The Husky socks are done! My dad's birthday was yesterday, but we won't be seeing my parents until maybe next weekend or the weekend after, so it's okay that they're a little late. I think I'll probably go a little nuts when I return to sock yarn, because it won't go this quickly! Socks in DK weight = love. I really like this yarn, too. It's merino and very soft, even while knitting. I haven't washed them yet, but will give them a bath and dry before giving them to my dad. The yarn went further than I was expecting, too. 250 yards and a size ~11 men's foot, I thought I might end up with ankle socks. I'm glad I made the effort to figure out doing them toe-up, it wasn't that bad at all. And I know it'll come in very handy whenever I am doubtful about how much yarn I have for a pair of socks.
(Sorry about the cloudy-day photos, it's raining...)
UW Husky Socks
Yarn: Machine Washable Merino Wool Yarn, in Huskies, from Fancy Image Yarn
Pattern: Toe up , 2x2 rib on top of foot and around leg, short-row heel. 52 stitches around foot and cuff.
Needles: US3 (3.25 mm), with US2 used for about an inch of the ribbing at the cuff
Comments (5)
Those are so cute! You did a great job!
Posted by earthchick | February 12, 2007 4:20 AM
Posted on February 12, 2007 04:20
This is why I'm afraid to ever knit socks with yarn heavier than fingering weight -- I'm afraid I'll never go back!
They look great -- I love the idea of incorporating school colors into handknits.
Posted by Rachel | February 12, 2007 5:53 AM
Posted on February 12, 2007 05:53
I love them! And I agree - my DK weight socks are flying by!
Posted by Theresa | February 12, 2007 4:26 PM
Posted on February 12, 2007 16:26
Comfy!
Posted by Batty | February 13, 2007 7:32 AM
Posted on February 13, 2007 07:32
Your package went out today!
Posted by lisa | February 13, 2007 5:04 PM
Posted on February 13, 2007 17:04