Unintentional Knee-Highs

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

The Zephyr Socks really turned out knee-highs! This is a great, stretchy pattern if you're looking for something that's very economical as far as yarn consumption is concerned. I was able to crank out knee-high socks of just two 50g balls. The yarn doesn't even have exceptional yardage. In fact, it has less than the wool blends I used for the previous socks. I guess cotton is heavier than wool.

I compiled a small comparison list of all the sock patterns that use the same stitch pattern (or something very similar). The sizes range from 54 to 80 stitches so you could make these for just about any size foot. Or do the smallest size in sport weight yarn -- that'd be nice, too. The list is located on the right side bar of the 2007 FO page.

I worked diligently on the Zephyrs over the weekend because I wanted to cast on another pair of lacy socks for the Sockdown: Ravelry August challenge. (Poor MacPalmikko, must be feeling neglected.) This is Minitomus, Pomatomus anklets made of sport weight yarn. I have a small leftover skein (from Rainy Day Socks) of this variegated aqua that I think will make great Poms. It's not enough for a full-size pair but worked toe-up might just make a pair of anklets. I've never done Pomatomus before but that doesn't stop me from modding it on the first go. :D Shouldn't probably say that I had to rip them back once already...

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