So far I've been tearing through the stash at a pretty good clip. I have finished a project every other day this month! They are mostly smaller items, but it still kind of blows my mind. Most of the projects are knit, a few are crocheted, and I should be able to finish up the first weaving project of the month today. I'll easily go though a mile of yarn this month!
Ribbed Yoga SocksThere isn't a whole lot to this pattern, but if someone out there is wondering what I did, here it is! They were made for a US women's size 8 1/2 - 9, but are pictured on my size 7 1/2 feet.
Yarn: Less than 200 yards of sock yarn. (I used 170 yards.) If working two-at-a-time from the inside and outside of the ball, be sure to first cut off two lengths of yarn long enough to cast on 30 stitches after the heel opening is made.
Needles: 2.50 mm (US 1 1/2). I used two-on-two circs, but you could easily use DPNs if you prefer.
Gauge: Not too critical, as the 2x2 ribbing makes a stretchy fabric. Ensure that your fabric is not too loose (will fall off or slouch) or too tight (will not go over heel or will cut off circulation!).
Directions: Cast on 60 stitches. I like using the Estonian cast on shown in
this video with Nancy Bush. I use just the basic part, not where she doubles the yarn. To make the "pairs" start from the beginning, start with your slip knot, then "part B" as she refers to it. Then just repeat part A and part B until you have the number of stitches you need. When you start your ribbing, you will see the cast on edge "pairs" line up with your ribbing.
Work in K2, P2 (2x2) ribbing for approximately 4 1/2 inches. Bind off 30 stitches. On the remaining 30 stitches, work a RS row, a WS row, then a RS row again. Using a separate strand of yarn as your long tail, cast on 30 stitches in the same manner as you did for the initial cast on. Rejoin in the round and continue with 2x2 ribbing for another 4 1/2 inches, or length needed to leave the ball of the foot exposed. Bind off.
This pattern is intended for personal use only. Please do not sell this pattern or make items using this pattern for sale. Thanks!
My sweet Norton. (Whiskers on Wednesday post a bit late...) Didn't want to skip another week, as there are too many good shots of these guys to share. Can you believe he's fifteen years old? He hasn't been acting like it lately. Norton is very much in touch with his inner kitten.
WIP Wednesday? I still need to hem, color set, and wash the guest washcloths I wove. It is an interesting adventure switching from knitting to weaving. In knitting, usually we end up with an odd, crumpled mess until it is dressed (blocked) and the stitch pattern opens up magically. In weaving, the dressing process draws in the fabric and tightens up the weave. My first project, the Made in Texas scarf, has now shrunk to a mere 4 1/2 inches wide from what I thought was a five inch finished width. So much to learn!
The Hey Jude socks are moving along at a snail's pace -- plan to finish the first today and cast on the second. Since today will be a mellow craft & watch movies day (I was up sick most of the night), I will finish the lobsters and the Tea Ball Slippers. I think with the third attempt at the Tea Balls I'll have what I'm looking for. So far, niece #5 (8 yo) and niece #4 (12 yo) have slippers -- I've been trying for SIL #3 (US Women's size 7 1/2). I'll get the adult size yet! Also want to work on the Cloud Bolero today. The Danica Scarf and Waterfall socks are being set aside until the Ravelympics. That just leaves Heroine, Celadon Jacket, and the Mallow Moorish Mosaic Afghan. Not in too big of a rush on those. Need to get working on more Kokeshi dolls, a small RAK project, and an item for my St. Patrick's Day swap partner, not to mention some patterns that are rattling around in my head.
