[FO] not so vanilla socks!
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Posted Apr 20, 2018, 11:43 AM UTC
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Looks great. Why the 1x1 rib at back of heel leading into heel pocket? Just curious.
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I don’t think it’s a rib. Judging by the name of the pattern, it’s probably a k1, slip1 heel to make a thicker fabric.
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No, it's slip-stitch. So on the wrong side I purl across, on the right side I * slip 1 purl-wise, knit 1 * across the heel. It makes the heel thicker (not overly so) and more durable.
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Love the colours! Great job :)
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Thanks! I was impressed with how to dyer manages to stripe the colours so evenly.
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Oh wow, so it's hand dyed?
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Yes! Hand-dyed self-striping yarn takes a fair bit of know-how and patience, Stray Cat Sock Yarn has some stunning colourways. And the yarn is soft but hard-wearing.
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Thank you both. My knowledge of knits is from machining (cylindrical as well as flat knit) for mass production. I appreciate the original, handmade artistry of one offs and small scale.
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I finished these a little while ago, but forgot to post them so here they are. This was my first project using indie dyed self-striping yarn and I'm in love!
Project page on Ravelry, yarn, and pattern.
##### ###### #### PROJECT: M a r c h by melliemouse
YARN: Self Striping Sock by Stray Cat Socks
PATTERN: Slip Stitch Heel Basic Socks by Wendy D. Johnson
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Oh those colors are so beautiful!!!