The Great Crochet Sock Project...Continued
Posted by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten at 2/24/2011 6:55 AM 
Categories: Yarn, crochet, crochet techniques, Garments, patterns
Tags: socks sock yarn
Categories: Yarn, crochet, crochet techniques, Garments, patterns
Tags: socks sock yarn
So, I have been working on my first pair of crocheted socks and I would say so far, it has been, well, OK.
The "Easy Does It" pattern in the book Crocheted Socks: 16 Fun-To-Stitch Patterns
calls for a double crochet foundation. I have only used this method one or two times and I had great notes on how to do it, but of course, I couldn't find them. I didn't find the directions in the book very user friendly, so I headed to the 'net and my Twitter buddies and one of my Twitter followers (thanks Rebecca!) pointed me to a great set of directions on Crochet Me. After a little bit of practice, I was on my way.
The "Easy Does It" pattern in the book Crocheted Socks: 16 Fun-To-Stitch Patterns calls for a double crochet foundation. I have only used this method one or two times and I had great notes on how to do it, but of course, I couldn't find them. I didn't find the directions in the book very user friendly, so I headed to the 'net and my Twitter buddies and one of my Twitter followers (thanks Rebecca!) pointed me to a great set of directions on Crochet Me. After a little bit of practice, I was on my way.Now, in order to not loose interest, I planned ahead and purchased two skeins of yarn so I could do each step simultaneously. This way I don't complete one sock and then not want to start over again. Well, so much for best laid plans. I purchased two skeins of Red Heart Heart & Sole Yarn in razzle dazzle
when I actually wanted to skeins of Red Heart Heart & Sole Yarn-Green Envy
. Unfortunately, one of the skeins was mis-marked, I didn't realize the color names were wrong. So I had to go ahead with one sock while I get another skein in the correct color. Normally, I would be furious, however, since this is a variegated yarn and will not be connected to each other, I'm not that upset.
when I actually wanted to skeins of Red Heart Heart & Sole Yarn-Green Envy. Unfortunately, one of the skeins was mis-marked, I didn't realize the color names were wrong. So I had to go ahead with one sock while I get another skein in the correct color. Normally, I would be furious, however, since this is a variegated yarn and will not be connected to each other, I'm not that upset.So far, I think the project has gone well, other than those two small issues. Next, I will be moving on the probably the toughest parts - the heel and the gusset. Stay tuned...
You have me curious as to the feel of it. I also do two at a time, each step for both before moving on to the next. I will play with some sock yarn and see for myself, since I never seem to get up by you.
I also got a wrong dye lot and also color twice on a baby blanket, so I bought the duplicates again and since it is a double strand of yarn, I am using one of each for a real confusing, but turning out pretty "Sprinkles" blanket. Guess I was in too much of a hurry to worry about color or dye lot. LOL
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Don't you love when you try to plan in advance and purchase what you think is the right amount from one dye lot and then...well, you know how it goes.
I have to say I really like this yarn. It woks up nicely and feels pretty soft. It supposedly has Aloe infused in the yarn, but I can't imagine it stays in the yarn for long after a wash or two. But I would say, so far, so good!
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