables would make the socks narrower, so they're a bit too small.  The first sock is too short too--that's because I was anxious to get to the toe shaping. 

I haven't decided if these are going to be for me (if I make them a bit longer than I need them, maybe that'll compensate for the width) or if I'll find a narrow-footed friend with smaller feet than me to give them to. 

Comments

[Cindy D]

I like both pairs of socks. I am wondering what pattern you used for the striped socks. The top looks interesting!

[~Jo~]

Bummer, I am far from being a samll feet person! ;) I really like your jungle stripe socks though, how do you like the garter heel and toes? Is it comfortable to wear?

[alison]

Uh oh -- I hope it wasn't a problem with the pattern. (But let me know if it was.) And yeah, what's going on at the tops of the Jungle Stripes?

[Samantha]

Great socks! Too bad the red ones won't fit you; they're a great colour! :)

[Vicki]

I have trouble getting socks to be long enough also. I always get so tired of knitting on the foot I just can't wait to get to something of interest--the decreases. The socks looks great :)