While my stitch gauge was more or less on, there was still the problem with my skinny feet and ankles. For a demonstration, take a look at the next picture.
So... the sock you see above is no more. It is now the beginning of a simple top-down sock. Nothing fancy, just stockinette and happy-making yarn.
I just need something easy and fun to get me back on track. I'm not giving up on toe-up sock construction, but the last two patterns I've cast on had to be frogged. So... back to the tried and true. I'll be more adventurous in my next post, I promise!
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You know I never bothered to mess with gauge on socks, but I'm having a similar problem--but with the ankles being reaaaaly baggy. What gives? Is there some kind of bad sock mojo celestial event going on right now?
Pretty, pretty socks! Even if they are too big.
Sometimes it's just best to set something aside for a while. When it isn't fun, let it go. There's enough in life that has to be done whether we like it or not!
Nothing wrong with a good old top down sock.
Sorry your toe ups didn't work out!
I think that's why I love top-down construction so much; it's easy to me to make a narrow heel and ankle.
One of these days I'll try toe-up, though. Keep trying, Batty—you'll get there!
My only sock experience is with toe-up socks. I used a free pattern from knitpicks and you try them on as you go, adjusting the fit.
The socks will still be beautiful, thou :-)
Bummer. And it was looking so nice, too. Better luck next time.
Socks look great even if they don't fit just right. Good luck getting back on track with them.
There's something very daunting about a toe-up gusset. I had to quit my one attempt exactly at the point you did. I've made mostly toe-ups but only short-row or afterthought heels. Easier for me.
Hopefully this cuff down sock will get you back on track.
I knit my socks toe up but with a short row heel. There aren't any gusset increases you just knit until you are about 1.5-2 inches short of your foot measurement and start the shortrow heel. Much simpler.
Oy.
But I love the yarn.
Hehe..what Bezzie said! I'm going cuff down on a failed pair of socks now too!
Hallo Batty,
ärgerlich, dass die Toe-ups so weit geworden sind. Vielleicht klappt es beim nächsten Mal besser. Ich werde es irgendwann auch mal probieren Toe-Ups zu stricken.
Liebe Grüße
Mary
I just finish doing 2 heels for a pair of socks I knitted toe up, the heel instructions I have are so easy, I have to look for the link info on it, it might be helpful to yah!
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