The yarn is Trekking (XXL) colour 100, 75% New Wool and 25% Nylon. I like this yarn. It is softer than any Opal yarn I have used. I knit it on 2mm for ribbing and 2.25mm for rest. One long circular needle.This is my best fitting sock so far. I knit it over 80sts. I did a 40 row heel flap, picking up 21 sts either side when it came to the gusset. I also only decreased to 58 for the toe which suits my uncrushed toes better.
For added interest, I purled every 10th row to make the garter ridge.(i.e row 10, row 20, row 30 etc)
I really like this heel. Very easy to do neatly. I knit the first 4 sts on either side of flap in garter stitch. I also knit a German 'strap' heel. Now until I knit this I had assumed it was a really different heel. It isn't. It is knitted exactly the same way as a Dutch 'square' heel! Just over a different set of numbers. The result is the same in look but a better fitting heel for me.
John modelling sweater. Variation of the blue one shown on earlier date. Again the yarn is 2 x 2/15's 50% merino, 25% cashmere and 25% silk. Garter rib done using the garter carriage on a Brother 940.
Close up of neck. One of them could be neater.....
23 comments:
I love the sock! If I may ask what patter is that and how do you do a German 'strap' heel? The yarn's colorway is gorgeous as well and it seems like every garter ridge separates the different colors... :-))
And the sweater looks like commercial fashion made. Great finishing and details! :-))
HI Colin
Great Sock! I love Trekking; I knit with other sock yarns but Trekking is probably my favorite - it washes like a dream and wears like iron. Great colorways too!
You did a fabulous job on the sweater! I agree with you about finishing being as important as the knitting.
The puppies are adorable. They lined up for a nap!
Knit On
Debbie
I like your socks. I haven't used Trekking yet, but I bought some recently. They'll be the next pair I start (after I finish one of the 3 pair currently OTN). I'll try the Sherman heel on them too. Yours looked so nice I want to try it.
The puppies are adorable. I enjoy looking at the pictures you post of them.
BTW, I agree with your post and response to Sharon's comment. I take pride in what I make. My time is valuable. If I take the time to knit an item, I certainly don't want to finish it shoddily.
Please, please don't tell me that is the yarn you bought yesterday already transformed into a sock? If so you must knit like the wind LOL
Nice sweater too, and I think the neck looks fine tell John!
Colin the sock looks great. I love the garter ridge detail. I could not see the picture of John modeling his sweater. I will try later.
Colin -
The Panda Cotton would make a great slinky sweater; it has a nice stretch to it with a wonderful silkiness. There are great colors. You can see them at www.straw.com (Crystal Palace Website) the Panda Wool is not as silky and stretchy; deinitely does not feel as nice.
My DH retired a few months ago. We live in Lake Charles LA and we are moving to Houston TX. I am from there and happy to be going back. We are building a house and that is a picture of where they are getting ready to pour the cement for the slab. I promised my friends/customers here they could stay in touch with me thru building and the move via the blog. So, new pics are posted to keep them updated.
I always enjoy your posts on Socknitters and check your blog frequently. You are an excellent knitter!
Gorgeous puppies! I have a pug named Tugley - Tug for short.
Debbie
I really like your socks. The colours are beautiful, and the jumper quite fits the model !
Great socks! #100 is in my stash too. Beautiful sweater also! And of course, love those sweet puppies.
Hi Colin, You have it made, pretty sock, pretty sweater, pretty
puppies and a pretty man to top it all off :) He's very handsome
indeed.
Clarisse
Colin, Your sock looks great! I really like the heel and the garter ridges. Your puppies-all-in-a-row are SO cute!! Kate
Beautiful socks. I like the garter stitch and the cool heel. Wish I had
made my Trekking pair like yours. I'm going to give it a try, after I finish my
Lilac socks.
Lee
Colin, I love the socks and the puppies - they are gorgeous
For whatever mysterious, electronic reason, all I see on your sock and sweater post are red X boxes and no picture. Wah! I am not computer literate enough to know what is wrong...I am positive it is me.
However, if you have the time, I would love to see a picture if you would send me one.
Colin,
Wonderful job--lovely finishing work and color combo, and John is obviously
pleased with it too!:) --Pat & Paws
Your usual perfection! I noticed this one would be acceptible for my
bland color loving DH. How did john go for the blue and red stripe?
I love the colors on your new sock. And John looks great in his new sweater.
You sure do dress him well.
Colin, your work is absolutely beautiful. I love seeing the work of a perfectionist!
Trish
Absolutely gorgeous work, you are very talented. Thank you for
showing your work, and the helpful advice you give. I enjoy reading
your blog. The puppies are adorable.
I see John's sweater tonight. Very nice. He looks handsome in the hand knit.
I'm currently wearing my Trekking xxl socks in the same colorways. Soft, cushie, and a joy to wear. Love, love, love your.
Love the socks! And the jersey! And the dogs!
I love how you did that garter round every 10 rounds. Did you do it all the way around when you were on the foot part?
I have this colorway, but have not knit it up yet. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Colin - the sweater and the socks are gorgeous! You do lovely work. And John is a cutie...
Barbara in NH
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