So I did it, I made socks. I have always wanted to try to make socks but I was too unsure because I’ve heard mixed things about socks. So I found a “pattern” ok more like instructions for toe-up socks. I love the idea of toe-up socks, being able to try the sock on as you go is something that appeals to me. This was a whole bunch of firsts for me. First it was the first time I did a Turkish cast-on (love it by the way)! This may be one of my favorite cast-ons. Second it was the first time I increased with a yarn over then twisted the increase stitch. It was also my first time with short rows. Also it was my first time with Jenny’s super stretchy bind off. I’m going to explain these next.

First the Turkish cast-on; This cast on makes it possible for you to knit in the round. I love the idea of no seams on the toe of a sock. I personally don’t mind them, but when you are trying to explain to your five year old that seams are a part of a sock and have better luck explaining this concept to the dog, this is a God send. Now she is going to get a pair of seamless socks which will probably ruin her for life, but that’s ok.

Next the yarn over increase. This increase is known to leave a hole in your work. But when you knit the yarn over with your needle in the back leg instead of the front it twists your stitch and closes the gap. I love this. I have not had any luck with any other increase and not having gaps, so I was so thankful when she shared this trick.

The heel of this sock is called the fish lips kiss heel. This heel is great because you don’t have to pick up stitches, really count stitches, you just work the sock like you would the rest of the sock, only in short rows.

The heel of this sock is called the fish lips kiss heel. This heel is great because you don’t have to pick up stitches, really count stitches, you just work the sock like you would the rest of the sock, only in short rows.

The bind-off, oh the bind-off. This bind off was recommended because it’s super stretchy. Well, I don’t think it was that stretchy. I had a hard time getting the sock over my foot. This bind-off adds yarn overs, which in theory should make it super stretchy. But for some reason I have better luck with other bind-offs.

I have learned a lot with making these socks. First of measure, measure, and measure some more. I think I know where I went wrong on the socks, besides the bind-off, and that was I didn’t measure along the way. I trusted just putting it on my foot as I went, which works to a point but I think continual measuring will make them that much better.

So over all I really loved making the socks. I have just cast-on a pair for my husband for the ice fishing derby.