Greenish Striped "Lemino" Socks

March 16, 2020

  
PROJECT DETAILS

    Status
    Finished
  
    Started
    March 6 2020
  
    Completed
    March 16 2020
  
    Pattern Name
    Greenish Striped "Lemino Socks"
  
    Designer
    Sarah Jordan
  
    Yarn
    Patons North America Kroy Socks Jacquards
    fingering // 2 skeins // Aqua jacquard
  
    Needles
    US 1.5 / 2.5 mm 
    40" Circular

NOTES

Simple, cable repeat. Easily modified for toe-up construction.

Cast On 16 stitches each needle, 32 total for the toes
R1 - knit around * R2 - R5 K1, M1R, knit to last 2 stitches, M1L, K1 each needle
R6-R19 - repeat rows 1-2, until 24 stitches each needle
Start pattern chart R20 *4" to end of foot begin increase rows (back needle only), K, M1R, knit to two stitches until the end, M1L, K, every other row until 46 stitches are on back needle
(if too soon for heel turn, knit in pattern front needle, and knit back no needle no increases)
Fleegle heel
continue to work pattern front needle, decrease back needle stitches to 24 stitches, and begin 1x1 rib for back of leg
approx. 2" from desired cuff length 1x1 rib around, 11 rows, cast off with larger 3 mm needle, and weave in ends

MODIFICATIONS

Toe-up, Two-at-a-time
1 Circular needle, 2.5 mm (US 1.5), 47"
Increased until 24 stitches on each needle, 48 stitches
Fleegle Heel
1x1 ribbing back of leg
Once I knit to a comfortable comfortable leg height, 1x1 ribbing (for 11 rows, before cast off with size 3 mm needle)
No cable needle method
Used garage sale yarn

FINAL THOUGHTS

Nice, free sock pattern.
Detailed notes can be found on my project Ravelry page: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/MendandAlter/lemino-socks

Speckled Blue "Woodland Walk" Socks

February 29, 2020

  
PROJECT DETAILS

    Status
    Finished
  
    Started
    February 2 2020
  
    Completed
    February 29 2020
  
    Pattern Name
    Speckled Blue "Woodland Walk" Socks
  
    Designer
    This Handmade Life
  
    Yarn
    Poppy Shop Yarn Sock
    fingering // 1 hank
  
    Needles
    US 1 / 2.25 mm 
    40" Circular

NOTES

Simple, lace repeat, cuff-down (top-down) sock.

Number of leaf repeats (so far): 3 leaf leg repeats; decreased 4 rows in a row at the heel immediately, and then switched to every other row; 3 leaf repeats foot; winged the toe switching between decrease rows and knit rows - sometimes doing decreases one after the other if it felt good on the foot; left 8 stitches before using Kitchener stitch to finish off the toe.

MODIFICATIONS

Two-at-a-time, 1 circular needle (47")
magic loop
2.25mm (US 1) needle

FINAL THOUGHTS

Nice, free sock pattern. Possible future modifications: (1) Will use 2.5mm needle for cast on; (2) change to toe-up sock pattern.
Detailed notes can be found on my project Ravelry page: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/MendandAlter/woodland-walk-socks

Speckled Blue, White, and Black "On the Fence" Socks

February 2, 2020

  
PROJECT DETAILS

    Status
    Finished
  
    Started
    January 25 2020
  
    Completed
    February 2 2020
  
    Pattern Name
    Speckled Blue, White, and Black "On the Fence" Socks
  
    Designer
    Anna Lange
  
    Yarn
    Barrett Wool Co. Wis. Woolen Spun // Poppy Shop Yarn Sock
    fingering // 3 colors
  
    Needles
    US 1 / 2.25 mm 
    40" Circular

NOTES

Simple, colorwork, cuff-down (top-down) sock.

MODIFICATIONS

Try 1- (56 stitches, size S, US size 7.5 foot) on 2.25 mm needles. UPDATE: produces close-fitting sock
Birch color - cuff, heel, toe
Inkwell - colorwork contrast color
Poppy Shop Yarn - main color Two-at-a-time, one circular needle, cuff down
Knit all 50 rounds for leg.
For heel; SL = purlwise
2/2/2020: For two-at-at-time, cuff-down - switched gusset decrease and toe decrease for one circular needle.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Nice, free sock pattern. Possible future modifications: (1) swap toe pattern [chart B] for under cuff pattern; (2) change to toe-up sock pattern.
Detailed notes can be found on my project ravelry page: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/MendandAlter/on-the-fence

Light Teal Sprinkle "Campfire Trail" Socks

December 1, 2019

  
PROJECT DETAILS

    Status
    Finished
  
    Started
    August 31 2019
  
    Completed
    December 1 2019
  
    Pattern Name
    Campfire Trails
  
    Designer
    Twin Stitches Designs
  
    Yarn
    Black Cat Custom Yarn Luxury Sock
    2 skeins
  
    Needles
    US 1 / 2.25 mm
    40" Circular

NOTES

I decided to knit these socks two-at-at-time toe up, even though the pattern was for cuff-down. I also made these socks over-the-knee. I made my own adjustments as I went, but I wish I had kept increases in the middle of the calf versus at each side. This caused the front pattern to shift in a way that I did not intend.

FINAL THOUGHTS

If I make these again, keep increases at the center of calf versus at each side.

Link to ravelry project page

Speckled Fade "Zilver"

November 23, 2019

  
PROJECT DETAILS

    Status
    Finished
  
    Started
    November 3 2019
  
    Completed
    November 23 2019
  
    Pattern Name
    Zilver
  
    Designer
    Lisa Mutch
  
    Yarn
    Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light
    1 full hank, 2 partial hanks
  
    Needles
    US 8 / 5.0 mm
    40" Circular

NOTES

Classic, timeless pattern. Handspun friendly.

I increased the number of times that I completed the ridge pattern to 6; ended on a ridge pattern section versus stockinette section; knit 1 round & then cast-off; blocked top of shawl and corners more aggressively.

UPDATE 10/2020: This is my most worn shawl - the softness of the yarn, paired with the pattern are unbelievable. I need to make another. Surprisingly, no pilling even though it’s super soft single ply yarn.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Definitely will make again with the same modifications above.
Good pattern for handspun yarn.

Link to ravelry project page

Speckled "Agatha Shawl"

August 30, 2019

  
PROJECT DETAILS

    Status
    Finished
  
    Started
    June 8 2019
  
    Completed
    August 30 2019
  
    Pattern Name
    Agatha Shawl
  
    Designer
    Mone Drager
  
    Yarn
    Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light
    2 skeins
  
    Needles
    US 3 / 3.25 mm
    40" Circular

NOTES

I was a little confused at first, as I thought that this was a colorwork project. Really, though, the pattern is the result of a slipped stitch pattern.

My (A) color was dark gray and my (B) color was light. I used speckled yarn which caused the pattern to look more variegated. After some doubts, I decided I liked the effect. The bind-off method was challenging at first, but I eventually knit the bind-off using the (A) color in my left hand (Continental) and with the (B) color in my right hand (English).

UPDATE 10/2020: I love the design, but I don’t wear it as frequently. I like my shawls to be longer, so that they can wrap around my neck and stay on better.

FINAL THOUGHTS

I liked the pattern, but I wish the finished shawl were longer. I would knit again, but I would keep going with repeats to extend the length.

Link to ravelry project page

Hand-dyed "Miette" Sweater

March 31, 2019

  
PROJECT DETAILS

    Status
    Finished
  
    Started
    January 2019
  
    Completed
    March 2019
  
    Pattern Name
    Miette
  
    Designer
    Andi Satterlund
  
    Yarn
    Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool
    2 skeins
  
    Needles
    US 8 and US 7
    32" Circular

NOTES

My gauge was the same as the pattern. For this project I knit the sweater using stash yarn and I experimented with a Greener Shades dye kit purchased from Paradise Fibers. I dyed the entire sweater after it was knit up. Next time I will dye the yarn first.

I really enjoyed this quick knit. The fit was perfect, except next time I would lengthen it so it is not a crop. Unfortunately, this pattern has been discontinued by the designer and it is no longer available as a download on Ravelry.

UPDATE 10/2020: This sweater is much loved and worn, but pills like crazy now.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Recommend to knit again
Handspun friendly
Lengthen the body

Link to ravelry project page