I finished my version of Eunny Jang’s Stealth Argyles from Sock Knitting Master Class.
These socks were a lot of fun to knit–shadow knitting is really quite fascinating!
Here’s what I did differently from the instructions in the book:
- I used Biggan Design 4 Ply Merino First Cross yarn (100% merino) in three colors.
- I got gauge with size 2.75 mm Signature needles.
- I started the heel after Row 31 of the second repeat of the charted pattern.
- I worked Priscilla Gibson-Roberts’ yarnover short-row heel (described on page 20 and used for the Bulgarian Blooms on page 130 and Toe-Up Travelers on page 166), working the first half until there were 8 unpaired stitches in the center, instead of Eunny’s wrap-and-turn method.
- I stopped the argyle pattern when I had worked three full 56-row repeats.
- I finished with the tubular bind-off (described on page 121) instead of the decrease method (described on page 120) that Eunny used.
Unfortunately, the feet are more than an inch too long for the snug fit I like. They measure a whopping 10 3/4″ long from the back of the heel to the tip of the toe, which is appropriate for a U.S. woman’s size 10 shoe. I’ll either have to give them to someone with big feet or rip out to a shorter foot length (about 10 rounds shorter) and reknit the heels and legs. This is what I get for not trying on the socks in progress!
Why not cut enough off the toe to make it the right length and then pick up stitches and reunite the toes
Me again it’s funny how the iPad corrects me and in reading my comment I saw it said reunite the toes when I wanted it to saw reknit the toes
If you don’t feel like knitting them and are looking for a good home for the socks – I wear a size 10 women’s and would love to wear those socks.
I’ll trade you for a skein of hand dyed merino/cashmere/nylon sock yarn in the color(s) of your choice. 🙂
Maaike on Ravelry
OH MY GOSH!! I LOVE those…you’ve inspired me to bump those up on my ‘knit list’