Fretwork Pattern with Linen Stitch Sole

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Another Simulated Basket Weave

I used a pattern from "More Sensational Sock Patterns" but I have it with the same name in my Barbara Walker book.

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Fretwork Adaptation

I made an adaptation from Barbara Walker's Fretwork Pattern in "A Treasury of Knitting Patterns".  BW had  line-by-line instructions so I turned it into a chart using the software from Intwined Studio this way I could get my head around working in the round.

I was quite happy with the result although the sole stitches were of a looser gauge than the upper stitches. Next time I'll try Linen Stitch for the sole.

I use a strong 2ply thread alternating with the wool yarn for the toes and heels. This means I increase the number of stitches for the heel and heel shaping. This then allowed me to quite easily increase from 60 sts (which I had used on the foot) to 70 sts (a whole repeat) for the leg from the ankle upwards.

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Pair No 7 for 2016

I made these for a recovery buddy but I feel they might not fit her.... I'll see her soon and if they don't fit her - they will find another home. I've just done another mend of my "oldest" pair currently in use so I need another pair... but they will be slightly too big for me too!

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3 June 2016
I offered these to an older relative as a choice. The others were pretty bright so I wasn't surprised she might prefer these slightly more subtle ones.

Ugly socks usually find a good home

I made these from mostly scraps and they were intended for myself. I thought they were particularly ugly but my friend Sue said she would be happy to have them... There's always a good ending to an ugly duckling story.

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Claire's Socks

Claire has wide foot and very little ankle shape so I worked hard to make sure I knitted her ones that fitted her. She was delighted...

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Jo's Socks Mark II

Carefully weighing of the yarn meant that I did indeed have enough to make a second pair... these one actually fit her.

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