Thanks for your suggestion about Interweave Knits. I do subscribe, but now have to find an actual copy of the mag with my password . . .
Actually, I talked to my Mom and while for some reason she does seem kinda interested in toe socks, there isn't really any compelling reason (she never wears flip-flops). I'm still so new at socks I think I'll try a "regular" pair for her first. She did come with me to the Skein Lane going out of biz sale, and picked out some sock yarn she liked, and she wants low-cut. I saw some nice-looking patterns for low-cut socks on the internet just the other day -- Alison's Ankle Socks: http://alison.knitsmiths.us/pattern_alisons_ankle_socks.html. I think these would fit the bill. Also, there is an interesting YO method, instead of W&T, for short-row heels. I must try this. I have not quite finished one sock, but I can see how this can be addictive.
Alison's Ankle Socks are the most adorable that I've seen so far. If I make a pair for myself, it's got to be this one. :) Thanks for the link. I can see the YOs lending a nice feature to the heel. I would think this will make the heel fit better too.
The yarn I'm using in my new sock project is Lang Jawoll Superwash 75% wool, 18% nylon, and 7% acrylic from Yarn Market. I bought 2 skeins each of this and the red color. I forget the names of the shades I ordered. If you haven't tried it, it's a sock yarn that gives a fine gauge and it comes with a reinforcing nylon spool for the heel. It's outdoorsy coz I cannot think of wearing socks with so much synthetic content to bed for example.
I'll have to post a pic of my KnitPicks Parade sock -- I cast it off but didn't cut the yarn, since when I tried it on I realized I want the leg longer. It's also 25% synthetic, and it's sport weight rather than fingering weight (I'm gathering that most "sock" yarn is fingering weight), so it'll be kind of a heavy, sporty sock. I have more of that yarn, I bought 6 balls since they are discontinuing it, and I think it might make nice gloves, too. That would be another new learning experience, I have never made gloves, only mittens.
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That's very nice! What is the yarn?
Thanks for your suggestion about Interweave Knits. I do subscribe, but now have to find an actual copy of the mag with my password . . .
Actually, I talked to my Mom and while for some reason she does seem kinda interested in toe socks, there isn't really any compelling reason (she never wears flip-flops). I'm still so new at socks I think I'll try a "regular" pair for her first. She did come with me to the Skein Lane going out of biz sale, and picked out some sock yarn she liked, and she wants low-cut. I saw some nice-looking patterns for low-cut socks on the internet just the other day -- Alison's Ankle Socks:
http://alison.knitsmiths.us/pattern_alisons_ankle_socks.html. I think these would fit the bill. Also, there is an interesting YO method, instead of W&T, for short-row heels. I must try this. I have not quite finished one sock, but I can see how this can be addictive.
Alison's Ankle Socks are the most adorable that I've seen so far. If I make a pair for myself, it's got to be this one. :) Thanks for the link. I can see the YOs lending a nice feature to the heel. I would think this will make the heel fit better too.
The yarn I'm using in my new sock project is Lang Jawoll Superwash 75% wool, 18% nylon, and 7% acrylic from Yarn Market. I bought 2 skeins each of this and the red color. I forget the names of the shades I ordered. If you haven't tried it, it's a sock yarn that gives a fine gauge and it comes with a reinforcing nylon spool for the heel. It's outdoorsy coz I cannot think of wearing socks with so much synthetic content to bed for example.
I'll have to post a pic of my KnitPicks Parade sock -- I cast it off but didn't cut the yarn, since when I tried it on I realized I want the leg longer. It's also 25% synthetic, and it's sport weight rather than fingering weight (I'm gathering that most "sock" yarn is fingering weight), so it'll be kind of a heavy, sporty sock. I have more of that yarn, I bought 6 balls since they are discontinuing it, and I think it might make nice gloves, too. That would be another new learning experience, I have never made gloves, only mittens.
Oh, these are going to look so great - I really love the pattern, and the yarn you're using is gorgeous! Happy knitting!
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