My Victorian Valentine Stockings

And here it is:



This is probably the prettiest sock I've every made. I'm not usually the type of knitter to show my latest project to complete strangers, but, I must confess, a lot of people in Florida saw this sock before it showed up here!

I had every intention of having the pattern all ready to go before my husband and I left for Florida for his fifth, and hopefully final, back surgery. However, I discovered about a million errors in the pattern when I started the second sock. I was still fixing errors last night!! So, if you find something wrong, don't hesitate to let me know! It has to be the result of all the extra events that were going on last month. It's a shock to me that I was even able to get them done, let alone create the pattern for them. So if I can make them with all the stuff I had going on they must make up pretty fast!

The heart design is simple and easy to memorize. The stocking is knit toe up with a short row heel (an inserted heel works great also for all of you who enjoyed that new heel method!). The lace edging at the top is knit in short 8 row repeats and then sewn on last leaving a "hole" so that your leg fits into the sock.

I used Yarn Addict Anni's fingering (sock) weight yarn called Bambino. It is a gorgeous merino/bamboo blend yarn with just a hint of glossy shine. ***(Her web site is accessable from the side bar.)*** Go and check out all of the luscious yarns she has available!!! The double sided satin ribbon is the 5/8 inch width size.

So, the pattern will be at the Google group site in just a few minutes. Since February is a little short and this stocking is a little long I will extend the deadline to post your completed stocking to March 5th. However, March's sock pattern will still be posted March 1st and the deadline for it will be the end of the month.

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!! and Happy Knitting!!

Simply Last Minute

I'm sure I won't be the last, but close... These were my 1st toe-up socks, and I knit Magic Loop, so this pattern really challenged me. I had needles flying everywhere! LOL. At one point I had 3 circs and 2 dpns going. But I made it through to the end. Woohoo! (Just don't look too closely, I still have a bit to learn. )

I made a couple of modifications: (1) I reduced to 60 stitches rather than 64 around, since I have a narrow foot; and (2) I did 2 repeats on the leg, not because I was running out of time (which of course I was), but because I was running out of yarn. I used Knit Picks Risata.

Pic... (Don't they look nice against my paste-y white skin?)


I really love the design, especially the cuff.

Simply Love my Simply Love Socks

I finished these a few days ago, but didn't get around to taking a picture until today. This was a great pattern. It was a bit sad when I got to the final repeat of the hearts - may have to make them again. I have red yarn in my stash, but decided to do these in a purple color "Columbine" from Wildfoote yarn. They are yummy to wear and everyone loves them.
Now I just have to get better at taking pictures of socks!
- Jeannette

Newbie Cast-on February

Hi there-
I'm new here. I cast on my first sockamania socks on Saturday. I'm using KP Risata and knitting 2 at once on Magic Loop. These are my first toe-up socks. I'm enjoying the pattern. I modified slightly to remove 4 stitches since I have a narrow foot.

Here's my WIP...


Kelly
aka Coco's Knitting

Finished February

I used US size 1 (2.25 mm) needles and Meilenweit 100 Marmi for this month's socks. They came out great. I love the way that the twisted rib cuff looks, but it sure was a struggle to knit. :) Thanks for another great pattern, Anni.