I’ve completed the leg and foot of the second sock and am ready for the unusual join. The leg is worked from the top down to the ankle; the foot is worked from the toe up to the ankle.
The the stitches are joined across the instep with–those of you who dislike Kitchener stitch, rejoice–a three-needle bind-off. I was a little skeptical about the comfort of the bind-off sts across the top of the instep, but when I tried on the sock, I couldn’t detect it.
All that’s left is the heel, which is worked in a wedge on the remaining stitches (like an afterthought or peasant heel), and some sort of finish for the cuffs. Stay tuned.
Fascinating construction! I think I might use a self striping yarn but it depends on my resolve when I get to PF. 🙂 lol Love those colours!
So I assume this means that the seam for the three needle bind-off is against the skin as opposed to being a decorative accent on the outside of the sock?
Can you tell that I haven’t gotten to this sock yet?
Wow, interesting construction! And I love the way your colors are working, Ann.
Wow, interesting construction! And I love the way your colors are working, Ann.
Wow, interesting construction! And I love the way your colors are working, Ann.
Wow, interesting construction! And I love the way your colors are working, Ann.
Wow, interesting construction! And I love the way your colors are working, Ann.
Wow, interesting construction! And I love the way your colors are working, Ann.
Wow, interesting construction! And I love the way your colors are working, Ann.
So THAT’s why they are called Up-Down. Maybe you mentioned that before and I missed it? Now I understand these socks so much more.
what a unique design component!! and i love the entrelac colors!
^)^linda